Opera San José is thrilled to present the long-awaited Bay Area premiere of Mexican composer Daniel Catan’s masterpiece Florencia en el Amazonas, OSJ’s first Spanish-language work.
Crystal Manich, after her celebrated West Side Story production. returns as director.
Set on a steamboat voyaging down the enchanted Amazon rainforest, the glamorous Florencia and the other passengers go on a life-changing adventure. Charged with the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the opera blurs the boundaries of the real and the fantastic to explore and reveal longing, grief and love. Music Director Joseph Marcheso conducts.
Performances:
- Sat., April 20, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., April 21, 2024 @ 2pm
- Fri., April 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., April 28, 2024 @ 2pm
- Fri., May 3, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., May 5, 2024 @ 2pm
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Symphony San Jose pays tribute to the great Italian opera composer on the 100th anniversary of his death. Carlos Vieu returns in this retrospective that will feature operatic highlights from Giacomo Puccini’s early, middle and late career masterpieces.
Two of opera’s leading soloists, Jenny Schuler and Ben Gulley, along with the Symphony San Jose Chorale, perform some of Puccini’s most memorable arias, duets and choruses, including “The Humming Chorus”, “O mio bambino caro” and “Nessun Dorma”.
Program:
Selections from Manon Lescaut, La Fanciulla del West, La Bohème, Madame Butterfly, Turandot and more.
Performances:
- Sat., May 11, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., May 12, 2024 @ 2:30pm
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The Dwight Clark Legacy Series features lively conversations with current and former 49ers greats that leave fans on the edge of their seats.
The presentation of the Dwight Clark Award will honor the current 49ers player who best exemplifies Dwight’s spirit of teamwork and camaraderie. Linebacker Fred Warner earned the award in 2023.
NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and Laura Britt host the event. All proceeds benefit The Golden Heart Fund, which supports former 49ers players facing a range of challenges in their lives after football.
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Sofia Niño de Rivera is a Mexican stand-up comedian and actress.
She was Mexico City’s 2016 Woman of the Year, as named by Chilango, and has been called a “a leading exponent of stand-up comedy in Mexico and Latin America as a whole.”
Tickets are on sale as of December 8.
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Bored Teachers presents the 2024 “We Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Comedy Tour, featuring the funniest teacher-comedians in the world!
Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they’re all joining comic forces on the stage to bring you a night of laughter you do not want to miss….
So put that red pen down, pause that Netflix series you’ve been bingeing, throw on your comfiest teacher tee, call your teacher besties, and come burn off some of that stress this school year has been dumping all over you!
Tickets are on sale as of November 10.
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From Symphony San Jose: “You’ve heard of the three ‘B’s (Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms). Well, how about the three ‘M’s: Arturo Márquez, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Gustav Mahler!”
The Symphony’s 2023–2024 season comes to a rousing conclusion with the help of international conducting sensation Tatsuya Shimono and San Jose’s own Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, Jon Nakamatsu.
Program:
- Arturo Márquez: Danzón No. 2
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21
- Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 (Titan)
Performances:
- Sat., June 1, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., June 2, 2024 @ 2:30pm
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Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer and host of Somebody Feed Phil, as well as a New York Times Best Selling author.
Somebody Feed Phil – one of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows – has garnered a cult-like following. March of 2024 marks the release of its seventh season. This Emmy-nominated unscripted documentary series, which combines his love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor, has become must-see TV for foodies, restaurateurs, travelers and armchair enthusiasts all over the world. Rosenthal won a 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Award for Best Travel/Adventure Show on behalf of the series, and he also garnered a 2022 James Beard Award nomination for Visual Media—Long Form.
Following a resounding call from fans, Rosenthal created a companion book, Somebody Feed Phil the Book, which was released in the U.S. in 2022 via Simon Element (an imprint of Simon & Schuster). It immediately landed on the New York Times Best Seller list, which then led to a UK release in January 2023 and a multi-country tour selling out venues across the globe. During this time, Rosenthal had the chance to connect face-to-face with his fans — sharing insights into the ultimate collection of must-have recipes, never-before-heard stories, behind-the-scenes photos and more from the first four seasons of the beloved series.
Phil Rosenthal has one rule about food: try everything at least once, which led him to create a new children’s book with his daughter Lily called Just Try It (A Phil and Lil Book). The hilarious picture book is geared towards young children and is about a food-loving dad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new.
He has expanded his love of humor, food and human connection by launching his first podcast, Naked Lunch in 2022. Co-hosted with his friend and longtime Rolling Stone journalist David Wild, each episode of this weekly talk-show podcast features a special, world-renowned guest to discuss what’s going on in their lives – “an informal meeting of wits, minds and hearts” – while eating lunch from some of Phil’s favorite local LA eateries.
Rosenthal’s early writing credits include the comedy series Down the Shore and Coach. In 1995, Rosenthal created the hit CBS comedy Everybody Loves Raymond, which premiered the following year. He served as the showrunner and executive producer for all nine years of the show’s very successful run. During its original run, the show was nominated for over 70 Emmy Awards, and won 15 awards, including two for Best Comedy Series. Rosenthal won the 2002 Writers Guild Award for Excellence in Television Writing for his Italy script.
After the series wrapped, Rosenthal penned a book on the art of comedy and the making of a sitcom classic, You’re Lucky You’re Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom. He co-wrote America: A Tribute to Heroes, the 9/11 telethon which aired on the four main broadcast networks in September 2001, for which he won a Peabody Award and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing.
He then went on to write, direct and star in his first feature film for Sony Pictures. Exporting Raymond, the true story about the attempt to turn Everybody Loves Raymond into a Russian sitcom, was met with critical acclaim upon its release in 2010. In 2015, Rosenthal embarked on a new journey by creating his first travel food series, I’ll Have What Phil’s Having. This PBS documentary series received two Taste Awards and won the 2016 James Beard Award for Best Television Program on Location.
In 2020, Rosenthal launched “Somebody Feed the People”, an initiative of the Rosenthal Family Foundation that supports organizations making an impact and building community through food. This inclusive and non-partisan initiative partners with organizations across the U.S. that address food access and insecurity, support chefs and restaurant workers, create employment pathways, and strengthen the health of our food systems. More information can be found at PhilRosenthalWorld.com.
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Kathy Griffin is a two-time Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian, television star, best-selling author and advocate known for her biting satire and fearless comedy. The legendary performer holds the Guinness Book of World Records award for writing and starring in an unprecedented 20 televised stand-up specials.
Kathy is perhaps best known for her hit Bravo series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, which aired for 6 years and won 2 Emmys. Kathy starred on NBC’s Suddenly Susan and guest starred on Seinfeld, Law & Order: SVU, Glee, You and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
She has lent her unique voice to animated characters in Shrek Forever After, The Simpsons, American Dad, Futurama and Dilbert. Kathy co-produced and co-hosted CNN’s New Year’s Eve special with Anderson Cooper for 10 years.
Kathy’s memoir, Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin, debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Her second book, Kathy Griffin’s Celebrity Run-Ins: My A-Z Index, was also a New York Times Bestseller.
Kathy is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, women, other disenfranchised groups, and is a cancer survivor herself.
Tickets are on sale as of November 17.
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Matt Fraser, a top psychic medium featured on the E! Entertainment television show Meet the Frasers, comes to the California Theatre with an up-close-and-personal evening with live audience readings. Matt’s sold-out live events, television appearances and spiritual teachings have allowed him to bring healing, hope and laughter to a global audience of fans and followers from all around the world.
From heartfelt emotional readings to stunning revelations, Matt Fraser has audiences on the edge of their seats with his outrageous personality and unique approach to mediumship. His readings lead guests through a rollercoaster of emotions from laughing to crying, turning skeptics into believers with stunning details. His dynamic readings frequently include names, dates, and locations he couldn’t possibly know, only adding to his long-established reputation.
Matt’s uncanny abilities and extreme accuracy have allowed him to reach millions worldwide, from A-list celebrities and influencers to people all over the world looking to get in touch with those they have lost.
The New York Times bestselling author of We Never Die and a psychic phenomenon, Matt has caught the attention of major media outlets across the nation including USA Today, People, CBS Radio and countless others. He has also been a sought-after guest on popular television shows such as The Real Housewives, Botched, The Kelly Clarkson Show and many more.
Tickets are on sale as of March 29.
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NAFA Marathi Film Festival is the first Marathi International Film Festival taking place in San Jose, CA to celebrate Marathi Cinema in collaboration with Maharashtra Government’s PIFF festival.
NAFA Festival will be attended by Dr. Jabbar Patel, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Dileep Prabhavalkar, Umesh Kulkarni, Mrinal Kulkarni, Subodh Bhave, Sachin & Supriya Pilgaonkar, Ashok and Nivedita Saraf, Guru Thakur, Prasad Oak and Mahesh Manjrekar.
NAFA Marathi FilmFestival 2024 features:
- PIFF Winner Movie of Sant Tukaram Best Film Awardee
- Yesteryear classic movie
- 4 world premieres of Marathi movies
- 6 short films
- 3 panel discussions
- 6 master classes (workshops)
- 6 meet-and-chat sessions with celebrities
- 14 celebrities
- Red carpet
- Gala dinner with celebrities
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Nathuram Godse is the man who killed Monhandas Karamchand Gandhi. This drama is based on the confession given by him in the court.
This critically acclaimed show has made its mark in various ways in India and abroad since last 20 years. It is a power-packed drama with enactment by Sharad Ponkshe, Jayant Ghate, Radhika Deshpande and a large ensemble.
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This fairy tale follows handsome young prince Tamino and silly bird-catcher Papageno on their quest to storm the castle and free the clever princess Pamina.
With their magical musical instruments, these two new friends face a vengeful Queen of the Night, sorcerers and serpents… trouble and trials that test their loyalty, love and persistence.
Alma Deutscher, composer and conductor of OSJ’s recent hit production of Cinderella returns to conduct this enchanting family-friendly opera full of iconic melodies. Brad Dalton will direct.
Performances:
- Sat., September 14, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., September 15, 2024 @ 2pm
- Fri., September 20, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., September 22, 2024 @ 2pm
- Fri., September 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., September 29, 2024 @ 2pm
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Symphony San Jose’s new season kicks off with a journey back to the Roaring ’20s. Walk the red carpet, pop the champagne, and discover why classical music was at the center of the Jazz Age.
The centerpiece of this concert is George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue – which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2024. At the keys is Jon Nakamatsu – known as San Jose’s favorite hometown pianist – who will also perform Aaron Copland’s jazzy, blues-inspired Piano Concerto.
The concert opens and closes with two of the most famous pieces in the orchestral repertoire: Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Maurice Ravel’s Bolero.
Program:
- George Gershwin: An American in Paris
- Aaron Copland: Piano Concerto
- George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
- Maurice Ravel: Bolero
Performances:
- Sat., October 5, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., October 6, 2024 @ 2:30pm
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Just in time for Halloween, Symphony San Jose and Symphony San Jose Chorale conjure up some of classical music’s scariest hits.
This thrilling and bone-chilling concert experience is perfect for the entire family. So, whether you bring your your flesh-in-blood, your broom-mate, your boo, or just come on your own, Symphonic Spooktacular is guaranteed to raise your spirits.
Program:
- J.S. Bach: Toccata & Fugue in D minor
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre
- Modest Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
- John Williams: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Franz Schubert: Die Erlkönig
- Bernard Herrmann: Psycho
- Edvard Grieg: In the Hall of the Mountain King
Performances:
- Sat., October 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., October 27, 2024 @ 2:30pm
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La Bohème returns to Opera San José in an exuberant production set in Paris during Christmastime following the Great War.
In this tantalizing tale of young artists living on the edge, poet Rodolfo is implored by Mimi, his alluring and delicate neighbor, to help light her last candle. Immediately infatuated, they embark on a dizzying and ultimately tragic relationship.
From bustling cafés and raucous parties to spirited debates, the pair, along with their band of idealist friends, chase happiness against impossible odds.
OSJ’s Stage Director in Residence Michelle Ainna Cuizon makes her mainstage debut helming this masterpiece. OSJ Music Director Joseph Marcheso will conduct.
Performances:
- Sat., November 16, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., November 17, 2024 @ 2pm
- Fri., November 22, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., November 24, 2024 @ 2pm
- Sat., November 30, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., December 1, 2024 @ 2pm
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Celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at the majestic California Theatre with Symphony San Jose, Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabile Youth Singers, New Ballet and special guests!
Rejoice in holiday classics including carols, audience sing-alongs, and the ever-popular “12 Days of Silicon Valley”. Include friends and family and make this experience an unforgettable part of your holiday season.
Program:
- J.S. Bach: Jauchzet, frohlocket (from Christmas Oratorio)
- M.Torme/R. Wells: The Christmas Song
- G.F. Handel: See, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes!
- Alan Silvestri: Polar Express Suite
- G.F. Handel: That Trumpet Shall Sound (from The Messiah)
- Albert Hague: You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
- Traditional: 12 Days of Silicon Valley
Performances:
- Sat., December 7, 2024 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., December 8, 2024 @ 2:30pm
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Complete your family’s holiday traditions with The San Jose Nutcracker. This unique take on the classic tale of Clara and the Nutcracker is set against the backdrop of 1905 San Jose, including its famous electric tower.
Featuring a company of swirling snowflakes and waltzing flowers, this annual favorite celebrates the heritage that has made Santa Clara Valley the center of innovation it is today.
Symphony San Jose is proud to join New Ballet for the first time to bring Tchaikovsky’s immortal score to life.
Performances:
- Sat., December 14, 2024 @ 2pm, 7pm
- Sun., December 15, 2024 @ 2pm
- Fri., December 20, 2024 @ 7pm
- Sat., December 21, 2024 @ 2pm, 7pm
- Sun., December 22, 2024 @ 7pm
- Mon., December 23, 2024 @ 2pm
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With music as enchanting and lavishly colorful as the title character, The Firebird is the perfect way to celebrate the new year. This suite comes from the 1910 ballet that launched Stravinsky’s international career.
Opening the program is Sibelius’ most-famous composition, Finlandia, evoking the struggles of his native homeland with equal parts ominousness, pride and festivity. Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn is one of the famed Romantic composer’s most popular works. Argentinian conductor Carlos Vieu brings Sonia Possetti’s spirited Bullanguera from his homeland to complete this program.
Program:
- Jean Sibelius: Finlandia
- Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn
- Sonia Possetti: Bullanguera
- Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite
Performances:
- Sat., January 25, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., January 26, 2025 @ 2:30pm
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This all-new production of Bartók’s haunting Bluebeard’s Castle will have audiences on the edge of their seats.
Directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey and conducted by OSJ Music Director Joseph Marcheso, this powerful one-act opera, presented in English, follows Judith as she abandons a peaceful existence to marry the mysterious Duke Bluebeard. Unlocking rooms in her eerie new home, she discovers her new husband’s dark past, delving into the frightening corners of his troubled imagination.
Soprano Maria Natale, who recently captivated audiences as Tosca, and as The Countess in The Marriage of Figaro, returns to OSJ as Judith.
Performances:
- Sat., February 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., February 16, 2025 @ 2pm
- Fri., February 21, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., February 23, 2025 @ 2pm
- Fri., February 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., March 2, 2025 @ 2pm
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“March comes in like a lion”, and this tour-de-force program proves it.
One of Beethoven’s most celebrated works, and the composer’s personal favorite of his compositions, the Eroica symphony explores what it means to be human. Richard Strauss’ tone poem depicts the dying thoughts of an artist as he recounts the various stages of his life, all while awaiting the ultimate transformation.
Plus, this concert features the first Symphony San Jose performance of a work by Arvo Pärt, the most performed contemporary composer in the world (beating out John Williams, John Adams, Thomas Adès and Philip Glass).
Program:
- Arvo Pärt: Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
- Richard Strauss: Death and Transfiguration
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)
Performances:
- Sat., March 8, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., March 9, 2025 @ 2:30pm
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A film’s score conveys mood, pace, and tension. It sets the scene and is one of the most critical aspects of storytelling on screen.
Since 1939, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been awarding the Oscar for Best Score.
Join Symphony San Jose in celebrating films and film composers who took home the coveted trophy for capturing the perfect emotion that brought the film to life.
Program:
- Erich Korngold: The Adventures of Robin Hood
- Maurice Jarre: Lawrence of Arabia
- Henry Mancini: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- John Barry: Dances with Wolves
- Malcolm Arnold: The Bridge on the River Kwai
- John Williams: Schindler’s List
- James Horner: Titanic
Performances:
- Sat., March 29, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., March 30, 2025 @ 2:30pm
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Opera San José presents the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta’s Zorro.
The famed masked vigilante comes alive in this swashbuckling opera filled with romance, humor and suspense. Set in the early 1800s in el pueblo de Los Angeles, still a colony of Spain, this thrilling new work follows the adventures of the Spanish nobleman who hides his true identity behind a black mask to become Zorro, the dashing defender of the poor and enslaved.
With a lush score influenced by mariachi, flamenco and corrido music, Zorro features dashing sword fights and passionate romance as the hero battles tyranny and corruption while defending California’s disenfranchised and indigenous peoples.
Latino stage director David Radamés Toro makes his OSJ debut.
Performances:
- Sat., April 19, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., April 20, 2025 @ 2pm
- Fri., April 25, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., April 27, 2025 @ 2pm
- Fri., May 2, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., May 4, 2025 @ 2pm
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Take the ultimate trip through our solar system and experience the Symphony like never before! Don’t miss this breathtaking multimedia event featuring Gustav Holst’s epic celestial masterpiece with awe-inspiring NASA images and footage projected onto a giant screen.
This space odyssey begins with Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst and concludes with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final symphony, nicknamed “Jupiter” and long considered by critics to be among the greatest symphonies in classical music.
Program:
- Jessie Montgomery: Starburst
- W.A. Mozart: Symphony No. 41 (Jupiter)
- Gustav Holst: The Planets
Performances:
- Sat., May 10, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., May 11, 2025 @ 2:30pm
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Grab your passport and join the Symphony San Jose season’s grand finale in Spain. Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, his best-known work, cemented his reputation as one of Spain’s most significant composers.
This musical excursion will also view the Iberian Peninsula through the lens of two visiting composers, Ravel (France) and Rimsky-Korsakov (Russia), and hear how each portrayed Spanish music through their distinct writing styles.
Program:
- Gabriela Lena Frank: Escaramuza
- Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
- Maurice Ravel: Rapsodie Espangole
- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnole
Performances:
- Sat., June 7, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- Sun., June 8, 2025 @ 2:30pm
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