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Acclaimed dance duo and brothers Maks & Val Chmerkovskiy have announced their third nationwide tour, Maks & Val Live: Motion Pictures Tour, featuring special guests, spouses and celebrated dancers Jenna Johnson and Peta Murgtroyd.
Take a trip through the most memorable movie moments through the eyes of Maks and Val. The foursome will reimagine some of your favorite dancing movie scenes as well as bring motion to iconic scenes where there was none before.
Experience a dance-driven narrative woven together by the movies that have moved us all.
Public onsale: Fri Oct 9 10am
Famed vocal superstars IL Divo (Spain’s Carlos Marin, America’s David Miller, France’s Sebastien Izambard, and Switzerland’s Urs Buhler) announce their U.S. leg of the “For Once In My Life Tour.” It will feature a dynamic live show filled with performances from their new album as well as hits from Il Divo’s vast catalog of songs and incredible stage production.
The tour supports their 10th studio album, For Once In My Life: A Celebration Of Motown (Decca Gold). IL Divo’s celebratory collection of Motown classics include their distinctive take on chart topping songs such as “I’ll Be There” (The Jackson 5), “For Once In My Life” (Stevie Wonder), and “Say You, Say Me” (Lionel Richie). Additionally, the quartet introduce brand new collaborations with superstar group Boyz II Men (“I’ll Make Love To You”), the legendary Smokey Robinson (“The Tracks Of My Tears”) and the peerless vocals of singer/songwriter Marvin Gaye (“Aint No Mountain High Enough”). The 10-track album truly showcases the quartet’s incredible vocal talents as they pay tribute to the legendary artists and label that has been a part of the musical fabric of America and the world for over 60 years.
This event is subject to existing State of California, County, and City Health Mandates regarding venue capacity and safety protocols for implementing safety in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This Vietnamese concert celebrates parents. It features singers from the Thuy Nga production.
Googoosh is an Iranian singer and actress.
She is known for her contributions to Iranian pop music, but also starred in a variety of movies. She achieved the pinnacle of her fame and success towards the end of the 1970s.
Her overall impact and contributions to Persian pop-music earned her the title of the most iconic female pop-singer from Iran. She has recorded songs in Persian, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Arabic, English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Lead singer of Journey Arnel Pineda shares the live concert stage with Filipino rock star Bamboo for the first time in the U.S.
Billed aptly as “First Light”, the concert promises the best of pop and rock music, featuring two of the best, world-class Filipino artists.
Doors open at 7pm.
Join Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán for an evening of over three hours of of authentic Mariachi music in San Jose!
This concert features the legendary 14-member Mexican folk ensemble of mariachi music — Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán (founded in 1897 by Gaspar Vargas), who will be performing their all-time classic hits.
Joining Mariachi Vargas will be Edith Márquez, accompanied by Mariachi Los Reyes.
Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.
It has won Tony, Grammy and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Notes:
- Masks are required for entry.
- Everyone must have a ticket.
- No one under the age of 5 will be admitted.
- Recommended for ages 10 and up.
- Doors open 1 hour prior to each performance.
- Running time is 2 hours and 35 minutes (including intermission).
- A strict limit of 9 total tickets will be enforced for the entire run of this production. If you exceed 9 tickets for the entire run of this production, a portion or all of your tickets may be canceled without notice.
Performances:
- Tues., October 12, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Weds., October 13, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Thurs., October 14, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Fri., October 15, 2021 @ 8pm
- Sat., October 16, [email protected] 2pm, 8pm
- Sun., October 17, 2021 @ 1pm, 7pm
- Weds., October 20, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Thurs., October 21, 2021 @ 8pm
- Fri., October 22, 2021 @ 8pm
- Sat., October 23, [email protected] 2pm, 8pm
- Sun., October 24, 2021 @ 1pm
- Tues., October 26, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Weds., October 27, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Thurs., October 28, 2021 @ 2pm, 8pm
- Fri., October 29, 2021 @ 8pm
- Sat., October 30, [email protected] 2pm, 8pm
- Sun., October 31, 2021 @ 1pm
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.
Tonight’s Shows: 7pm & 10pm
A Grammy-nominated comedian, Bill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation, achieving success in TV and film as well as on stage.
Bill sells out theaters internationally, and his Monday Morning Podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts.
Bill made his debut as host of Saturday Night Live on October 10, 2020. He stars opposite Pete Davidson and Marisa Tomei in the Judd Apatow film The King of Staten Island, and he stars as Mayfeld in The Mandalorian on Disney+.
His animated Netflix series F Is For Family stars Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long and Sam Rockwell in the cast and has its fifth and final season in 2021.
In September 2019, he released his sixth hour-long comedy special, Bill Burr: Paper Tiger. It was nominated for a Grammy Award, was recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall and is streaming on Netflix.
Bill was seen in the Hugh Jackman film The Front Runner; the Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell film, Daddy’s Home; he co-stars opposite Kevin Costner in the indie film, Black or White; was seen in the Paul Feig film The Heat, alongside Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, and in the Al Pacino and Christopher Walken film Stand Up Guys. Bill received raves for his recurring role as “Kuby” on the hit AMC show Breaking Bad.
Performances:
- Sat., November 6, 2021 @ 7pm, 10pm
- Sun., November 7, 2021 @ 7pm
A Grammy-nominated comedian, Bill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation, achieving success in TV and film as well as on stage.
Bill sells out theaters internationally, and his Monday Morning Podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts.
Bill made his debut as host of Saturday Night Live on October 10, 2020. He stars opposite Pete Davidson and Marisa Tomei in the Judd Apatow film The King of Staten Island, and he stars as Mayfeld in The Mandalorian on Disney+.
His animated Netflix series F Is For Family stars Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long and Sam Rockwell in the cast and has its fifth and final season in 2021.
In September 2019, he released his sixth hour-long comedy special, Bill Burr: Paper Tiger. It was nominated for a Grammy Award, was recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall and is streaming on Netflix.
Bill was seen in the Hugh Jackman film The Front Runner; the Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell film, Daddy’s Home; he co-stars opposite Kevin Costner in the indie film, Black or White; was seen in the Paul Feig film The Heat, alongside Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, and in the Al Pacino and Christopher Walken film Stand Up Guys. Bill received raves for his recurring role as “Kuby” on the hit AMC show Breaking Bad.
Performances:
- Sat., November 6, 2021 @ 7pm, 10pm
- Sun., November 7, 2021 @ 7pm
Join best-selling author and NPR contributor David Sedaris for an evening featuring all-new stories, an audience Q&A, and a book signing.
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.
David Sedaris returns to the road following the release of his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious collection, Calypso. Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. Make no mistake: these stories are very, very funny — it’s a book that can make you laugh ’til you snort, the way only family can.
Sedaris’s powers of observation have never been sharper, and his ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled.
Advisory: Due to some mature material, parental guidance is suggested.
Ticketing Note: This event was originally scheduled for May 7, 2020. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Gilberto Santa Rosa, also known as “El Caballero de la Salsa”, is a Puerto Rican bandleader and singer of salsa and bolero.
He is a six-time Grammy Award winner, and he has sold over 3 million records in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Note: This concert, originally scheduled for May 8, 2020, has been rescheduled for Friday, November 12, 2021. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Nota: Este concierto, originalmente programado para el 8 de mayo de 2020, ha sido reprogramado para el viernes 12 de noviembre de 2021. Las entradas compradas anteriormente serán aceptadas para la nueva fecha.
Nasrollah Moein, more commonly known as Moein, is an Iranian singer. Moein was born in Najafabad, a city in Isfahan Province of Iran.
He began his artistic career as a radio singer and released several albums before Yeki Ra Doost Midaram in 1986, which was his first album to be widely noticed in Iran.
Alton Brown is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. Audiences can expect more cooking, more comedy, more music and more potentially dangerous “science stuff”.
Prepare for an evening unlike any other and if Brown calls for volunteers… think twice.
Advisory: Recommended for ages 8+
Expected running time: 2 hours (including intermission)
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“You can’t stop the beat!” Hairspray, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon that inspired the blockbuster film and the live television event, is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?
Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the ’60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” “It Takes Two,” and incorporating “Ladies Choice” from the musical film adaption, Hairspray is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (- The New York Times).
This all-new touring production will reunite Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell to bring Hairsprayto a new generation of theater audiences. Don’t miss this “exhilaratingly funny and warm-hearted musical comedy” (- The New Yorker).
Performances:
November 23-28, 2021
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.
Audiences across San Jose will be swept up in the magic of the season as San Jose Dance Theatre returns to the stage this December with the 56th annual classic Christmas favorite, The Nutcracker, performing at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.
SJDT will entertain communities across the San Francisco Bay Area with this magical Christmas story.
Doors are scheduled to open 45 minutes prior to each performance.
VIP Experience (All $95 seats include the VIP Experience)
Don’t just see The Nutcracker, experience it! See more than just the performance with the Nutcracker VIP Package! In addition to the best seats in the house, take a behind-the-scenes tour of The Nutcracker and see the magic of the production up close. Meet and greet the cast at the exclusive Candy Kingdom party held in the Ridder Lounge while filling up on delicious holiday treats and drinks.
Note: Looking for a shorter production of The 56th Nutcracker for young children? Click here!
Performances:
- Fri., December 10, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Sat., December 11, 2021 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun., December 12, 2021 @ 2pm
- Fri., December 17, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Sat., December 18, 2021 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun., December 19, 2021 @ 2pm
San Jose Dance Theatre, for the first time, will perform a special abbreviated production of The Nutcracker.
Designed for young children, enjoy excerpts of the production at the Center for the Performing Arts in downtown San Jose.
One show only! (Approximate length: 55 min)
In this production, you will see:
– A shortened Party Scene that will include all of the characters.
– Full Battle Scene
– Snow Scene with Snow Queen and Cavalier dancing throughout the scene
– The Opening of Act
– “Chocolate”
– “Tea”
– “Ribbon Candy”
– “Marzipan”
– “Sugar Plum Fairy” solo variation
– “Finale”
Note: Can’t make this performance or want to see the complete show? Click here!
The world’s greatest entertainers unite for a spell-binding and incredible holiday production — a magical Cirque Christmas!
Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live. Get into the spirit of the season with this merry treat that’s perfect for the entire family.
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
(Season ticket packages are on sale now.)
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.
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The Simon and Garfunkel Story returns to the stage after a sold-out worldwide tour and their latest blockbuster tour of North America where they received standing ovations everywhere.
Using state-of-the-art video projection, photos and original film footage, the show also features a full live band performing all of their hits, including “Mrs. Robinson” (featured in the 1967 film The Graduate), “Cecilia”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Homeward Bound” and many more.
With more than 100 million album sales since 1965, Simon & Garfunkel’s perfect harmonies and songs that poignantly captured the times made them one of the most successful folk-rock duos of all time. Over the years, they won 10 Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. In 1977, their Bridge Over Troubled Water album was nominated at the 1977 Brit Awards for Best International Album.
In 2003, Simon and Garfunkel were awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the following year saw their “The Sound of Silence” awarded a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tells the story of Willy Wonka, world-famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, who has just made an astonishing announcement. His marvelous — and mysterious — factory is opening its gates… to a lucky few.
That includes young Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs sweetening. He and four other golden ticket winners embark on a mesmerizing, life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination.
Get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!
The hit Broadway musical features songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination”, “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket”, alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.
Performances:
January 18-23, 2022
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
(Season tickets are on sale now.)
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.
| RIVERDANCE (January 1-3, 2021) has been RESCHEDULED to February 25-27, 2022, in support of the well-being of the theatre-going public as well as those who work on the production. |
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Riverdance has enthralled and enchanted over 25 million people around the world. With the show entering its 25th year, producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have made some changes….
With fully re-designed lighting, projection and scenery, audiences who have seen the show before will be astonished that something so familiar can be so different. New audiences will witness a vintage show in a state-of-the-art presentation.
In addition, composer Bill Whelan returns to the recording studio to re-record the show’s iconic music with cutting-edge studio equipment and contemporary musicians, many of whom are current members of the Riverdance band.
This exciting 25th anniversary production premieres in North America in 2020. It’s still Riverdance, but not as you have ever seen or heard it before.
Performances:
February 25 – 27, 2022
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.
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For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Rent has inspired people to choose love over fear and to live without regret. Its immeasurable emotional impact has forever changed the world of musical theatre.
Rent follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. This powerfully resonant phenomenon has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone, a rite of passage and a source of joy and strength for millions. The extraordinary Rent fan community spans every continent and every generation – including many born over a decade after the show opened on Broadway.
Whether you’ve never seen Rent or have completely lost count, you can’t miss it this time around – the 25th Anniversary “Farewell Season of Love” is your final chance to experience this illustrious touring production.
Performances:
April 8-10, 2022
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.
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It’s “far and away the funniest musical of the season” (-Daily News). It’s “the most uproarious new show in years” (-Hollywood Reporter). It’s “the best comedy on Broadway” (-Forbes). No matter how you say it, Tootsie is a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theatre, based on the Oscar-nominated film.
Featuring a Tony-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is a “hilarious, thoroughly modern Tootsie” (-People Magazine) that’s “even funnier than the movie!” (-New York Post).
“In these turbulent times, with the world out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll,” says Rolling Stone. “Tootsie is it.”
Performances:
April 19-24, 2022
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.
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A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have….
Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.
Dear Evan Hansen has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere. This includes The Washington Post, which said that it is “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” The New York Times called it “a beautiful musical for anyone with a beating heart.” And NBC Nightly News declared the musical “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.”
Dear Evan Hansen features a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).
Performances:
June 8 – 19, 2022
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.
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Please Note: This event was rescheduled from June 16-21, 2020. If you bought tickets for those dates, they will be valid for the new dates, on the same day of the week and in the same locations as your existing tickets. For more information, please click here.
This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony Award nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony Award-winning director Christopher Ashley.
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
“It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” – Newsweek
Performances:
July 12 – 17, 2022
This production is presented by Broadway San Jose.
NOTE: Tickets purchased from any individual, company or website other than the authorized sources of TSJ Ticketing/San Jose Theaters, Ticketmaster or Broadway San Jose are purchased at your own risk and may be fraudulent, counterfeit or invalid for admission to the performance. San Jose Theaters assumes no liability for these tickets and cannot resolve any disputes involving their use. Tickets may not be resold on theater premises, including the courtyard of the Center for the Performing Arts.