Holidays 2022: Why New Ballet's ‘Nutcracker' in San Jose is a family affair
For violinist Chinh Le and his children, performing in 'The Nutcracker' is a family tradition. Tchaikovsky's 1892 ballet — a perennial holiday favo...
For violinist Chinh Le and his children, performing in 'The Nutcracker' is a family tradition. Tchaikovsky's 1892 ballet — a perennial holiday favorite — is always a special event for the San Jose family. And the New Ballet dance company's production of 'The San Jose Nutcracker' this year marks a Le milestone. When this uniquely South Bay 'Nutcracker' opens Dec. 16 at the California Theatre, Le and all three children will be performing: Chinh Le in his customary spot in the orchestra's violin section, and the younger Les taking up roles onstage.