San Jose Center for the Performing Arts facts for kids
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| Address | 255 Almaden Blvd. San Jose, California United States |
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| Coordinates | 37°19′47.92″N 121°53′31.75″W / 37.3299778°N 121.8921528°W |
| Public transit |  Convention Center |
| Owner | City of San Jose |
| Operator | Team San Jose |
| Type | Performing arts center |
| Capacity | 2,677 |
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| Opened | 1972 |
| Architect | Taliesin Associated Architects |
| Builder | Barnhart Construction Company |
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| San Jose Dance Theatre Broadway San Jose |
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The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts is a large theater located in Downtown San Jose, California. It first opened its doors in 1972. Today, it is a main stage for the San Jose Dance Theatre and Broadway San Jose. This means you can watch amazing dance shows and popular musicals here.
History of the Center
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The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts opened in 1972. The main architect was William Wesley Peters from Taliesin Associated Architects. The Barnhart Construction Company built the theater.
A few months after it opened, a part of the movable ceiling in the auditorium fell. This happened in 1972. Luckily, no one was hurt, even though 100 seats were crushed. The theater closed for repairs and reopened safely in 1973.
For 34 years, from 1975 to 2008, the theater was home to the American Musical Theatre of San Jose. This group was also known as the San Jose Civic Light Opera.
Inside the Theater
The main part of the center is its large auditorium. It has 2,677 seats in total. These seats are split into two main areas: 1,921 seats are on the main floor (called the orchestra), and 756 seats are on the balcony above.
The center also has two smaller rooms for special events. The Private Ridder Lounge can hold up to 150 people. The Private President's Club is a bit smaller, with space for about 50 people.
Past Performances and Events
Many different shows and events have taken place at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Here are a few examples:
- FanFan - Road To Happiness World Tour - This concert happened on January 28, 2018.
- Joker Xue - Skyscraper World Tour - Another concert, held on November 9, 2018.
- Paris By Night - Several shows from this popular music series, including numbers 67, 71, 75, and 79.
- Cupertino Union School District - Middle School Graduations - Graduations for local middle schools took place here on June 5, 2025.
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