WHAT’S COMING UP
SJSU Theatre presents
Company
Join the party and step into Company — the groundbreaking, hilarious, and heartfelt musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth.
Follow Bobbie and a colorful cast of New York friends through iconic numbers like “Being Alive” and “The Ladies Who Lunch” as they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and the search for meaning in the modern world.
Fresh, funny, and profoundly human, this vibrant production is a must-see for theatre lovers, Sondheim fans, and anyone trying to figure life out — one birthday at a time.
Bring your friends — and your existential questions — and toast to the beautiful contradictions of being alive. This programming is made possible thanks to the College of Humanities and the Arts’ Artist Excellence Programming Grant.
Hammer presents
Merry-Achi Christmas 2025
Hammer Presents Merry-Achi Christmas 2025!
Led by the incomparable José Hernández, Mariachi Sol de Mexico® returns to the Hammer Theatre Center for a festive musical tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions. Experience a multicultural celebration as the ensemble sings and plays holiday favorites from both Mexico and America in a vibrant performance you won’t want to miss.
Both performances will feature LSM (Lengua de Señas Mexicana) available to patrons who use Mexican Sign Language.
Hammer presents
Cool Yule 2025
Bay Area music lovers can chill out this holiday season with San José State University Jazz Orchestra’s Cool Yule, a lively concert of holiday classics with a jazzy swing at the Hammer Theatre Center. Directed by Dr. Aaron Lington, this annual tradition features top SJSU music majors performing yuletide favorites with a cool twist. The San José Mercury News praises Dr. Lington’s playing as “revelatory…he obviously relishes the beautiful, blustery bark of his instrument…”
Select students are given an opportunity to perform traditional and contemporary repertoire from an array of composers spanning over 50 years of jazz history.
Share the Gift of Joy this season! As a special thank-you, friends who contribute $100 or more before November 21 will receive two tickets to Cool Yule and exclusive access to the VIP Pre-Show Reception. [Donate Here →]
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Thank you for embracing our programming and sharing your love of live performances with those closest to you.
MISSION:
A distinctive, high-quality, San Jose State University-operated performance venue in the heart of downtown San Jose; presenting work by and representative of San Jose State University and serving the community through high-quality programming expressive of the unique characteristics and diverse cultures that comprise the greater Silicon Valley.
