A charmingly funny adaptation of Dickens' festive classic A Christmas Carol, comes to the American Conservatory Theatre! In this witty reimagining, the tale takes place in a play-within-a-play, with a theater troupe in a small town preparing for their own festive production of the story. But with differing ideas on how best to tackle such an undertaking, replete with choreographic mishaps and failing props, will the aspirations of the troupe result in a successful show?

San Francisco Ballet's sparkling production of Nutcracker has introduced audiences of all ages to the magnificent world of ballet. This holiday season, experience the beauty and athleticism of SF Ballet's international cast of world-class dancers in Nutcracker, a San Francisco tradition since 1944. Accompanied by a sensational live orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's timeless score.

Sara Bareilles' and Jessie Nelson's sweet treat of a show becomes the first musical of the San Francisco Playhouse's 2024/25 season in this all-new production directed by Susi Damilano, with music direction from Dave Dobrusky. Based on Adrienne Shelly's hit 2007 independent film, Waitress is the perfectly pitched tale of Jenna, who pours her emotions into her wonderful baked creations as a form of escape from her loveless marriage and small-town strife. Uplifting and warm, join Jenna as a local baking contest leads to unexpected connections in this story of heart and courage.

The extremely talented dancers of Ukraine's Grand Kyiv Ballet are back on the stage in North America, performing Tchaikovsky's must-see holiday classic The Nutcracker! Originally written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Tchaikovsky's masterpiece score to the world-famous ballet received its debut over 130 years ago, in 1892. A truly timeless work, an evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Celebrate the coming of Christmas with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus! Come and hear the chorus singing your favorite holiday hits, helping you to see in the season with warmth, merriment and festive cheer! It's a delightful show suitable for all ages, full of beloved Christmas classics and cherished nostalgic seasonal singalongs and carols.

It's time for a swashbuckling trip to Neverland via San Francisco, with this all-new pantomime production of Peter Pan! Join Peter Pan and Wendy as they challenge the nefarious Captain Hook for freedom of Neverland, joined by the pirates, mermaids and of course the Lost Boys, in a special adaptation in pantomime style! A British Christmas tradition for many centuries and still as popular as ever today, pantomime performances are outlandish, comical parody versions of popular fairytales, with a large helping of audience participation (make sure you loudly boo the villains!), musical numbers and, many children's favorite part, flying candy!