Set in 19th century Paris, Puccini's most beloved opera follows the travails of lovers Rodolfo and Mimi as they struggle to overcome the poverty which haunts the city's streets. San Francisco Opera lights up the holiday season this year as they revive john Caird's heart-rending production, conducted by Nicola Luisotti.

Liam Scarlett's celebrated production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein returns to San Francisco in March 2025! Scarlett's work has been lauded for its psychological complexities and expressive movement in dance. His first full-length ballet, Frankenstein brings to life the troubled Dr. Frankenstein and his equally tragic Creature, exploring man's desire to create and moving away from its "horror" label.

Lindy Hume revives Mozart's sublime early work with a brand new production of the mythic tale of gods and men, with a renewed focus on the awe inspiring power nature holds over humanity. A tumultuous blend of emotion, love, sacrifice and unearthly power, Idomeneo contains some Mozart's most beautiful music. Rarely performed, this production is set to be a true gem in the opera's season!

San Francisco Ballet present a glorious adaptation of Marius Petipa's mesmerizing Raymonda, the last of the Grand 19th Century Russian Ballets. Tamara Rojo is behind a poignant update to the story, re-setting it in the Crimean War of the 1800s, with a Florence Nightingale inspired main character, the titular Raymonda. Featuring a full live orchestra, don't miss this spectacular production!

In April 2024 audiences can enjoy a highly anticipated return of two standout productions from the San Francisco Ballet's 2024 season, "Broken Wings" by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Sir Frederick Ashton's "Marguerite and Armand." Ochoa's dynamic portrayal of Frida Kahlo's life is brought to life with a wonderful original score infused with mariachi music, with movement and music intertwining to capture the essence of Kahlo's paintings.