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War Memorial Opera House

301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
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The War Memorial Opera House was built and opened in 1932, providing a home for the San Francisco Ballet from its earliest days and was at the time, t... Read more
Year opened: 1932
Capacity: 3346
San Francisco Ballet: Frankenstein at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Ballet: Frankenstein

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.

San Francisco Opera: La Boheme at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Opera: La Boheme

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.

San Francisco Ballet - The Nutcracker at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Ballet - The Nutcracker

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.

San Francisco Opera - Carmen at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Opera - Carmen

Untameable and driven by passion, Carmen scorches every heart in her path in Georges Bizet's explosive opera, returning to San Francisco Opera in a new production this season.One of the world's most famous divas, Carmen scandalized audiences on its premiere with its break from convention as the unrepentant seductress pits lover against admirer, enjoying the attentions her good looks attract. By turns comedic and dramatic, it whirls with the emotion of Bizet's score, reaching a stormy finale as our heroine meets her fate. Fantastic for fans of strong women who are unafraid of breaking the rules, Carmen is an instantly captivating and utterly memorial experience!

San Francisco Ballet - Manon at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Ballet - Manon

As part of its new season, the San Francisco Ballet is set to perform Sir Kenneth MacMillan's three-act masterpiece, Manon, this January. Led by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, Manon is a part of an exciting new program staging works that are rarely seen in the United States. The striking ballet performed by the groundbreaking company is an essential viewing this season, so don't delay!

San Francisco Ballet - Cool Britannia at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Ballet - Cool Britannia

San Francisco Ballet celebrates the best of British choreography in the show Cool Britannia. Showcasing three excellent works by three visionaries from the other side of the pond in Christopher Wheeldon, Wayne McGregor and Akram Khan, it's a true testament to Britain's richness of creativity in the medium!

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