ANASTASIA

JOURNEY TO THE PAST

Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is on a journey to San Francisco at last!

From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) with direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak.

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1 Taylor St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
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AGES

Recommended for ages 7+. No children under 5 allowed.

A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUN

Adapted by Ursula Rani Sarma
Based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini
Original music written and performed by David Coulter
Directed by Carey Perloff
A coproduction with Theatre Calgary
February 1–26
A.C.T.’s Geary Theater

Running Time: 2 hours, 35 minutes

“Brave, honorable, big-hearted . . . powerfully moving!”
The Washington Post
“Inspirational, outstanding . . . a story of hope and of life!”
The Guardian
A Thousand Splendid Suns is the epic story of three generations of Afghan women who are bound together by marriage, family, and a secret past, amid the war-torn streets of modern-day Kabul. Strong-willed Laila, unmarried and pregnant, is forced to marry her older neighbor when her family and home are torn apart. In her new home, she forges an extraordinary and unlikely friendship with Mariam, her husband’s first wife, and together the two women find the hope and strength to raise a new generation. Based on the best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini that sold over seven million copies and featuring live music from composer and saw player David Coulter (Kronos Quartet; The Black Rider), this stunning world premiere is not to be missed.
This production depicts violence and mature themes, and utilizes theatrical smoke.

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To reserve tickets for groups of 15 or more, please contact Cheyenne Postell at cpostell@act-sf.org or 415.439.2388.

Click here for information on A.C.T.’s rush program.

Dogfight A Musical Love Story, September 26 to November 7 2015 at SFPlayhouse

Dogfight

A Musical Love Story

Book by Peter Duchan, Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Directed by Bill English

Music Direction by Ben Prince

“Dogfight is superbly crafted, gratifyingly intelligent, richly observant, and immensely enjoyable. This is musical theater at its finest.”

- Backstage

“The most enjoyable, moving and stimulating new musical in ages!”

- The Independent (UK)

Eddie and Rose: What happens when trouble meets tender? Three young marines are going to war. But before they go they’ve got one last night. One night to party and play, to tease and taunt. Eddie takes on a cruel bet with his buddies, and Rose is his victim. But she’s more than he bargained for. What’s Eddie going to do when Rose rewrites the rules and his last night turns into a lesson on the power of compassion? Read the Press Release

San Francisco Playhouse’s production of Dogfight is made possible by Executive Producer Robert Hulteng, Producers Cynnie Anderson & Jerry Rampelberg, and Associate Producers Jim & Sandy Robbins.

Phantom of the Opera at Orpheum Theatre August 19 - October 4, 2015

Tue, Wed, & Thu evening performances
Mezzanine seats start at $60
Orchestra seats start at $80


$40 RUSH TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PHANTOM!
 
A limited number of $40 Limited View Orchestra rush tickets will be available beginning 2 hours prior to curtain at the SHN Orpheum Theatre Box Office. Tickets are subject to availability. Cash only. 2 per person. Rush tickets are void if resold.

 

THE SPECTACULAR NEW PRODUCTION

Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will come to San Francisco as part of a brand new North American production. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before.” This PHANTOM features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and a new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score - with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour. 

For more on THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, check out SHN Magazine.

SHN Orpheum Theatre 
1192 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102 
Seating Chart 

Plan Your Visit! 

Dates:  
August 19 - October 4, 2015 

Running Time:  
2 hours and 27 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission. 

Age Recommendation:  
Appropriate for ages 6 and up. No children under 5 allowed. 

More Ticket Info for PHANTOM 
  
For Groups 15+, Click Here 
 

One Night Only with the Cast of the BOOK of MORMON - May 1i, 2015

Sing Off Live Tour at Warfield Theatre

The Sing Off Live Tour

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• Date Thu, March 27, 2014
• Time8:00 PMDoors7:00 PM
• Ticket Prices* $29.50 - $52.50
• Ages

IDEATION at SF PlayHouse

A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILL RIDE... NOTHING SHORT OF MIND-BLOWING" - Stark Insider

PLAY DETAILSPHOTOSCAST & CREWREVIEWSVIDEOS

Ideation

By Aaron Loeb

Directed by Josh Costello

Aaron Loeb brings a dark comic edge to this psychological suspense thriller, in which group of corporate consultants work together on a mysterious and ethically ambiguous project. As the lines between right and wrong are blurred, these characters must navigate the cognitive dissonances and moral dilemmas to decide for themselves if everything is as it really seems.

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Devilishly funny and demonically dark … Loeb’s hilarity makes us, as the title suggests, think.San Francisco Chronicle

The must-see play of the fall!Chad Jones, Theaterdogs

Superb! [Ideation] is nothing short of mind-blowing stuff.Stark Insider

PIPPIN at Golden Gate Theatre "Sept 23 - Oct 19, 2014"

 

WINNER OF 4 TONYS INCLUDING BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL

Everything has its season... and this season, PIPPIN comes to the SHN Golden Gate Theatre! With a beloved score by Tony Award® nominee STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (GODSPELL, WICKED) that includes the favorites "Magic to Do," "Glory" and "Corner of the Sky," PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? Direct from Broadway, PIPPIN is directed by DIANE PAULUS, director of the 2009 and 2012 Tony Award winners for Best Musical Revival (HAIR and THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS). This captivating production features sizzling choreography in the style of BOB FOSSE and breathtaking acrobatics by LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA MAIN, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation TRACES. Join us... for a magical, unforgettable new PIPPIN. For more information about PIPPIN, visit: www.pippinthemusical.com Be wary of buying tickets from any third party website. SHN has no way of validating, or replacing tickets that have been purchased through any website other than shnsf.com. We cannot seat or refund you for an invalidated ticket. If you have any questions, please call 1-888-746-1799 before purchasing.

 

The Orphan of Zao June 4-29 2014 at ACT Theatre

 

Running time:2 hours and 25 minutes with a 15 minute intermission
"Haunting . . . [a] drama hewn out of a myth that speaks across the centuries" —The Guardian
"An emotionally piercing marvel" —The Times of London
The season expands to global dimensions with The Orphan of Zhao, James Fenton's beautiful reinvention of a classic Chinese legend that has its roots back in the fourth century BCE. The inimitable stage and film star BD Wong (M. Butterfly, Law & Order: Special Victim Unit) will make his A.C.T. debut in this luminous production. In the aftermath of a violent coup, an epic story of self-sacrifice and revenge plays out as a young orphan discovers the shattering truth behind his origins. Often described as the Chinese Hamlet, this gripping tale was the first Chinese play to be translated in the West and has inspired countless operas, plays, and movies.

ONCE at Curran Theatre "June 17 to Julay 13 2014"

HIS MUSIC NEEDED ONE THING. HER.

Winner of 8 2012 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights... but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams... not living in fear... and the power of music to connect all of us. For more information, please visit www.OnceMusical.com.

JERUSALEM at SF Play house "January 1 to March 8 2014"

 

 

 

 

Jerusalem

Written by Jez Butterworth
Directed by Bill English
Everyone wants Johnny. His son wants to go to the county fair. His mates want his stash and his booze. County officials want him evicted. Whatever happened to the simple life in the country? Come find out in this hit Tony and Olivier winning play!
After opening at London’s Royal Court Theater in 2009, the San Francisco Playhouse production of Jerusalem will be a West Coast premiere!

Performances Start: Jan 21, 2014
Press Opening: Jan 25, 2014
Closes: Mar 8, 2014
Run time: 3 Hours (with two ten-minute intermissions)
Show Times: Tuesday – Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm & 8pm, Select Sundays at 2pm.
Tickets: $20 – $100
Order Online or call (415) 677-9596
Box office Hours: Tues-Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

MAMA MIA at Orpheum Theatre "March 28 - April 6, 2014"

 

Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!

Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives!

For more information, visit www.mamma-mia.com


Be wary of buying tickets from any third party website. SHN has no way of validating, or replacing tickets that have been purchased through any website other than shnsf.com. We cannot seat or refund you for an invalidated ticket.

If you have any questions, please call 1-888-746-1799 before purchasing.

 

CIRQUE DREAMS at Curran Theatre

Experience gingerbread men flipping mid-air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen intricately balancing, icemen sculpting, penguins spinning, puppets dancing and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment in Cirque Dreams: Holidaze. This visual marvel of a show features an original music score (and some seasonal favorites), more than 30 international artists in beautiful costumes and marvelous settings filled with colossal candy canes, gigantic gifts, and 30-foot-tall towering soldiers. This touring show, which "dazzled" at The Kennedy Center, according to The Washington Post, brings the magic of the holidays to life before your eyes with so much energy that the New York Daily News says it "could end our dependence on oil."

STORE FRONT CHURCH at SF Play House

 

Storefront Church

Written by John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Joy Carlin
It’s almost Christmas, and Tony, Oscar and Pulitzer winner, John Patrick Shanley (Doubt) transports us to a wintery Bronx, where gluttonous bankers devour giant gingerbread houses, a disillusioned preacher rediscovers his faith, and a modern day Scrooge is redeemed. Read the Press Release

Smuin Ballet's XXtremes Explores Desire, Loss and Paradox Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (3301 Lyon StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123)

A heart-rending debut, a crowd-pleasing favorite and an iconic work are the highlights of Smuin Ballet's XXtremes Fall Program. For the first time ever in Northern California, the company will perform Jiri Kylian's acclaimed Return to a Strange Land, set to music by Czech composer Leos Janacek. Composed in a time of deep grief, Return expresses the journey from loss to hope with rare elegance and astonishing form. Brought back by popular demand, the company will also dance Dear Miss Cline, a buoyant and colorful romp through the music of Patsy Cline. Choreographed by the company's own Amy Seiwert, the piece features 10 Nashville tunes, including the immortal "Walkin' After Midnight." Finally, Smuin Ballet will pay tribute to its late, great founder Michael Smuin by performing his Carmina Burana. Set to the pulse-thumping cantata by Carl Orff, the choreography of Carmina Burana exemplifies the rhythm, speed and syncopation for which Smuin Ballet is beloved

Peter and the Starcatcher at Curran Theatre Nov 5 - Dec 1, 2013

 

THE GROWNUP'S PREQUEL TO PETER PAN

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, the most magical evening of madcap fun, is now on tour! Hailed by The New York Times as "The most exhilarating storytelling on Broadway in decades," this musical play takes a hilarious romp through the Neverland you never knew. The winner of 5 Tony Awards®, this swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan will have you hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight. PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is the innovative and imaginative musical play based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. A company of a dozen actors play more than a hundred unforgettable characters, all on a journey to answer the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? This epic origin story of popular culture’s most enduring and beloved character proves that your imagination is the most captivating place in the world. For more information, please visit www.PeterandtheStarcatcher.com

Porgy and Bess at Golden Gate Theatre. November 10 - December 8 2013

THE GERSHWIN MASTERPIECE

See what Time Magazine exclaims is, “A don’t miss theatre event! The #1 Broadway musical of the year.” Winner of the 2012 TONY AWARD® FOR BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is hitting the road with award-winning members of the Broadway cast in this stunning and stirring new staging. Accompanied by a lush 23-piece orchestra, this re-envisioned Broadway production includes such legendary songs as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.” The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is set in Charleston’s fabled Catfish Row, where the beautiful Bess struggles to break free from her scandalous past, and the only one who can rescue her is the courageous Porgy. Threatened by her formidable former lover Crown, and the seductive enticements of the colorful troublemaker Sporting Life, Porgy and Bess’ relationship evolves into a deep romance that triumphs as one of theater’s most exhilarating love stories. For more information, please visit www.PorgyandBessTheMusical.com

Wizard of OZ at Orpheum Theatre October 16-27 2013

WE'RE OFF TO SEE...

The most magical adventure of them all. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.

Stephen King's Bloody Classic Comes Back to Life in Carrie the Musical

 

The blood will flow once again during Carrie the Musical, a staged retelling of Stephen King's best-selling novel. A legendary flop on Broadway when it was produced in 1988, the show was rebuilt from the ground up by the show's original authors for a hit off-Broadway production, and now makes its West Coast premiere. You know the story: Outcast Carrie White is bullied by the popular kids and tormented by her overprotective mother, only to discover she has an inner power that has the potential to change everything. Experience this powerful work in a surprisingly effective new way with this evocative musical production that features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic 1976 film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment) and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose).

PRISCILLA at "ORPHEUM THEATRE"

This OUTRAGEOUSLY fun show tells the uplifting story of a trio of friends, on a road trip of a lifetime, who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed.

An international hit with over 500 dazzling, 2011 Tony® Award-winning costumes, Priscilla Queen of the Desert features a hit parade of dance-floor favorites including “It's Raining Men,” “Finally” and “I Will Survive.” The Hollywood Reporter calls PRISCILLA “funny and fabulous! Joyous entertainment with eye-popping visuals and unexpected heart!”

For more information, visit www.priscillaontour.com.