This would be our first opera experience and our first time at the opera house. A cornerstone of san francisco s historic civic center, the war memorial opera house is a cultural landmark, having opened its doors in 1932. By order of san francisco mayor london breed, all public events at the san francisco war memorial and performing arts center are being canceled from saturday, march 7, through sunday, may 3, to prevent the spread of covid19 that is subject to change. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national holiday tradition. Perfect for weddings, galas, corporate parties and pre and postperformance events, this is san francisco s premier choice for events of all sizes. Events seating chart for san francisco, california. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more. The nutcracker is the best introduction to ballet and while the bay area is replete with various interpretations, the san francisco ballets production has ravished san francisco audiences for years. Insiders guide to the san francisco ballets nutcracker. San francisco war memorial opera house tickets san. War memorial opera house, section dress circle, row h, seat. We came to the north box expecting a reasonablypriced, delicious dinner, close to davies but were terribly disappointed. San francisco ballet nutcracker, sunday, december 16, 2018. Passport performances are a great option for childrenthe first 500 children ages 12 and under who come into the opera house are handed a plush toy.
Our nutcracker family guide includes activity pages and materials for guided discussions that challenge. All levels of the opera house are raked meaning they slope upward from the stage. In repertory ballet, there is always an element of reinvention, but there is also a filmed performance to draw upon during the rehearsal process. War memorial opera house 301 van ness avenue san francisco, ca 94102. What are the best seats in the war memorial opera house in. The last time i went to the nutcracker at the san francisco ballet, i was 9 years old, wearing a taffeta dress to a matinee and holding the gloved hand of my grandmother.
San francisco ballet nutcracker war memorial opera house 301 van ness avenue, civic center ticket price. Persons with wheelchairs may enter and exit the opera house through the front doors van ness avenue, taxi ramp grove street, and carriage entrance north side. San francisco ballet nutcracker san francisco ballet nutcracker. Ruben martin cintas as drosselmeyer and student dancers appear in san francisco ballets nutcracker at the war memorial opera house on. A variety of breathtaking historic venues in the opera house, davies symphony hall and the veterans building perfectly complement patina caterings unrivaled cuisine and impeccable service. Six steps to a dreamy nutcracker with kids with insider tips. Also, those rear rows of orchestra are underneath the box level so you dont get the full high ceilinged effect of the house. Home to the san francisco ballet and san francisco opera, this stately buildings 3,126seat auditorium is available for special presentations, lectures and concerts. Prelude at the opera house lower level san francisco. With stunning sets and costumes including an oversized nutcracker a fullydecorated opera house facade, snowflake light shows, and an.
The work, which premiered at the san francisco war memorial opera house in 1994, is set to sergei prokofievs iconic 1935 score of the same title. See more ideas about nutcracker costumes, night gown and ballet shows. The san francisco ballet company was the first to perform the nutcracker in the us. We reserved fabulous seats in the premium dress circle at a special group. Sf opera will present a shortened spring instead of summer season in the opera house from april 27 to may 16, 2021. Today, the opera house retains its old world charm and glamour. Hosting the san francisco opera since its opening night back in 1932, the san francisco war memorial opera house has been a crucial pillar of the san francisco war memorial performing arts center since its creation. Call 4158652000 for more information and to purchase accessible seating. Best christmas theater performances in the sf bay area.
Sunday, december 15, 2019 at war memorial opera house, san francisco, ca. This august and beautiful building, with its doric columns, has also been a part of history. Collaboratively designed by architects and acousticians, this modern but warm home to the san francisco symphony. One hour prior to curtain, the characters are also available for photo oppsso dress the family in. San francisco ballet announces 2020 repertory season. Book now at north box restaurant in san francisco, ca.
Annual holiday event san francisco ballet nutcracker. Stars elizabeth powell clara, davit karapetyan nutcracker prince, damian smith uncle drosselmeyer, david arce mouse king. San francisco san francisco ballets nutcracker treat the kids to a magical family performance of the san francisco ballets nutcracker, set right in the city by the bay. This august and beautiful building, with its doric columns, has also been a part of history, serving as the meeting place for the. Some operagoers prefer suits and gowns, others jeans. It is home to the san francisco opera and san francisco ballet. Hundreds of little girls donning party dresses, tutus and patent leather shoes descended upon the war memorial opera house thursday night to see young clara make her way through a magical world of mice and soliders, arabians and russians, spaniards and chinese, in the san francisco ballets opening night of tchaikovskys nutcracker. What are the pros and cons of the various seating areas. Check out these helpful tips to enjoy all that the ballet and the opera house have to. Six steps to a dreamy nutcracker with kids with insider. Nov 03, 2011 vanessa zahorian talks about her experiences performing san francisco ballets nutcracker at the war memorial opera house. We attended the san francisco ballet nutcracker last weekend at this war memorial opera house. Nov 17, 2008 what are the best seats in the war memorial opera house in s. San francisco s beautiful beaux arts war memorial opera house has been the home of both the san francisco opera and the san francisco ballet since it opened in 1932.
Eventbrite northern california chapter of columbia alumni association presents celebrate the holidays at the nutcracker ballet 2019. After opening its doors to audiences on october 15, 1932, the exquisite opera house has been home to san francisco ballet since its earliest days. Nutcracker profits from new sugarhigh pacing sfgate. All nutcracker ballet in san francisco performances are at the war memorial opera house in the civic center district. Liz mangelsdorf the chronicle mandatory credit for photog and sf chronicle mags out less 46fb03. It has been the home of the san francisco opera since opening night in 1932 it was the historic groundbreaking site for the. As a courtesy to artists and patrons, latecomers will not be seated until the first intermission but are invited to the north dress circle lounge to view a livestream of the performance. Jan 14, 2019 aaron robison right during a dress rehearsal of arthur pitas salome at the opera house in 2017. Dec 11, 2019 9 of 30 children emerge from under mother gooses dress in the san francisco ballets nutcracker on dec. The san francisco ballet gala draws the citys social crowd and dance enthusiasts alike to city hall and the war memorial opera house for the companys 86th repertory season opening tonight. The ellie caulkins opera house, known simply as the ellie, is a worldclass hall designed in the lyric style with acoustical excellence, stateoftheart technical support, and clean sight lines seating capacity. San francisco war memorial opera house san francisco war memorial opera house tickets hosting the san francisco opera since its opening night back in 1932, the san francisco war memorial opera house has been a crucial pillar of the san francisco war memorial performing arts center since its creation. Visiting us for the first time san francisco opera.
Hear what she has to say about your favorite dancers and companies. Sabrina werby talks with santa will wood on her way to dinner. The war memorial opera house is owned and operated by the city and county of san francisco. At the time of its construction, the stage complex was the largest and most technologically sophisticated in the united. Sf ballets nutcracker a dazzling tradition the san. What are the best seats in the war memorial opera house in s. The full 202021 opera season will be announced on january 22. See more ideas about vintage nutcrackers, san francisco ballet, sf museums. War memorial opera house, section dress circle, row h. Leap into the 2019 san francisco ballet season datebook. The seats on the two balconies grand tier, dress circle, and the balconies are.
The nutcracker san francisco production is returning to war memorial opera house this holiday season, and this website can help you find amazing tickets for any performance. San francisco opera is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. I wouldnt mind paying extra for the orchestragrand tier if the experience is far better. War memorial opera house 301 van ness ave san francisco, ca. On christmas eve, 1944, the war memorial opera house lights dimmed and audiences witnessed san francisco ballet give.
For more info on the current sf ballet schedule, see the san francisco ballets website. Nutcracker war memorial opera house seat recommendations. Youll have an opportunity to take photos with costumed characters, and youll receive a special keepsake passport. Select the nutcracker or repertory season seating chart from the options to the left. Seating view photos from seats at war memorial opera house, section dress circle.
Performed 2007 by the san francisco ballet at the san francisco war memorial opera house. Dress rehearsal for the san francisco ballets nutcracker at the war memorial opera house. The nutcracker san francisco ballet war memorial opera. Here is a seating map of the war memorial opera house. Sf ballets nutcracker glitters with timeless charm. I am somewhat confused as to whether i should get the grand tier, dress circle or the orchestra tickets.
The war memorial opera house is an opera house in san francisco, california, located on the western side of van ness avenue across from the west siderear facade of the san francisco city hall it is part of the san francisco war memorial and performing arts center. An instant sensation, the ballet launched a national holiday. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. We are thrilled to have you join us at the historic war memorial opera house. Jan 17, 2019 at the time, it was the san francisco opera ballet, a division of the s. War memorial opera house civic center san francisco, ca. With a world premiere, there is no record of any kind. The opera house has accessible seating on the orchestra and dress circle levels. The harvard, university of chicago and columbia alumni clubs again celebrate a gala performance of san francisco ballets nutcracker this holiday season. The sf ballet is the oldest ballet company in the united states. You arrive to see the opera house beautifully decorated, the dancing sublime, and a.
Considering how old this place is, it is kept up and held up very well. Its located right across from sf city hall, so you have plenty of options to get here from all over town. Celebrate the holidays at the nutcracker ballet 2019. Dec 11, 2010 with the annual opening of the san francisco ballets nutcracker on thursday evening at the war memorial opera house, we are witnessing the yearly reawakening of americas single enduring.
This holiday season, join us as the lights dim, the music soars, snowflakes swirl, flowers dance, and a little girl dreams about a whole new world in a nutcracker that is as unique as it is. San francisco war memorial war memorial opera house. Vanessa zahorian talks about her experiences performing san francisco ballets nutcracker at the war memorial opera house. Patrons who leave their seats during the performance will not be permitted to reenter the auditorium while the. The grand main lobby is spectacular, with its ornate decorations and 28foot. Passion pink, dazzling details light up at sf ballets 86th. Nov 23, 2019 envision the perfect nutcracker experience with childrena crisp december afternoon of festive fun and togetherness. San franciscos beautiful beaux arts war memorial opera house has. That said, the rake in the upper levels is greater steeper than orchestra. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
The company is currently based in the war memorial opera house, san francisco, under the direction of helgi tomasson. The ellie caulkins opera house denver center for the. San francisco ballet nutcracker vip box experience. Best seats at the war memorial opera house for opera. The best way to get to the war memorial opera house is by public transit. It premiered at the war memorial opera house on christmas eve, 1944. We had opera season tickets on center aisle in the dress circle towards the back. Avoid the lines during intermission at the war memorial opera house by. F i want to get the cheapest seats possible while still having a good viewtime for a showing of the nutcracker. Your tickets will be at the box office as willcall with this deal, which means theyll assign your seats when you pick them up so 45 minutes. Sep 19, 2019 on christmas eve, 1944, the audience at san francisco s war memorial opera house experienced the american premiere of nutcracker.
Ballet acceleratorwar memorial opera house, san francisco, ca. At the time of its construction, the stage complex was the largest and most technologically sophisticated in the united statesand its acoustics among the best in the world. San francisco ballet was the first professional ballet company in the united states. San francisco ballet is a ballet company, founded in 1933 as the san francisco opera ballet under the leadership of ballet master adolph bolm. Prelude at the opera house lower level san francisco, ca. With many renovations since its original opening in 1908, the ellie invites top artists, performers and ensembles from.
Sfopera visiting us for the first time san francisco opera. In the beginning, the san francisco ballet trained dancers to perform in opera. The ballet became its own entity in 1942, two years after staging americas first fulllength swan lake and two years before premiering the countrys first fulllength nutcracker under the leadership of brothers willam, lew and harold christensen. Seating view photo of war memorial opera house, section dress circle, row h, seat 114 the nutcracker, san francisco ballet, shared anonymously. Considering cost, what gives you the best seat for your money. Dec, 2008 the san francisco ballet held a dress rehearsal for its 2008 production of the christmas classic nutcracker at the war memorial opera house in san francisco on december 11, 2008. All performances begin promptly at their scheduled times. You arrive to see the opera house beautifully decorated, the dancing sublime, and a ballet thats both charming and heartwarming.