Merola Grand Finale
San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the world’s most prestigious opera training programs, will close its 2026 Summer Festival with the annual Merola...
War Memorial Opera House
301 Van Ness Ave.San Francisco, CA 94102
Upcoming Shows
Simon Boccanegra
Giuseppe Verdi's Simon Boccanegra opens San Francisco Opera's 2026–27 season, conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim in a production by Claus Guth. The cast...
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns to San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House on September 28, 2026, following a sold-out engagement at the Golden Gate...
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scottish-born composer Thea Musgrave's 1977 English-language opera receives its mainstage premiere at San Francisco Opera, having first been presented by Company affiliate Spring Opera Theater...
Manon
Jules Massenet's tragic romance is conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim in a production by Vincent Boussard. Soprano Amina Edris and tenor Pene Pati...
Strauss in Concert
Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in an all-Richard Strauss program. Soprano Adela Zaharia appears as soloist for the evening...
The Marriage of Figaro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro is presented in Michael Cavanagh's production, directed by Shawna Lucey, with Sebastian Weigle making his Company debut on...
Das Rheingold
Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold, the first part of the four-opera cycle The Ring of the Nibelung, is presented in Francesca Zambello's acclaimed production. The Summer...
Pride Concert
San Francisco Opera celebrates LGBTQIA+ community and artistry with its third annual Pride Concert. The event is part of the Company's Summer 2027 season....
Tosca
Giacomo Puccini's Tosca, historically one of San Francisco Opera's artistic cornerstones, returns for Summer 2027. Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen sings the title role for the first...
Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage
What did our critic think of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage?…
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Korsa Musical Theater
Set during a Broadway audition, A Chorus Line strips away elaborate scenery and spectacle, allowing the performers—and their stories—to take center stage.…
Review: JAMES BOND FOREVER (SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY) at Davies Symphony Hall
What happens when over 60 years of cinematic espionage is celebrated through the power of a live orchestra? The San Francisco Symphony's James Bond Forever concert reminds us that some of the most iconic moments in film history begin not with dialogue, but with a song. …
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Strikes A Resonant, Political Chord at Broadway San Jose
The hills are indeed alive with The Sound of Music as the national touring production played to an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at Broadway San Jose on opening night. Boasting a stellar cast and rich production values, the show tells the real-life story of Maria (the marvelous Cayleigh Capaldi), a s…
Review: HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse
What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?…
Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER & KELLI O'HARA at San Francisco Symphony
An Evening with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara at the San Francisco Symphony is exactly the kind of event that reminds you why live performance is so magical. Inspired by the legendary 1962 television special featuring Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews, the evening celebrates not only two extraordin…
Review: HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
What happens when a musical you’ve seen time and time again suddenly feels brand new?…
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre
Disney's Beauty and the Beast wows San Francisco at the Orpheum Theatre with stunning design and Kyra Belle Johnson's standout Belle. Read our review!…
Review: WRECKAGE - A MUSICAL TRAGICOMEDY at San Francisco Mime Troupe
Could it possibly be that events have finally confirmed just what the San Francisco Mime Troupe has been howling at the wind for 67 years! The troupe whose shows have been called whacko, conspiratorial, commie and alarmist now find themselves leading the pack when it comes to shining a bright light …
Review: Festival Napa Valley Perfectly Blends Music, Cuisine, and the Best of Wine Country
As Festival Napa Valley celebrates its 20th Anniversary Summer Season, running July 4–19, the opening weekend perfectly illustrated why the festival has become one of the country's most sought-after cultural destinations…
Past Shows
The Barber of Seville
San Francisco Opera presents Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville (Il Barbiere di Siviglia), conducted by Benjamin Manis in a staging by Spanish director Emilio...
The Barber of Seville Encounter
The Barber of Seville Encounter is an immersive event presented by San Francisco Opera as part of its popular Encounter series. Following Act I of...
Mere Mortals
Step inside a world where myth meets modern day. Mere Mortals reimagines the story of Pandora’s Jar through the lens of our tech-driven age. Exploring eternal philosophical...
La Sylphide
Step into a world of enchantment, mystery, and ethereal beauty with La Sylphide. This beloved Scottish tale of love and illusion continues to captivate audiences with...
Don Quixote
Grab your castanets and step into a world of Spanish passion and theatrical magic with Don Quixote, ballet’s most exuberant romantic adventure. Drawing from Cervantes’ beloved...
The Blake Works
Step into the future of ballet with The Blake Works, a thrilling program that ignites the stage with raw energy and innovation. In this electrifying three-part series,...
Merola Opera Program presents "Grand Finale"
Merola Opera Program’s 2024 Summer Festival comes to a triumphant conclusion with the Merola Grand Finale, featuring the 29 young opera artists selected from all...
Merola Opera Program
Merola Opera Program’s 2023 Summer Festival comes to a triumphant conclusion with the Merola Grand Finale, featuring all of this year’s young artists performing a dazzling...
Merola Grand Finale
Merola Opera Programs Summer Festival ends on a high note with the Merola Grand Finale, a concert featuring the 31 young artists of the 2022...
Hansel and Gretal
Who's that nibbling on the gingerbread house? Why it's Hansel and Gretel of course. When these hungry, lost children are captured in the haunted forest...
The Marriage of Figaro
One of the most celebrated and delightfully amusing operas ever written, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro involves a wildly entertaining parade of mistaken identities, cross-dressing...
Carmen
San Francisco Opera's 2019 Summer Season opens with director Francesca Zambello's production of "Carmen." The popular French work about a free-spirited woman and her besotted...
Rusalka
Rusalka, Antonn Dvoks enchanting 1901 fairytale about a water nymph who trades her voice for love, returns to the War Memorial Opera House stage in...
Orlando
Handels Orlando will be unveiled in a bold production by English director Harry Fehr which sets Ariostos mythic romance in London during The Blitz of...
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Julius Caesar Marin Shakespeare Company (8/14-9/13) |
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Pickleball Hillbarn Theatre (8/20-9/13) |
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Catherine Debon’s Lullaby of a Partisan The Marsh Berkeley (8/22-8/23) |
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Dream Hou$e City Lights Theater Company (5/13-6/06) |
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Sara Felder’s Class Act The Marsh (8/12-8/15) |
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Company City Lights Theater Company (7/15-8/22) |
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The Phantom of the Opera San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (10/07-10/18) |
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Robyn DeGuzman’s Enough Free The Marsh Berkeley (8/28-8/30) |
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Pearl Ong’s Night Driver The Marsh Berkeley (7/11-8/08) |
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Hello, Dolly! Hillbarn Theatre (4/15-5/09) |