

Click here to learn more about this theater. It is located at 1 Taylor Street at Market and 6th. This is one of the two major SHN theaters in SF which hosts several large Broadway musicals.
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Golden Gate: Originally opened as a vaudeville house in 1922, the space later served as a movie theater and was finally restored and opened as a performing arts venue in the 1970s. The theater was built by accomplished pianist Homer Curran just two blocks west of Union Square at 445 Geary Street. The Strand is located in the Civic Center District at 1127 Market Street.Ĭurran: Since 1922 the 1,600-seat Curran has hosted some of the largest productions in theater history, and the nearly century-old building is undergoing major renovation until January 2017. Strand: While the Geary Theater has been ACT's home since the beginning, the smaller Strand Theater has become an important alternative space, especially for new work, cabaret, and theater performances by MFA Program and Young Conservatory students. The large, classical, three-tiered venue is located in the Union Square district at 415 Geary Street. Geary: The American Conservatory Theater (ACT's) historic Geary Theater rose from the rubble of the devastating 1906 earthquake and was dubbed a "splendid temple of drama" by the local press. Read the descriptions below to find out more about just a few of the top theaters in this district. However, the definition these days includes a broader area that includes around 10 blocks. The original location for the San Francisco theater district was a small two-block by two-block area bordered by Geary, Powell, Sutter, and Taylor Streets. > Click here for a current calendar of upcoming shows. SF has hosted long runs of very popular plays, such as Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, and Wicked.Īll year long, you'll find large shows at the Orpheum as well as small works at intimate playhouses. SF also attracts some of the hottest Broadway shows out there, some visiting straight from New York, and others stopping by on world tours. In this vibrant and diverse city, you will find lots of local talent to fill just about every role. San Francisco has a thriving theater scene, with several venues all over town offering a variety of shows, from dramas and comedies to hit Broadway musicals and original works by emerging playwrights. The restaurant is roomy and the menu is extensive, so there's really no reason not to go.Disclaimer: I receive a small commission from some of the links on this page. Come for the unique buns and stay for the delicious noodles. Thanks to their revamped kitchen, the food at Peony is more top quality than ever. With more than 50 dim sum selections, let's just say, not all heroes wear capes. It's definitely a come hungry, leave happy kind of place!įrustrated by the lack of dim sum options in Walnut Creek, owners Sheke and Connie Chow came out of retirement at 70 and made it their mission to bring the flavors of home to the Bay. Expect to find clever and modern interpretations of traditional recipes for a reasonable price. Want Koi Palace, but not in the mood to go all the way to Daly City? Check out one of their other locations! Each location has slightly different menu options for dim sum and dinner, and the Dublin location even has an express option if you're in a hurry.Ĭhef’s Wok is a cornerstone of the Alameda community. (Daly City // Dublin // Milpitas // Cupertino)
