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- Fluying ✅December 6, 2017Standing Room tickets($15-20) are sold in person only and go on sale when the Opera House Box Office opens at noon for performances TUE through FRI , and at 10 am for performances on Sat and SunUpvoted 3 weeks ago
- Amy TOctober 12, 2013World-class singers. Mephistopheles production was fantastic. They tracked down sets in Turino originally made for a San Francisco production many years ago. It was jaw-dropping awesome.
- This venue melts my heart. Have seen various ballets and operas here and have always enjoyed the experience. Last night's nutcracker was magical!
- Lou KosturaDecember 20, 2013What a beautiful venue the old opera house is outstanding architecture, wonderful acoustics, downfall if you are a tall or larger person the seats are very narrow and the leg room in nonexistent
- Amazing quality of singers and productions. They have cheap tickets for students, young professionals (w/ Bravo Club membership), and seniors - or you can just get standing room tickets the day of!
- JayFebruary 21, 2016Get here two hours before a show and plenty of street parking. You can get in early at side entrance and eat a nice buffet on the bottom floor.
- Beautiful venue. The venue from the balcony is okay if you don't want to splurge on tickets - not the best but there aren't any obstructions (as far as I can tell) so you can see almost everything!
- The Ritz-CarltonJanuary 5, 2017The War Memorial Opera House, home to the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Ballet was designed by Arthur Brown, Jr. in the American Renaissance style and debuted on October 15, 1932.
- Delyn SimonsDecember 15, 2013No Nutcracker hot cocoa for the kids. Hayes Valley cafe après performance is your best bet. The prosecco carts for the adults was a nice touch.
- Gordon GarbJanuary 21, 2016It is a grand palace, eoth good acoustics. I wish there was more legroom, and note the restrooms are downstairs.
- eric bornemannJune 14, 2020Beautiful music temple with lots of neat different hidden areas to explore at intermission.
- The Ritz-CarltonAugust 27, 2013Did you know that the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House is where the United Nations held its first meeting in the spring of 1945?
- Ben RussoDecember 18, 2013If you're going to The Nutcracker, go on a family night. The kids are so cute and excited, and there're free cookies and juice!
- Brandon KirklenJuly 4, 2016Wow, the architecture is beautiful. Also they offer discounts on groups of 10.
- Wilson Favre-DelerueMarch 7, 2016Opera house doubling as the city's ballet venue. Wonderful for both.
- Travel + LeisureJuly 30, 2012Opera tickets can set you back hundreds, but standing room tickets are only $10 cash if you can snag one before the show.
- Kelly 🍰April 22, 2013Order intermission snacks and drinks when you arrive! You can keep your table for multiple intermissions. Enjoy the ballet!
- New, very comfortable, seating installed during the COVID shutdown.
- Asha ServiaDecember 11, 2010SF Ballet's Nutcracker is a must-see for all ages. Snow-like sud machines + Christmas carolers + graceful little girls in big dresses w/even bigger grins + brilliant artists on stage = Priceless.
- SF BRAVO! CLUBSeptember 4, 2011Visit The Opera House Café, in the lower lobby. It opens 1 & 1/2 hours before each evening and Sunday matinee performance. For reservations please call Patina Catering at (415) 861-8150.
- Gene KeenanDecember 20, 2012I have seen the Nutcracker here 7-8 times. This year we sat in the grand tier. Being up high brought a completely different perspective so switch it around.
- Amy YuanNovember 30, 2010The theater is actually quite cozy so don't worry about sitting further back if you're looking for more affordable seating.
- ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011The opera at The War Memorial Opera House is the second-largest opera company in North America, behind the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
- Karen AuDecember 25, 2011Go for grand tier seats or youll be straining your back trying to look over heads even in good orchestra seats.
- Carrie HigginsDecember 6, 2011Want opera on the cheap? $10 standing room tickets are available the day of the performance. Room on the orchestra and balcony levels.
- Nancy MorenoNovember 15, 2013Valet at Jardiniere on Grove St. then enjoy an after Opera drink and appetizer to finish the night
- Luigi PanzeriJanuary 13, 2016seating is bad (as pointed in other reviews). views are just fine (i was in the Orchestra area, rows L).
- Kevin GoughApril 16, 2010stop by the bar before the performance + pre-order your drinks for intermission. when you come out they'll be waiting for you - no need to stand in line.
- Asha ServiaNovember 19, 2010If you're a smoker, take your drink with you to the balcony during intermission to avoid having to exit the building. Access it through a doorway by the statue next to either one of the elevators.
- ExploratoriumAugust 30, 2011Spot a wig! Sometimes it can take weeks to complete just one wig. Learn about the Wig Master of the world-renowned San Francisco Opera from our Driven: True Stories of Inspiration video series, here: Read more
- Don't feel like you need to be dressed up to go to the opera! Folks wear everything from formal gowns to jeans and it's all good.
- Getting there late will keep you from being seated 'til post-intermission.
- SF BRAVO! CLUBAugust 25, 2011That last aria was a tear jerker! Grab some fresh air during intermission out on the balcony, but beware of smokers.
- Verdi's Falstaff was a much needed musical and fun performance after the dark and brooding Delores Claiborne last week.
- Anna PattonDecember 20, 2010The SF Ballet is one of the best professional companies in the world. Go to a performance!
- Opera Box Office is open in lobby Mondays 10-5, Tu-Fri 10-6, and Saturdays 10-6 during the season. Ballet Box Office only open when they have performances. For tickets to most other performances at th
- Asha ServiaDecember 11, 2010Questionable taste + disregard for the Earth aside [so much hairspray], to others like the dude in front of us w/frizzy KISS hair, 1.) Comb it down 2.) Stop talking 3.) Leaning sideways blocks views