I have been coming to the iconic Geary for over 50 years, and this week for ACT's production of A…read moreChristmas Carol. This is where I encountered Shakespeare, Chekov, musical comedy, classic theater, contemporary experimental, the whole gamut. Certainly, the neighborhood has changed over the years. But it remains the home of American Conservatory Theater, and while the name has recently changed to honor a long-time board member and patron, it is still the home of theater in San Francisco. As an aside, the production of A Christmas Carol, was thoughtful, intelligent, and not-at-all pandering to children - there was enough Dickens to enrich and provide depth to a story we are all soooo familiar with. You hear the word "Scrooge" and your mind may run from Albert Finney to George C. Scott to Bill Murray to Jim Carrey to the Muppets and Scrooge McDuck. But somehow this production still brings all the feels, and succeeds in reminding even the most jaded and cynical how a well-loved redemption arc still has encouragement and promise to deliver. In this day and age, I sometimes wonder what the future holds for live theater. One hopes it remains as bright as ACT has put forth this marvelous production, and that the Geary Theater will remain the home of this San Francisco staple.

Went to a play here and the whole experience was delightful. The ticket information suggested we…read morepark at the Mason O'Farrell garage as we would only pay $15 if we showed our ticket stub after. Do it! The garage is literally around the corner from the theater and yes, we only paid $15 for parking! Now to the venue - bar and bathrooms are downstairs. You can have drinks in the theater as long as you have a cup with a lid. Try the Chandon Garden Spritz - delish! The seats in the theater are tiny and there are no cup holders. That's my only reason for a score of 4. Added plus - they offer open captioning at some of their performances. Nice feature! This theater is part of the ACT family - so check out the season line-up!

Great small, intimate venue that is very classy and clean…read more What else do you expect when in Presidio. This old Army officer's base has changed alot since I've been here. Many restaurants and businesses now occupy many spaces. if you want access to some cool perks like access to meet & greets, the Members Lounge, and presale; then sign up to become a Member with the Presidio Theater. It was worth every penny and I'm also helping out a small non-profit venue brings great entertainment to the Presidio area. The lounge offers great wines at a discount from their sponsored local bay area wineries. Whites, Reds, Chardonnays. I took the Train, the Ferry, and a Lyft to get here. Seeing Lisa Fischer live on a chill SF afternoon was cool. She took time to meet her fans, thank them, and take some selfies. My seat was first row in AA1. I took some great pics and videos that I have to post on YT because they are beyond the 30 second limit. Her band was the Grand Baton. I left a picture of the setlist she performed. Some great covers and a couple of songs from her album from 1991. If you're not a Lisa Fischer fan, interest fact is that she was tour background singer for Luther Vandross and The Rolling Stones in the 1990s. She was also featured on the documentary "20 feet from Stardom" Such a great film. I actually like her House mix song Into My Life by the Elements of Life (Louie Vega remix) Become a member, check out their schedule, buy the tickets, and come hang out at the Presidio. See you some more on Yelp. 2026

Wonderful peaceful quiet theater hidden inside Presidio National park. Most people I doubt has…read moreever been here for a show unless you are looking for an event or performance here. I have heard of this theater, but never actually went inside of it until now. it's a nice cozy theater with a stage and two level seating the orchestra and the section behind it. Any seat you can have a pretty good view point. I came here for an artist talk called "Art at the Presidio Theatre: Andrew Pick & Ursula Xanthe Young". Andrew Pick, a pastel and oil painter based in San Francisco, trained at both the City College of San Francisco and The Art Students League of New York. His plein air paintings capture the city's streets, skies, and hidden corners with immediacy and intimacy. Ursula Xanthe Young brings her signature blend of intricate architectural motifs, feminine iconography, and dreamlike cityscapes to the space. Her work--well known throughout the Bay and beyond--draws inspiration from the urban world around her, reimagining San Francisco as both myth and Memories. This show was moderated by returning artist Rhonel Roberts, whose own work opened this series. This is a chance to hear the artists discuss their process, their paths, and the shared landscapes that inspire them. Yes, there is much going in this area with one Presidio Go Shuttle bus and one muni bus 43 Masonic that actually comes into this park. The 30 Stockton bus stops by the Sports Basement and it is also a 4 minute walk up the stairs to the Presidio tops park. I happened to follow Ursula Xanthe Young work and found she did a skateboard exhibit at the Minnna art gallery too, so obviously I am going to check it out and that is why both these reviews are now posted back to back

Watched the nutcracker for the very first time here at the war memorial opera house and it was such…read morea gorgeous production! Parking is impossible to find here so I highly suggest public transportation or a waymo! The nutcracker set was so gorgeous and the first ten minutes had an homage to SF which was so unique and quaint! The dancers were elegant and breathtaking and they really utilized the opera house with all the set changes. Acoustics were fantastic and tickets were really affordable for balcony! Highly recommend seeing all the shows at the opera house

My husband and I attended The Nutcracker in December, and unfortunately the experience was so…read moreunpleasant that we have no interest in returning to the San Francisco Ballet. We were seated in the second row of the orchestra, directly behind a group in the first row who whispered, turned around, pointed, and moved almost constantly throughout the performance. Their level of fidgeting was honestly bizarre and impossible to ignore. They also had a very young child with them who repeatedly made noise and turned around during the show. It was so distracting that I barely remember the performance itself. What I remember is the group sitting in front of us. We wanted to say something during the show, but there was no usher visibly monitoring our section. We also did not feel comfortable confronting strangers directly in a dark theater and potentially escalating the situation. This is exactly why ushers should be present and attentive during a performance, rather than placing the burden on patrons to police one another. When we spoke with a manager afterward, we were told that we could have reported the issue during intermission and possibly been moved. That response was frustrating. By intermission, half the performance had already been ruined, and it did not seem fair that we would be the ones expected to leave the seats we selected and paid for while the disruptive patrons remained in place. We contacted the Ballet multiple times afterward. Initially, the response felt dismissive. We were then offered tickets for one specific date in February, which was not practical because we live in Santa Cruz and could not simply travel to San Francisco on a randomly selected day. Eventually, we were offered tickets to a spring program, but the most logical and appropriate resolution would have been replacement tickets for the following Nutcracker season, since that was the experience that had been ruined. What made this especially disappointing was not only the behavior of the patrons, but the way the Ballet handled the complaint afterward. A sincere apology and a straightforward effort to replace the experience would have gone a long way. Instead, the process felt unnecessarily difficult and left my husband unwilling to do business with the San Francisco Ballet again. For an organization charging premium prices for a formal live performance, I expected better audience monitoring and much better customer service.

This is one of the oldest theatres left in San F rancisco . It's really beautiful inside it is a…read moresingle screen and we are truly lucky to have it . They do a few festivals the Strickly British for one .Themed movies for different months of the year many art films and foreign. They sell the usual popcorn with quite a lot of fixings if you are into that. It's a very sweet little gem.

This spot is so retro, we loved it. No reserved seating, but they had plenty of room. We really…read moreenjoyed the concessions - local soda. We happened to come across this place coz I was searching for the new knives out movie. Highly recommend!

Everything is fabulous about the remodel EXCEPT for movies. This is a review for movies:…read more * They need speakers up in the balcony. Terrible oversight. Can't hear stuff up there. Poor sound quality. Shockingly poor. I was flabbergasted. * Seating for movies on the main floor is hit or miss. Every terraced level has two rows, so if you're in the row behind good luck seeing ANYTHING because you're on the same level as people in front of you. Every other row in the mid floor to back of theatre is AWFUL. The first 15 rows are fine because you're looking up, so it doesn't matter who's in front of you. The only way to get a good seat for a movie is to get a front row on any given terrace. Or sit up front. The balcony is terrible for sound.

After a years-long renovation, The Castro Theater is back, & she looks absolutely refreshed!…read more The theater still functions as a movie house but can now accommodate live performances with a standing-only audience. While floor seats can be removed & replaced depending on event, balcony seating remain for any & all shows. I saw Sam Smith during their residency; the setlist was equal parts uplifting & heartbreaking, and, as always with Sam Smith, hauntingly beautiful. I can't think of a more perfect artist to bring the Castro back to life.

Discovered this place this year and so glad I did! Well maintained, clean, comfy seating, large…read morescreens and majorly discounted tickets on Tuesdays. Every time I've gone (usually Tuesdays after work), it's not super crowded but not empty either. This is a large multi-story building with concessions on the 2nd floor, just something to keep in mind in case you decide to grab snacks right before a movie starts. Highly recommend checking it out.

So excited to have an IMAX theater without going downtown, especially inside the old Cadillac…read morebuilding. It's still ghostly with so much empty space: They don't even have a staffed ticket counter at the entrance anymore so it stands, vacant, as if awaiting its fate. Keep walking towards the escalators and to the right are ticket kiosks. The stand-alone scanner for your phone is at your feet, giving the experience a Radio-Shack DIY feel. You pay for concessions on the second floor then walk down a lonely hall to push buttons and dispense popcorn and drinks yourself. Finally, what you're there for: The IMAX theater. The sound is thunderous, nearly "sense-around" and the picture is large and crisp. It was the perfect venue to see The Odyssey. Ask a staff member to give you a sticker with a barcode before checking out at a lone parking kiosk by the escalators so parking will be only $10, a bargain.

I came on a Friday night show to support my friend, Chi Chi Kago, playing as Alban, the main…read morecharacter of La Cage aux Folles. Last night's performance of La Cage aux Folles at Theater Rhinoceros was absolutely fabulous. Every cast member delivered such wonderful acting, and may I say, the blending and harmony of everyone's voices was truly beautiful. The energy, talent, and chemistry on stage made for an unforgettable show.it was a fabulous acting from everyone. and may I say, blending of everyone's voices was great. Vibe was great. Audience was engaged. I loved that the cast had interacted with the audience. Space is tiny! If they will expand in the future, a bugger stage would be great so first row won't get on their way. Parking is street parking and limited. This theater is tucked in the center if Castro, so give yourself time to hunt for parking.

Saw a local production of Cabaret and I was so impressed by the entire cast, especially the emcee!…read moreOne of the one cast members got injured halfway through the show and ended up hurting her leg, but still committed to finishing her performance before leaving. I mean talk about commitment! I'm glad I got to see this production and participate in the fun! I was very entertained and had a lot of fun. Come out to support them! Can't wait to see what they come out with next.

4 screens of film lovers' films with old comfy recliners in small screening rooms…read more I saw Hamnet, dozed off in act one and cried through act three.

Thank God we still have a movie theater in SF that shows something other than Hollywood garbage. I…read morelove the foreign and indie films. Opera Plaza had a renovation a while back and it's all fixed up and very nice. Seats are comfy. You can haves glass of wine with your popcorn! On public transit too. I can usually park nearby and the meters give you four hours. There is also an underground garage.