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    3.6 (415 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Randy F.

    The Curran is a great place to catch a show. It is such a beautiful theater. Something you wouldn't necessarily expect from a relatively small city like San Francisco. A lot of great acts tour and perform there. I recently caught "Stereophonic" - the most Tony-nominated play in history. Even sitting up high in the cheap seats, I didn't think the view was that bad.

    Orchestra Row G Seat 108
    Carolen M.

    It's been so long since I've been to the Curran. Since The Curran wasn't part of the Broadway SF locations in the past few years, we've only really gone to to The Orpheum or The Golden Gate. But it looks like this venue is back in the line up. Came here last Sunday for a 1pm matinee show for SIX. We were running quite behind and didn't realize parking at the Mason & O Farrell parking lot would be an ordeal. If you're running late, skip the first 5 floors at least because the first 2 floors are for rental cars. There's no indicator of # of spaces available. We ended up parking on the 7th floor. We basically had 8 minutes to get to the venue but good thing it's literally around the corner, we just hoofed it. They check your bag and the tickets at the actual doors that face the street. Bathrooms are located on the first floor. There are a lot of stalls so it moves fairly quickly. I'm not sure if there are more bathrooms on the upper floors but we were directed to the bathrooms downstairs. The show started promptly 5 minutes after 1pm. I think in general shows do start about 5 minutes after show time. So you may have wiggle room if you're running late like us. Acoustics were fine for the show. Exiting was definitely a struggle but also the ladies bathroom line was loooong. So just be aware of the lines after the show otherwise try to leave earlier than the end if you're looking to leave immediately. Not sure if they renovated since COVID, but I feel seats were not as cramped and bathroom stalls felt newer? Maybe it's just been so long that everything looked fairly new. Overall, not a bad venue. Hard to find street parking so I would suggest the parking garage. Mason & O'Farrell has a 5 hour - $15 special for those who have tickets to the Curran. I'm sure there are other parking lots but this was just super convenient. Make sure you have plenty of time so that you can enjoy the venue more than what we had.

    Marlon T.

    Checked out a show here yesterday (Danae Hays)! I've walked by the Curran so many times but never actually been inside until now and wow, it's gorgeous. The theater is huge and beautifully designed. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The restrooms were very clean. Overall, an awesome experience and a great place to catch a show in Union Square.

    S L.

    I am here for Joe Jackson concert , this leather is old need to update, staff is friendly, drink are pricey!

    Golden girls Live.
    Trish J.

    The golden Girls Christmas did not disappoint. A family friendly drag queen even with lots of laughs. The comedic timing is impeccable. We were laughing for days after. If you love someone. Give the gift of laughter to the Golden Girls Christmas show. Cherish the memory forever. The staff at the Curran theater are also courteous and friendly. An added bonus.

    SFGMC
    Nani P.

    ok, so I came here to support an evening SFGMC performance & it was incredible. Not only was the performance beautiful & well produced, the sound was incredible. The group performed enough songs to even have an intersession! The seating was comfortable, easy to find & the ushers were super friendly & helpful for helping us navigate our way. The restrooms were clean & stocked when we arrived, during intersession & right before we left. The staff seems to work hard to maintain the facilities here. The only shock was the price of a drink, but this is the city after all. Just know there is a $40 sticker price for a slushie + 1 shot of your choice of alcohol. I should have just gotten a beer, but atleast it was TASTY!! The stage was big enough to accommodate their large group of extremely talented members & to listen to a production by an all star group was such an honor. Before the show started, I got to go back stage with the chorus for an Irish-Blessing & WOW, that was beautiful! The performance itself was dedicated to our TRANS & NON-BINARY community members & I am so proud of the inclusivity in the arts for all to enjoy at this fabulous theatre. Can't wait to see another performance here in the future (maybe next Summer!)

    Carol C.

    I was at the Curran Sunday, December 15, 2024 for a 2:00 PM Matinee. I checked in at approximately 1:45 PM. The play was The Golden Girls Christmas Episodes. Finally, after 10 years wanting to see this play, I made the trip from across the bay to SF via BART. It is my first time at the Curran. Other venues I have been to in the past were the Orpheum and Golden Gate Theatre. The Curran is indeed a beautiful venue, and the decorative scenery in the play is marvelous. It sure got me in a festive mood when the audience, including me, were doing sing along Christmas carols. "Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh..." "Deck the halls with boughs of holly...don we now our gay apparel..." "...yule tide carol, fa la la la..." It was a fantabulous and enjoyable matinee during this holiday season for the cast and audience. I recently turned 73 years old and I have started my bucket list. I can think of no other way to start the list than going to the Curran to watch The Golden Girl Christmas Episodes. I had to see Blanche (Matthew Martin) perform. After the play, I stood in line for the photo op, so I can say hello in person to Matthew. The last time I spoke to him (telephone conversation) was over 10.5 years ago. It made my evening to finally meet an elegant "lady" who is quite a dancer.

    Chris R.

    I was able to meet Morgan Jay super funny comedian. I love how he interacts with the fans in the show giving a once in a lifetime opportunity. Some people don't like his shows because he interacts with the fans and they're all shy. But I always tell them we have to embrace these people because of their outstanding confidence and humor.

    The Golden Girls Live The Christmas Episodes stage
    Angela M.

    First time ever visiting the Curran. The venue is extremely spacious. It is a beautiful venue with many levels, multiple restrooms on each and refreshments throughout. The architecture is absolutely stunning. The lower level restrooms have been recently renovated and have numerous stalls. The other levels have single or two stall restrooms. Seating is quite spacious sitting next to another. The seats have great cushion being folding seats, I was able to survive 2 hours without feeling uncomfortable or needing to adjust. Ample legroom to stretch. It is a 5 minute walk from Powell Bart station and easy to navigate. I made the trek to see The Golden Girls Live! Such an amazing cast and show. It was almost 2.5 hours and worth every second spent viewing. I was disappointed when the show ended because it was that amazing! If you have the opportunity to attend a show, go! It is so worth the time, money and experience.

    Stage for The Jungle
    Evangelene G.

    I love the theater! Especially for the historical aspect and design. I like this theater out of the others in San Francisco. - Close walking distance to BART. - Nearby parking garages. - Shops and restaurants- after all, it is in Union Square, duh! - Main bar at the orchestra level and another bar upstairs. Be forewarned if you need to use the restroom, it is located downstairs.

    Row A, Seat 103
    Gerald R.

    QUAINT THEATER I've never been to this theater before. Last March I came here to watch the play "All Things Equal", which is based on the life of RBG. I sat near the front of the stage. When I watch a play the most important aspect is if the seat is comfortable. The play I saw that night lasts 90 minutes long without intermission. There wasn't a time when I felt uncomfortable sitting during the play. The theater is an intimate granted I sat near the front. If there are other shows that I'm interested I can see myself coming back to Curran.

    Erich L.

    Well maintained and clean theater in a better part of the city. I went to see the golden girls live show. The staff were great with organizing the entry and service was great. Just make sure you be careful buying tickets online there are some third parties that rip people off.

    View from Row S, seat 13, in the side orchestra
    Annie W.

    This theater is more intimate than the Orpheum, so the seats are all closer to the stage. I was seated in the side orchestra, row S, and had a good view of the stage and everything happening. My one complaint is that there's not a lot of leg room. My legs aren't exactly long, but I found myself feeling a bit cramped. When I wanted to cross my legs, it was a difficult move! This has nothing to do with the theater itself, but I wish smokers and people wearing strong perfumes could all be seated in an isolated section together! The woman next to me was an obvious smoker; the odor of cigarettes was so strong that it came through the mask I was wearing. It really made it unpleasant for me as I'm very sensitive to heavy scents. Other than the awful smell, the show was fantastic!

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    I hadn't been to the SF Playhouse in ages, not since it was the Post Street Theater! It's a great…read moretheater with very good sightlines from every seat. I was there for "Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really" and had a wonderful time. The sound system was pretty good; I heard most of everything that was said on stage, but whatever I missed can be blamed on my hearing, not their sound system! Seats were relatively comfortable and the legroom was at par with other theaters. The bathrooms, which were not separated for men and women, were clean with seat covers and plenty of toilet paper. It was a bit strange seeing men walk out of the stalls in the bathroom, but it didn't bother me. I would really prefer that the seat is returned to a downward position, though, and happy the floor was dry!

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    The Speakeasy

    The Speakeasy

    4.4(336 reviews)
    0.8 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill
    $$$

    Hidden two floors below China Live Restaurant on Broadway Street is an entertainment space called…read moreThe Speakeasy (also the Palace Theater). I went to see a show " Italiani Veri "  last night. Fabulous cabaret-type show with performer Arianna. She's a true (veri) Italian from Milan who sang, danced and explained Italian culture as part of the entertainment. She has an amazing voice! She could have been a finalist at the San Remo Music Festival - the most famous singing festival in Italy. She fessed up saying she had been an Italian Mouseketeer! The venue has a bar/lounge to enjoy cocktails then a few steps down further is the theater. You need to be mobile since there are a lot of steps. Seating is first come-first serve. I have to admit that seating is quite tight. You are shoulder to shoulder with your neighbors. Get cozy folks. They typically have magic shows here! If you want to see a historic night club, this would be the venue to come to and enjoy a show. Italiani Veri show was a real treat! Highly recommend it!

    My hubby and I had an amazing time!…read more We attended the 8P show for: We Call It Jazz, A Journey to The Heart of New Orleans. I bought our tickets through FEVER and got the rail seating. Very good view From entering to sitting down, we were well taken care of I had bought two tickets online but when checking in, it only showed one- I pulled up my ticket and the usher at the front quickly apologized and got us situated I really appreciate the quickness Everyone was super friendly We stopped by the bar before the show started and got some drinks Music was spectacular One of the best live shows I've got to experienced Definitely made me want to check out their other events 10/10 phenomenal!

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    4.5(216 reviews)
    0.2 miUnion Square
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    My wife and I decided to go for a new comedy experience by checking out an improv show at Secret…read moreImprov Society, and we're sure glad that we did. Let's get into it... Ambiance - After getting your tickets from the ticket booth, you go down a sharp flight of stairs which dumps you out into a bar area with two large doors on both sides of the room. The room on the right-hand side is where they have stand-up comedy (Cheaper than Therapy), and the left hand side is where the Improv show takes place. You wait in the bar area until the doors open. Once you enter, there are a handful of rows of chairs (barstool style with backs) and it's general admission. It's a pretty cozy area, maybe fitting around 50 people or so if I had to guess. Before the show, one of the improv team members came around offering Oreos to guests. We did not partake, but if you like Oreos you're in for a treat. The show itself was great. There were four improv comedians and they took a bunch of crowd suggestions and tailor-made a show based around our suggestions. The show itself is about an hour and a half, but didn't feel like it was that long at all. When it ended, I was shocked that an hour and a half had passed already. Time truly does fly when you're having a great time! I would definitely return again as we had a blast and really enjoyed the quick wit the improv team had to offer. I would highly recommend checking them out!

    Incredibly fun and very inexpensive. Beware, outside a sign just says "better than therapy" which…read moreis a comedy club in an adjacent room at the same address. Also it was good that we got there a bit early in time to get drinks (a nice large selection). Small to moderate intimate theater with very talented keyboard player who "improvised the music" with each skit all night long. "Actors" were very personable and talented--so much fun--we will reco to all SF friends and family

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    Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

    4.1(79 reviews)
    2.4 miMarina/Cow Hollow

    Wow! I visit San Francisco 2-3 times a year for over 3 decades and just finally got the chance…read moreexplore...parking is always horrible, but I stayed at a nearby hotel in walking distance. The architecture is absolutely amazing and breathtaking...it's straight out of Italy, Greece, Star Wars, Star Trek or Lord of the Rings movie. Words can't describe it...see the photos or really just go see it for yourself in person!

    Now let me be clear, this review was for the Palace of Fine Arts Theater NOT the event we attended…read more Last night we visited the PoFAT and had a mixed reaction. The venue seemed a bit disorganized, opening a few minutes after the stated time, both for VIPs and regular patrons. The refreshments bar was not fully set up, and one could see that they were rushing to get it done, making their patrons wait (suggestion, start your prep earlier). Delays by staff during a VIP experience, takes away from the time there, which costs a premium. You show your appreciation for your audience by how you treat their time. Later the meet and greet we attended but got started late, then the entry into the seating ran about 20 mins late, one staffer saying they were still setting up the lighting. Seriously? How long does it take to set six lights shining on curtains for two people in chairs? Having just finished a week on stage crew at a venue in Sacramento, there is no need to "run late" (suggestion, start your prep earlier). The times listed for the event did not have a reliable seating/entry into the actual theater but they made sure we all knew when to pick up the items we had already picked up in our VIP experience. Finally, I thought that having the ladies' restroom door set so you could see them going in and out of the stalls, including some feet/legs while doing their business was tacky. On the upside, the seats were very nice and we found parking nearby. The setting outside was amazing as when I volunteered there when it was the Exploratorium.

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    5.0(1.6k reviews)
    0.1 miTenderloin
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    Jay Alexander's show at the Marrakech theater was amazing from the moment we walked in. Even before…read morewe walked in, when we were greeted by the kindest man welcoming us to the experience. Then we were greeted again once we were inside, this time by Jay Alexander himself! He welcomed us, and found us a seat himself for us to get comfortable and order some drinks before the show started. He did this with everyone who came in, took the time to learn our names, and even performed magic while we were waiting for the stage show. That was amazing enough already, then the stage show started. Not only was the magic and mentalism great, his demeanor and excitement for what he was doing was palpable. My wife and I could tell he loves doing this, and that makes it even more fun than it would have been otherwise. My wife and I were also brought 'on-stage' and that was also a lot of fun. I have been to other shows where the magician does not make the spectator feel comfortable, and this couldn't be further from that. He made us feel like the most important thing was that we had a good time, and we certainly did. I cant wait to see Jay again. Next time we are definitely taking the kids too, then I'll have to bring all the other members of my family as well. I cannot recommend Jay's show enough. Please do yourself the favor of going!

    Best magic show we've ever seen. Jay Alexander is a master, and very entertaining. We saw the…read moreshow on 5/15/26. The pre-show appetizers were delicious, as was the wine. A very intimate theater setting where Jay interacts with the audience, and the audience interacts with each other. Jay's magic is mind-blowing! Truly an amazing and enjoyable show. Bob& Michelle Page

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