Needs better ventilation. Extremely stuffy air when it's a busy and popular show with lots of…read morepeople in this theater. When on the floor level, person in front of you might block you view if they happen to be tall (welp you can't control that) or fidget a lot. Wish the seats were better set up Amazing how quickly you can get out of this place even at a really packed show. Ushers are great and helpful

My friend treated me and my daughter to see Dracula Ballet here and it was amazing!…read more This old venue near Civic Center is so ornate and unique. People working here were friendly helpful and polite. You could smell the popcorn inside with well-dressed people buying wine at the concession stands, which can be brought inside while sitting on the red velvet seats. On the mezzanine level, two tall guys sat in front of me, blocking the view of center stage. At intermission, I asked the couple in front of me to switch seats so I could see a bit better. However, I noticed the girl in front then couldn't see, because there was a tall bald guy in front of her! Short people should always get the front rows, lol! Well, the music could be heard by everyone and from what I could see, the ballet was striking as it was beautiful.

Wonderful experience delivered by a group of extremely talented and tasteful people…read more Dear San Francisco will make you smitten with the city on the off chance you are not already

Ryan & Nicole gifted me a ticket for his 37th June birthday day that same night for the Dear San…read moreFrancisco Vaudiville Circus Act. We warmed up with a Hong Kong Hot Pot meal on Grant St capped off with Chinese Mai Tai's at LI PO The show was an amazing exhibition of male & female youth, eye popping physical beauty, great feet, balance, strength, perfect timing, ariel silk acrobatics, pole climbing & gymnastics, trapeze work, giant hula hoops, feet archery, contortion, energy, music, singing, poetry; as well as spoken SF history.... the 1906 'quake.... and tributes to the beats, writers, poets, lovers from Ginsburg to Kerouac Be advised! no breaks for over a 1 1/2hours....pee before the show! There was even a added act.... a gifted solo singer (sorry can't recall his name etc). His voice was superb... the song itself, done in a "musical" ie West Side Story...style , didn't really move me but his vitality was compelling! All in all, a fabulous night's entertainment & as Ryan, who was glowing, said: "I"m exhausted!" I get it.... watching all these pumped up glistening muscles sweat while their pores poured it out! my only regret.....I feel so stupid not to have seen Beach Blanket Babylon before it closed after a 40+ year stand at the club in 2019

Great comics, good vibes, overall so much fun! The energy of the crowd was infectious and the…read morevariety in the rotation was great too.

Five different comedians, all quite funny and interactive with the audience. No food but drinks…read morewere excellent. Also, the cost was reasonable.

Purchased tickets with ease, was given the option to add to calendar with full info which I always…read morelove! I did two separate purchases with blind seating, we added a fourth person later, it was not possible to select seating purchasing blind. We were completely ok sitting separately. Day of when ticket email came and seats were viewable all seating had been placed together which was REALLLLLLLY appreciated and not expected!! The theater is old, and stunning all the details in the architecture. Due to its age the seating is not elevated which is NO current fault. However it did cause all spectators to move their heads around to see the production. The row above us was empty we ended up climbing up a row in order to see. When I book again I won't book blindly and will select my seats. The production was cast WELL!!!! Chemistry isn't always evident among theater cast, it was present here.. Very present!!! Choreo was on point, vocals were Spectacular, energy was high, not one person in the production skipped a beat!!! We all really thought Hairspray was PHENOMENAL!! Will I return: ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! Great customer service, easy purchasing, small details like grouping tickets purchased separately, PHENOMENAL SHOW......: I'll be back sooner than later!!!!! We used spot hero app to find parking at 520 Mason Street which was underground and secure!!!!! The plus was it was literally around the corner and a one minute walk to the theater!!!!!

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!

My girlfriend and I enjoyed the show very much. Was no Las Vegas level professional show, but was…read morenot expecting that. The bar is nice, the drinks great and the deal available on Yelp made it a real bargain. UPDATE: I just re-read my review and thought it was a little lack-luster. We enjoyed the performances and the hosts very very much! Very nice people and very inspiring! I'm so glad we went.. it was a highlight of our trip to SF! Keep up the good work!

Hired Dottie and Kenshe for a 50th birthday party on a boat! They were so responsive and…read moreaccommodating for my last minute HUGE ask, especially on one of San Francisco's busiest weekends for burlesque performers. It was an unusual ask for them to come join us on a boat for three hours, but they happily did it and definitely made the night memorable!!!! As the person managing the boat in many other instances, they made my job easy and overcame the situation when the boat's music speakers were not the best Lol. I would hire them over and over again ---they were brilliant and so talented!!!!

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!

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

We attended this event at the Shelton Theater on a Saturday night and loved it! A lot of small…read morethings added up to an amazing and memorable experience... Free oreos before the show, the light effects during the different acts, having an audience member play the guitar on stage during a few of their bits (especially when that audience member is my bf, and he did such an awesome job :), the cute lounge/waiting area outside the auditorium, unconventional artwork and decor throughout the venue creating the perfect ambience for date night (or any night really!), the delicious cocktails at the bar (especially When Life Gives You Lemons with starburst- infused vodka), and the fact that the bar closes late, so you can get drinks throughout the entire show. By the way, the entrance to Secret Improv Society was on the lower level, door to the left that says "Cabaret Stage". The show was hilarious, and had me laughing all night. The performers were entertaining and know how to work a crowd. And I saw some new skits/acts I haven't seen before with other improv events I've attended. It's definitely worth returning, since with improv, it's a new show every time. And this group made us feel welcome and made sure we had fun. Secret Improv Society, I "soup" you :D

Loved the cozy, intimate nature of this venue and comfortable seatings…read more We visited for the Demetri Martin Quick Draw Tour, and it was a perfect size for a standup comedy show. Demetri was able to engage with the audience in ways that aren't typically possible in a larger venue (like the Masonic). Note that the venue can be hard to find, especially if the event was advertised as being at the "Palace of Fine Arts." The Theater is around the corner, and there are very limited signs. Like many reviewers, we spent time wandering around trying to find the entrance. It is on the west side of the venue, not near the famous dome. If you're driving/Ubering, be sure to enter the destination as the Theater, and not just the Palace of Fine Arts, as the entrance are on opposite sides of the property. There is very limited food and drink offered, and you're not allowed to bring any food into the auditorium (covered drinks are allowed). This was a bit of an inconvenience for a show running 7-9pm right during dinner time. We were hoping for at least some popcorn for during the show. Bathrooms are small and awkwardly laid out, leading to long lines, confusing, and tight spaces. This is made worse by the fact that each row is ~50 seats across with the only aisles on the ends - this makes it very hard for anyone not seated on the very ends to leave during the show to go to the restroom. As a result, there was a massive rush to the restroom after the show and a 20 minute wait for the men's restroom (I shudder to think how long the women's line was.

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!

Overall our experience at the Herbst was wonderful. The venue itself was beautiful. Parking nearby…read morewas surprisingly easy for a Friday night performance. We sat in the back but still could see very well. The acoustics were great, good sound quality, comfortable seats, all the things. My two suggestions: -better signage and flow for ticket scanning -gluten free options in the concessions, like even just gluten free chips or something!

We went to a matinee of a comedy show. We sat in the first row of the balcony, right next to the…read morelight and sound boards. Our view was good. I thought the seat was comfortable but leg room was tight. There was no room to stretch our legs. My husband's knees were in his chest. I don't know if there is more leg room on the floor or in the boxes but next time we go I will try for a different location. The theater was clean and the acoustics were good.

Incredible experience and perfect for date night! Also recommend getting food at the restaurant…read moreabove beforehand

Soooo enjoyable, amazing and fun! Jay started with close-up…read moremagic and continued non-stop with really impressive mentalist. Best of the best shows I've seen.​