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贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团 Guide:
What to Know Before You See a Performance

By 丹·罗森鲍姆

To help you plan ahead and get the most out of your visit to the 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团, we offer you these tips and essential information.

A trip to San Francisco is always a treat and attending a performance by the 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团 during its repertory season, January-May, shouldn't be missed. The annual "Nutcracker" performance in December is also a holiday tradition for many. To help you plan ahead and get the most out of your visit, we offer you these tips and essential information.

History of the 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团

Professional ballet came to San Francisco in 1933 as part of the San Francisco Opera Ballet, making it the oldest professional ballet company in the United States. In the beginning, the 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团 trained dancers to perform in opera productions. It separated from the opera in 1942 and undertook the first full-scale productions of such ballets as "Swan Lake" and "Nutcracker" ever performed in America.

The ensuing 75 years saw the 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团 grow and mature under the direction of such masters as the Christensen brothers (William, 卢和哈罗德), Michael Smuin and Helgi Tomasson. The Ballet has consistently won awards, including an Emmy for costume design for 1981's "The Tempest" and a Laurence Olivier Award for its 2004 season at Sadler's Wells Theatre.

The troupe has traveled extensively, including engagements in major American, European and Asian cities, and many ballet lovers consider the SF Ballet a true national treasure.

The Home of the 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团

San Francisco's beautiful Beaux 艺术 War Memorial Opera House has been the home of both the San Francisco Opera and the 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团 since it opened in 1932. Today, the Opera House retains its Old World charm and glamour. The grand main lobby is spectacular, with its ornate decorations and 28-foot ceiling. The performance space was refurbished in 1989 and outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, 3,200 plush velvet seats, expanded access for people with disabilities and refreshment bars for intermission.

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You can get even more enjoyment out of your trip to the 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团 by checking out these insider tips.

Get the Very Best Seats

You can choose some really good seats from the online inventory or by talking to a ticket agent. Regular patrons recommend the Grand Tier or the Orchestra, especially the front of the Orchestra. The 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团 website has seating maps with view-of-the-stage images from the various sections to make it easier to choose your seats.

Attend Opening Night Gala

If your visit to San Francisco coincides with the start of the repertory season in January, consider buying tickets to the opening night gala. Depending on the type of ticket you choose, you are offered valet parking, 鸡尾酒会, 选择晚餐座位, select performance seating, an after party and an invitation to an exclusive pre-gala party.

Navigate the Opera House

Here are some additional tips to make it easier to get to and move around the venue:

Rent opera glasses at the coat check.
Ask a doorman to reserve a taxi for after the performance.
Accessible seats, restrooms and listening devices are all available on request.

穿什么

You'll see all kinds of apparel at the Ballet, from very formal to very casual, but you'll probably be most comfortable wearing a simple button-down shirt and slacks for men and a knee-length skirt or dress for women.

票信息

Purchasing tickets is simple by using online forms or by calling the box office. You can have your tickets delivered, or you can pick them up before the performance at the box office in the lobby of the Opera House. The box office is only open on performance dates.

购买芭蕾舞票

高夫街451号.

本杰明先生

From the mind of Chef Corey Lee, comes his take on the French Bistro. Inspired by the traditions of French cuisine and the spirit of Parisian bistro culture, 本杰明先生 utilizes the abundance of great products in the Bay Area to offer a menu of classic French dishes, 鞑靼牛排, duck confit and steak frites, alongside tastefully modernized recipes.

吃 at 本杰明先生

戈夫街330号.

夜猫子

If you're feeling fancy, 前往夜鸟, an elegant restaurant in the heart of the Hayes Valley neighborhood that offers a whimsical tasting menu. 夜猫子's menu celebrates the best of California's diverse cultures and natural landscape. The entire experience takes more than two hours, so plan ahead before your show.

在夜鸟餐厅吃饭

海耶斯街398号.

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar

Within easy walking distance of the Ballet, this popular restaurant serves French brasserie and Northern 意大利 dishes with an American touch. Enjoy the creative cocktails — yes, some include absinthe, while you relax after the performance.

在苦艾酒餐厅用餐

谷街199号.

丰富的表

丰富的表 is the culinary vision of Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich. With over three decades of combined experience in San Francisco and New York high-end restaurants, the team brings a wealth of talent, knowledge of quality foods and wine, and connections with the best farms and purveyors. Some must-have dishes are the sea urchin tonnarelli, dried porcini doughnuts and sardine chips.

在富人桌用餐

街市街1658号.

祖尼人咖啡馆

One of the most classic restaurants in San Francisco is Zuni Café, and it’s just around the way from 丰富的表. The late Judy Rodgers created some timeless signature dishes, including the famed roasted chicken for two and Caesar salad. The oysters are wonderful, the bar is friendly, and the corner location simply reeks of city glamour. They’ve also got late night hours.

在Zuni咖啡馆用餐

波尔街600号.

白教堂

For drinks before or after the ballet, check out 白教堂. This lounge specializes in gin, with the largest selection of gin in North America made into the most amazing cocktails. Bonus: You can Uber 吃s, Grubhub or Doordash.

去白教堂喝酒

Whether you choose to just see a matinee or go all out for the opening night gala, no other experience is quite like attending a ballet. The 贝博体彩app芭蕾舞团 is unarguably one of the world's best and is sure to provide you with memories to last a lifetime.

丹·罗森鲍姆

Dan is the Vice President, Global Marketing, at San Francisco Travel. San Francisco has been his home for over a decade (that makes him a local, right?). 在周末, you can find him with a cup of craft coffee in hand, a playlist of good vibes, a growing list of books to read, or out at the city's hottest new restaurant or bar.