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Forsythe’s

Mar 19–27, 2027

A little magic. A lot of mischief. One unforgettable night.

CHOREOGRAPHER

George Balanchine

COMPOSER

Felix Mendelssohn

Scenic and Costume Designer

Christian Lacroix

Lighting Designer

Jennifer Tipton

Visuals Credit

San Francisco Ballet School Students in Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream // Choreography by George Balanchine © The Balanchine Trust; Photo © Lindsay Thomas

Run Time

Performance One – 49min
Intermission – 20min
Performance Two – 36min

Location

War Memorial Opera House

Enter Shakespeare’s enchanted forest—a lush world brimming with magic, woodland creatures, and delightful disorder. Set to Felix Mendelssohn’s luminous score, George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream conjures a world where mischievous fairies, bewitched lovers, and bumbling mortals collide in a swirl of magic and mayhem. Balanchine’s sparkling choreography brings every moment vividly and luminously to life. Exquisitely crafted costumes and dreamlike sets by iconic French designer Christian Lacroix—created for the Paris Opera Ballet—wrap every scene in shimmering splendor. Joyful, radiant, and utterly transporting, this production is pure enchantment for dreamers of all ages.

Run Time

Act I – 1 hour, 12 minutes
Intermission – 25 minutes
Act II – 34 minutes

Total – 2 hours, 11 minutes

Location

War Memorial Opera House

An arrow to the future

Eugene Onegin is a richly layered and deeply human exploration of love, regret, and the heart’s fragility. Resident Choreographer Yuri Possokhov’s world premiere brings new depth to Alexander Pushkin’s classic, where a single choice alters the course of a life. 

© Video by RJ Muna

Special Offers

season packages

Pick Eugene Onegin and one other program and save up to 20% off the single ticket price* with a CYO Duet package.

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season packages

Pick Eugene Onegin and one other program and save up to 20% off the single ticket price* with a CYO Duet package.

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single tickets

Plan a night to remember with single performance tickets. Limited-time offers available* – including student, senior, and group discounts. Treat yourself to an evening of artistry and elegance.

30% off the following dates:

Saturday January 24 – 8PM
Saturday January 24 – 2PM (MAT)
Sunday January 25 – 8PM

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PREMIERES

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Ballet in Two Acts and Six Scenes
World Premiere:

January 17, 1962—New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama; New York, New York

SF Ballet Premiere:

March 12, 1985—War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California

© The George Balanchine Trust

SUPPORT FOR San Francisco Ballet PROUDLY PROVIDED BY

Grants for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
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