Father of American Ballet
Feb 10 – Feb 15
Celebrate Balanchine's artistic vision
Diamonds
George Balanchine
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Serenade
George Balanchine
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Stars and Stripes
George Balanchine
John Philip Sousa
arranged by Hershy Kay
San Francisco Ballet in Balanchine’s Serenade // © Studio Schuller for San Francisco Ballet
Diamonds – 34 minutes
Intermission – 20 minutes
Serenade – 35 minutes
Intermission – 15 minutes
Stars & Stripes – 32 minutes
War Memorial Opera House
Programming, casting, and prices subject to change.
This dazzling program showcases the genius of George Balanchine, a visionary who shaped contemporary ballet in America. His artistic evolution unfolds in three unforgettable works, each revealing a different facet.
Diamonds, glittering with grandeur, pays homage to Balanchine’s classical roots and command of tradition. Serenade, his first ballet created for American dancers, poetically captures both emotional depth and groundbreaking innovation. Closing out with Stars and Stripes, Balanchine turns a bold, joyful tribute to the American spirit into pure, patriotic spectacle.
Set to the sweeping scores of Tchaikovsky and John Philip Sousa, this program is a vibrant journey through the legacy of one of the 20th century’s greatest choreographers.
Experience Balanchine’s unmatched artistry brought to life on stage. Brilliant, bold, and not to be missed.
Diamonds – 34 minutes
Intermission – 20 minutes
Serenade – 35 minutes
Intermission – 15 minutes
Stars & Stripes – 32 minutes
War Memorial Opera House
Programming, casting, and prices subject to change.
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
MEET THE ARTIST INTERVIEWS
San Francisco Ballet’s Meet the Artist pre-performance talks are back in the Opera House for the 2026 Repertory Season! Join us before Friday evening, Sunday matinee, and other select performances, for an informative talk featuring dancers, choreographers, musicians, and other artists in conversation with a moderator.
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Casting & Credits
FRI JAN 23 - 8PM
Find out which dancers will take the stage in the current productions at San Francisco Ballet. Please note Casting subject to change.
Conductor
Martin West
Dores André, Max Cauthorn, Frances Chung, Cavan Conley, Nikisha Fogo, Esteban Hernández,Jasmine Jimison, Victor Prigent, Archie Sullivan, Wei Wang
Sir Wayne McGregor
Joby Talbot and Jack White III
Joby Talbot
Christopher Austin by arrangement with Chester Music
John Pawson
Moritz Junge
Lucy Carter
Antoine Vereecken
November 17, 2006–The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House; London, England
April 7, 2011—War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
II – WITHIN THE GOLDEN HOUR
Dores André, Max Cauthorn, Frances Chung, Cavan Conley, Nikisha Fogo, Esteban Hernández,Jasmine Jimison, Victor Prigent, Archie Sullivan, Wei Wang
Cordula Merks
Yi Zhou
Sasha De Sola and Harrison James
jennifer stahl and rubén cítores nieto
frances chung and joseph walsh
Thamires Chuvas, Luca Ferrò
SunMin Lee, Dylan Pierzina
Tyla Steinbach, Lleyton Ho
Seojeong Yun, Benjamin Davidoff
Sir Wayne McGregor
Joby Talbot and Jack White III
Joby Talbot
Christopher Austin by arrangement with Chester Music
John Pawson
Backstage
SUPPORT FOR BALANCHINE: FATHER OF AMERICAN BALLET PROUDLY PROVIDED BY
PROGRAM SPONSORS
Shelby and Frederick Gans
Teri and Andy Goodman
Diamonds
Lead Sponsor
Michael P. N. A. Hormel
Major Sponsors
Ken Yang and Ted Lakey
Sponsors
Ken Yang and Ted Lakey
Serenade
Major Sponsors
Sue and John Diekman
Paul A. Violich
Sponsors
BRAVO
Ron and Susan Briggs
Deborah and Terry Houlihan
Stars and Stripes
Sponsor
Ms. Patricia Rock and Mr. John Fetzer