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Father of American Ballet

Feb 10 – Feb 15

Celebrate Balanchine's artistic vision

Diamonds
CHOREOGRAPHER

George Balanchine

COMPOSER

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Serenade
CHOREOGRAPHER

George Balanchine

COMPOSER

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Stars and Stripes
CHOREOGRAPHER

George Balanchine

COMPOSER

John Philip Sousa 

arranged by Hershy Kay

Visuals Credit

San Francisco Ballet in Balanchine’s Serenade // © Studio Schuller for San Francisco Ballet

Run Time

Diamonds – 34 minutes
Intermission – 20 minutes
Serenade – 35 minutes
Intermission – 15 minutes
Stars & Stripes – 32 minutes

Location

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. 

Run Time

Diamonds – 34 minutes
Intermission – 20 minutes
Serenade – 35 minutes
Intermission – 15 minutes
Stars & Stripes – 32 minutes

Location

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.

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

I – CHROMA

Dores André, Max Cauthorn, Frances Chung, Cavan Conley, Nikisha Fogo, Esteban Hernández,Jasmine Jimison, Victor Prigent, Archie Sullivan, Wei Wang

Concept, Direction, and Choreography:

Sir Wayne McGregor

Music:

Joby Talbot and Jack White III

Arranged by:

Joby Talbot

Orchestrated by:

Christopher Austin by arrangement with Chester Music

Set Design:

John Pawson

Costume Design:

Moritz Junge

Lighting Design:

Lucy Carter

Staged by:

Antoine Vereecken

World Premiere:

November 17, 2006–The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House; London, England

SF Ballet Premiere:

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

violin:

Cordula Merks

Viola:

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

Choreographer:

Sir Wayne McGregor

Composers:

Joby Talbot and Jack White III

Costume Design:

Joby Talbot

Lighting Design:

Christopher Austin by arrangement with Chester Music

World Premiere:

John Pawson

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
Ms. Sharon Mandell
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

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