APRIL 4–14
DOS MUJERES
CARMEN // WORLD PREMIERE
Cuban-born choreographer Arielle Smith guides us into the story of Carmen, a strong and feisty woman who craves love and independence without the traps of obsession or jealousy. Smith, an Olivier Award winner, is carving out her space as a forward-thinking creator known for pushing the boundaries of dance, theater, and film. Together with a score from Grammy Award–winning Arturo O’Farrill bringing the story to life.
BROKEN WINGS // SF BALLET PREMIERE
Enter the colorful and creative world of Frida Kahlo with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s critically acclaimed Broken Wings. This mini masterpiece explores the life and art of the celebrated Mexican painter. An experience unto itself, it’s a unique opportunity to enter into the realms of the paintings themselves through the lens of Kahlo’s wildly creative spirit.
NOTE: Please note that Broken Wings will use strobe lighting effects.
Run times
Carmen: 39 min
Intermission: 25 min
Broken Wings: 48 min
Total time: 1 hour, 52 minutes
OFFERS
Save 20% on Tue, Wed, Thu performances with promo code ESPECIAL.*
RUSH FOR ALL
$29 Rush For All tickets are offered for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evening, and Saturday matinee performances starting at 10 am on the day of the performance and ending 1 hour prior to curtain. Enter promo code LETSGO before selecting seats. Limit of 2 tickets.*
Each ticket includes a $1–2 facility fee. Order handling fee will be added at checkout.
CARMEN // WORLD PREMIERE
CHOREOGRAPHER: ARIELLE SMITH
COMPOSER: ARTURO O’FARRILL
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BROKEN WINGS // SF BALLET PREMIERE
CHOREOGRAPHER: ANNABELLE LOPEZ OCHOA
COMPOSER: PETER SALEM, WITH FEATURED MEXICAN FOLK SONG “LA LLORONA”
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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN DOS MUJERES AND FRIDA KAHLO at the Opera House
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AFTER DOS MUJERES
Join us in the lobby immediately following each performance of Dos Mujeres for festive post-show ambiance including live music by the all-female Mariachi ensemble Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah whose mission is to provide a platform for female mariachi musicians to express their deep love for this beloved musical tradition.
TREE OF LIFE AND DIEGO AND FRIDA GIANTS
Experience local artist Fernando Escartiz's large-format sculptures at the Opera House. Fernando Escartiz created the Tree of Life "México: Raíz y Fuerza," which represents the Mexican and Latin American communities in the Bay Area. His large format sculpture of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera was inspired by a portrait painted by Kahlo "where she shows herself small next to Diego Rivera. I see Frida as big, with the same height as the great muralist. That is the reason why, in my interpretation of the portrait, they are both the same size.”
PAPER FLOWER INSTALLATION BY CASA CIRCULO CULTURAL
Casa Circulo Cultural is a grassroots, community-based, multidisciplinary arts nonprofit dedicated to creating cultural programming reflective of the experiences of the Latino communities in the San Francisco Bay Area while promoting leadership development for the whole family.
Local artist crafts vibrant scenic curtain
Local artist crafts vibrant scenic curtain
Meet the choreographer behind the world premiere of Carmen
Meet the choreographer behind the world premiere of Carmen
What to expect from this visionary program
What to expect from this visionary program
"She never felt like the protagonist of her own story."
"She never felt like the protagonist of her own story."
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa breaks down her inspiration.
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa breaks down her inspiration.
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Broken Wings comes to San Francisco
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Broken Wings comes to San Francisco
Join Arielle Smith in studio as she crafts a world premiere.
Join Arielle Smith in studio as she crafts a world premiere.
Grammy Award-winning composer reimagines Carmen through a Cuban lens.
Grammy Award-winning composer reimagines Carmen through a Cuban lens.
*Terms and Conditions:
All sales are final. No refunds. Valid for Tue, Wed, Thu performances only and excludes Balcony, Balcony Rear, Balcony Side, and Balcony Side Rear. Exchanges are subject to availability, restrictions, and fees. Casting, programming, and prices are subject to change. Tickets are subject to availability. Offer does not apply to previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined with other offers. Discount does not apply to fees.
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Scenic Curtain Design by Maria A. Guzmán Capron
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Carmen (World Premiere)
Choreographer: Arielle Smith
Composer: Arturo O’Farrill
Set Design by: Riccardo Hernández
Costume Design: Gabriela Hearst
Lighting Design: Jim French
Dramaturg: Lucinda Coxon
World Premiere: April 4, 2024—San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
Music: Original composition commissioned by San Francisco Ballet. Scenic construction and painting by San Francisco Ballet Carpentry and Scenic Departments.
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