WORLD PREMIERE | CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE JOFFREY BALLET
Jan 23 – Feb 1
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Where passion and consequence collide
Yuri Possokhov
Ilya Demutsky
Katherine Barkman as Tatiana and Joseph Walsh as Onegin from Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin // © Studio Schuller for San Francisco Ballet
Act I & II – 1 hour and 7 minutes
Intermission – 20 minutes
Act III & IV – 52 minutes
War Memorial Opera House
Programming, casting, and prices subject to change.
Eugene Onegin is a deeply human exploration of love, regret, and the heart’s fragility. In this highly anticipated world premiere, Resident Choreographer Yuri Possokhov brings new life to Pushkin’s classic tale, where one fateful decision shatters relationships and lingers for a lifetime. Set in the twilight of Imperial Russia, this cautionary tale follows a jaded aristocrat who must reckon with the consequences of rejecting true love.
This landmark co-production with The Joffrey Ballet unites a team of international artists with an original score by Fulbright Scholar and Golden Mask Award-winner Ilya Demutsky, costumes by Academy Award-winner Tim Yip, sets by Olivier Award-nominated Tom Pye, and libretto by Valeriy Pecheykin.
Be among the first to witness this monumental theatrical experience.
RUSH FOR ALL
Rush tickets, when available, will be announced here on our website approximately 48 hours in advance and go on sale the day of the performance, starting at 10:00am and go off sale the hour before the curtain.
We’re pleased to announce limited Rush tickets for Eugene Onegin on Saturday, January 31 at 2:00pm.
Enter promo code RUSHONEGIN to access discounted prices ranging from $35–$99.
Act I & II – 1 hour and 7 minutes
Intermission – 20 minutes
Act III & IV – 52 minutes
War Memorial Opera House
Programming, casting, and prices subject to change.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Save 20%
Use promo code SEEITFIRST to save 20%* on the January 23 – January 29 performances of Eugene Onegin.
* TERMS & CONDITIONS
*Offer available while supplies last and may end without notice at the discretion of management. Discount excludes the January 30 – February 1 performances and seats in the Balcony, Balcony Side, Balcony Rear, and Balcony Side Rear. Each ticket contains a $2 facility fee. Discount does not apply to fees. Exchanges are subject to availability, restrictions, and fees are at the regular price, not the discounted price. Casting, programming, and prices are subject to change. Offer does not apply to previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined with other offers.
RUSH FOR ALL
Rush tickets, when available, will be announced here on our website approximately 48 hours in advance and go on sale the day of the performance, starting at 10am, and go off sale an hour before the curtain.
We’re pleased to announce limited Rush tickets for Eugene Onegin on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30 pm.
Enter promo code RUSHONEGIN to access discounted prices ranging from $35–$99.
Special Events
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
Friday, January 23, 2026 AT 8:00 pm
CHOREOGRAPHER
Yuri Possokhov
MUSIC
Ilya Demutsky
LIBRETTO
Valeriy Pecheykin
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY
Alexander Pushkin
Scenic Designer: Tom Pye
Costume Designer: Tim Yip
Lighting Designer: Jim French
Projection Designer: Finn Ross
Assistants to the Choreographer: Frances Chung and Adam Blyde
Drama Coach: Javier Galitó-Cava
Project Management: Donna Bachman
World Premiere: January 23, 2026–San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
This production of Eugene Onegin is a co-production of San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet.
Music: Original composition commissioned by San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet. Libretto based on Eugene Onegin; A Novel in Verse, by Alexander Pushkin, a new translation by James E. Falen, Oxford World’s Classics. Additional text source Winter Evening, by Alexander Pushkin, translated by Walter Arndt. Assistant Lighting Designer: Erin Earle Fleming. Property Supervisor: Lily Mollgaard. Fight Director: Martino Pistone. Scenic construction and painting by Bay Productions Limited. Additional scenic construction and painting by San Francisco Ballet Scene Shop. Costumes constructed by The Joffrey Ballet Costume Shop.
Eugene Onegin
Casting & Credits
Friday, January 23 AT 8:00 pm
CHOREOGRAPHER
Yuri Possokhov
MUSIC
Ilya Demutsky
LIBRETTO
Valeriy Pecheykin
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY
Alexander Pushkin
Scenic Designer: Tom Pye
Costume Designer: Tim Yip
Lighting Designer: Jim French
Projection Designer: Finn Ross
Assistants to the Choreographer: Frances Chung and Adam Blyde
Drama Coach: Javier Galitó-Cava
Project Management: Donna Bachman
World Premiere: January 23, 2026–San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
This production of Eugene Onegin is a co-production of San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet.
Music: Original composition commissioned by San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet. Libretto based on Eugene Onegin; A Novel in Verse, by Alexander Pushkin, a new translation by James E. Falen, Oxford World’s Classics. Additional text source Winter Evening, by Alexander Pushkin, translated by Walter Arndt. Assistant Lighting Designer: Erin Earle Fleming. Property Supervisor: Lily Mollgaard. Fight Director: Martino Pistone. Scenic construction and painting by Bay Productions Limited. Additional scenic construction and painting by San Francisco Ballet Scene Shop. Costumes constructed by The Joffrey Ballet Costume Shop.
CONDUCTOR: Martin West
*Eugene Onegin: Joseph Walsh
*Tatiana Larina: Katherine Barkman
*Vladimir Lensky: Wei Wang
*Olga Larina: Wona Park
Prince Gremin: Harrison James
Praskovya Larina: Joanna Berman
Zaretsky: Andris Kundzins
Filpyevna, the Nanny: Katita Waldo
Narrator: Alex Jennings
ACT I: SPRING
FUNERAL ATTENDEES: Rubén Cítores Nieto, Benjamin Davidoff, Jakub Groot, Andris Kundzins, Justin-Cooper Meeks, Nathaniel Remez, Logan Shaw, Jasper True Stanford, Asher Stephenson, Adrian Zeisel
MAIDS: Anna Chaziroglou, Amelia Soh
LEAD SPRING SPIRIT: Nikisha Fogo
SPRING SPIRITS: Sofia Albers, Gabriela Gonzalez, Katharine Lee, SunMin Lee, Rimi Nakano, Leili Rackow, Anatalia St. Clair, Tyla Steinbach
SUMMER SPIRITS: Luca Ferrò, Lleyton Ho, Lucas López, Ángel García Molinero, Dylan Pierzina, Simone Pompignoli, Benjamin Taber, Alexis Francisco Valdes
ACT II: SUMMER
TATIANA’S FRIENDS: Anna Chaziroglou, Aaliyahmarie Key, Elizabeth Mateer
NIGHTMARE CREATURES: Rebecca Blenkinsop, Rubén Cítores Nieto, Benjamin Davidoff, Jakub Groot, Nathaniel Remez, Anatalia St. Clair, Adrian Zeisel
GUESTS OF THE BALL: Sofia Albers, Rebecca Blenkinsop, Rubén Cítores Nieto, Benjamin Davidoff, Jacey Gailliard, Jakub Groot, Elizabeth Mateer, Pemberley Ann Olson, Nathaniel Remez, Jasper True Stanford, Tyla Steinbach, Asher Stephenson, Juliana Wilder, Adrian Zeisel
THE BAND: Charlie Carberry, Sawyer Jordan, Donghui Kim, Shun Matsui, Raul Noyola Morales
INTERMISSION
ACT III: AUTUMN
AUTUMN SPIRITS: Jihyun Choi, Fernando Carratalá Coloma, Carmela Mayo, Ángel García Molinero, Sasha Mukhamedov, Joshua Jack Price
OFFICERS: Lucas López, Justin-Cooper Meeks, Benjamin Taber
ACT IV: WINTER
GUESTS OF THE BALL: Sofia Albers, Rebecca Blenkinsop, Rubén Cítores Nieto, Benjamin Davidoff, Jacey Gailliard, Jakub Groot, Katharine Lee, Lucas López, Elizabeth Mateer, Justin-Cooper Meeks, Rimi Nakano, Pemberley Ann Olson, Nathaniel Remez, Jasper True Stanford, Anatalia St. Clair, Tyla Steinbach, Asher Stephenson, Benjamin Taber, Juliana Wilder, Adrian Zeisel
WINTER SPIRITS: Maya Chandrashekaran, Anna Chaziroglou, Benjamin Davidoff, Jakub Groot, Lleyton Ho, Katharine Lee, SunMin Lee, Lucas López, Justin-Cooper Meeks, Pemberley Ann Olson, Dylan Pierzina, Simone Pompignoli, Leili Rackow, Anatalia St. Clair, Tyla Steinbach, Benjamin Taber, Alexis Francisco Valdes, Juliana Wilder
*Cast changes will be announced to the audience prior to each performance.
SUPPORT FOR EUGENE ONEGIN PROUDLY PROVIDED BY
Anonymous
Fang and Gary Bridge
Christine Russell and Mark Schlesinger
Kathleen Scutchfield
Ms. Laura Clifford
Dr. Sunnie Evers
Dr. Ian Friedland
Joan and Alan Henricks
John S. Osterweis
Lisa S. Pritzker
Jennifer and Steven Walske
Diane B. Wilsey
Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark
Anne L. Kaplan
Lynda Sue Lane, M.D.
Rudolf Nureyev Fund at The Joffrey Ballet
Mr. and Mrs. Joel V. Williamson
Jane Ellen Murray Foundation
*RUSH FOR ALL TERMS & CONDITIONS
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Rush tickets are limited and not available on every seat in every seating section. Limit of 2. Rush tickets go on sale at 10 am on the performance date and end 1 hour prior to curtain. Pricing ranges $35–$99 and may vary from performance to performance. 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.