Forsythe’s
Jan 29–Feb 7
Opulent, romantic, and endlessly spellbinding
Helgi Tomasson after Marius Petipa
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Wona Park in Tomasson’s The Sleeping Beauty // © Erik Tomasson
Performance One – 49min
Intermission – 20min
Performance Two – 36min
War Memorial Opera House
The Sleeping Beauty is the pinnacle of the classical ballet canon. Choreographed by Helgi Tomasson after Marius Petipa and set to Tchaikovsky’s radiant score, this production honors the grandeur of the 19th-century classic while bringing a fresh vitality, showcasing regal pageantry, virtuosic technique, and enduring romance. It is a fairy tale that is both enchanting and captivating for audiences of all ages—elegant, timeless, and a celebration of classical ballet at its finest.
Performance One – 49min
Intermission – 20min
Performance Two – 36min
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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Credits
Helgi Tomasson after Marius Petipa
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Jens-Jacob Worsaae
Craig Miller
January 15, 1890—Mariinsky Theatre; St. Petersburg, Russia
March 13, 1990—War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
Friday, January 29 AT 7:30 pm
The Sleeping Beauty
Casting & Credits
Friday, January 29 AT 7:30 pm
Jens-Jacob Worsaae
Craig Miller
January 15, 1890—Mariinsky Theatre; St. Petersburg, Russia
March 13, 1990—War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
SUPPORT FOR San Francisco Ballet PROUDLY PROVIDED BY
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