San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 38) see S ee & d o D neW ConServAtory theAtre Center www. nctcsf.org, 25 van ness ave., lower level, 415-861-4914. For 26 years, a dynamic performing arts complex and professional theater arts school, with theater for adult and young audiences. discount for groups of 15 or more. box office hours W–sa 1:30–8pm, su–tu noon–3pm. ticket prices vary. student rush tickets available with valid student id. ae, d, mc, V. poSt Street theAtre www.poststreettheatre. com, 450 post St., 415-321-2910. a beautifully restored 729-seat jewel-box theater presents a diverse array of high-caliber, off-broadway and avant-garde theatrical attractions. call for performance schedule. SAn FrAnCiSCo ShAKeSpeAre FeStivAl www. sfshakes.org, p.O. Box 460937, 94146, 415-558-0888, 800-978-plaY (7529). best known for producing Free shakespeare in the Park, a bay area tradition in the Presidio of san Francisco and other bay area parks, July through sept. call for performance schedule. ShAnghAi SAn FrAnCiSCo www.shanghaisan francisco.com, 6114 laSalle ave., Suite 842 (Oakland 94611), 877-384-7843. interactive theatrical adventure through san Francisco. the city is the stage and you are the star! do not miss the intrigue, surprises around every corner. sa–su 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm. admission $45. Walking required. Group rates available. minimum number in a group two. ae, mc, V. Shn www.shnsf.com, 1182 market St., Suite 200, 415-5512075. shn presents the best of broadway theater series at the curran, Golden Gate and orpheum theaters, delivering the ultimate broadway experience to san Francisco. Visit Web site for productions and showtimes. t HEat Er – l On G run S BAtS improv www.improv.org, Bayfront theater, Building B, third Floor, Fort mason center, 415-4746776. one of the bay area’s favorite improvisational theater companies. improvised comedy, music and drama performances every F, sa and su. corporate/private shows and workshops available at any location. BeACh BlAnKet BABylon beachblanketbabylon. com, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd., 415-421-4222. steve silver’s award-winning, zany musical revue features excellent singers sporting enormous hats and stunning visual-pun costumes. longest-running musical revue in theater history. Patrons must be at least 21 for evening shows (photo id required). minors are welcome at su matinee where only soft drinks are sold. inSigniFiCAnt otherS www.isomusical.com, theatre 39 at pier 39, Beach St. and the Embarcadero, 415433-3939. the hilarious new hit musical about life and love in san Francisco. an irresistible new tale of the city! F–sa 8pm. su 2pm. $46 center seating, $39 side seating, $15 student rush tickets. Group rates available. minimum number in a group eight. ae, d, mc, V. teAtro zinzAnni www.zinzanni.org, pier 29, 415438-2668 (box office). an extraordinary evening of enchantment that blends european cabaret, spectacle and music with a five-course dinner. seating is restaurant style at individual, reserved tables. W–sa beginning at 6pm, su beginning at 5pm. call for schedule. tony n tinA’S WeDDing www.pier39shows.com, pier 39, the Embarcadero and Beach St., 866-811-4111. the hilarious interactive comedy where the audience plays the roles of guests at the world’s funniest wedding! includes italian dinner, champagne, wedding cake and dancing. th–sa 7pm. admission ViP $114.50 (plus tax), general admission $88.50 (plus tax). Group rates available. minimum number in a group 10. WiCKeD www.shnsf.com, Orpheum theatre, 1192 market St., 415-551-2000. the New York Times calls “WicKed” “broadway’s biggest blockbuster” and refers to the show as “one of the most successful shows in broadway history.” Variety described the show as a “cultural phenomenon.” its open-ended engagement at the orpheum theatre begins on January 27, 2009. there’s no place like home, and the san Francisco production is a significant homecoming for “WicKed,” which premiered in san Francisco in may 2003 before casting its spell on broadway. Group rates available. minimum number in a group 20. tu–sa 8pm, W, sa–su 2pm, select su evenings at 7:30pm. tickets $30–99. Premium seats available. ae, d, mc, V. niGHt l iFE aDul t Ent Er t a i n m En t BroADWAy ShoWgirlS CABAret www.show girlssf.com, 412 Broadway, 415-391-2800. one of the most luxurious upscale gentlemen’s clubs in california with more than 150 gorgeous entertainers, four-star restaurant fine dining and more than 15,000 square feet of pampering and elegance. open nightly 6pm–2am. ae, cb, dc, Jcb, mc, V. 38 san Francisco convention & Visitors bureau http://www.winetrain.com
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