Join us for a series of activation events at the Marin Theatre focusing on waste awareness and community engagement. The events kick off on Sunday, February 2nd, at 1 PM with a talk featuring Lance Gardner and Carey Perloff at Book Passage in Corte Madera. The following days will include various activities such as a lobby exhibition, conversation sessions with costume and scenic designers, and a pre-show panel with women’s reproductive health experts. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with artists and discuss pressing issues within our community.
Event WebsiteIdomeneo, a captivating opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, tells the poignant story of Idomeneo, who faces a heart-wrenching decision to sacrifice his own son to the god Neptune after surviving a storm at sea. This new production by Lindy Hume presents a visually stunning and emotionally charged opera, exploring themes of duty, love, and sacrifice against the backdrop of Mozart's beautiful score. Audiences will experience the depth of this narrative intertwined with remarkable performances by acclaimed singers and a remarkable orchestral performance led by Music Director Eun Sun Kim. Performances for Idomeneo begin in June 2025.
Join bestselling author Juan Williams for a compelling discussion on the rise of America's second civil rights movement. As he outlines the trajectory from the Obama presidency through significant events like Charlottesville and the January 6 Capitol incident, Williams highlights how demographic changes and the use of social media shape today's activism against systemic racism and police brutality. The session will delve into the new generation's goals and challenges, linking historical struggles for equality with modern efforts for social justice. This event promises to be an engaging exploration of the present and future of civil rights in America.
San Francisco Ballet’s Meet the Artist pre-performance talks are back in the Opera House for the 2025 Repertory Season! Join us before Friday evening and Sunday matinee performances for an informative talk featuring dancers, choreographers, musicians, and other artists in conversation with a moderator. The interviews take place in the orchestra level 55 minutes before the performance starts. Open seating is in the orchestra level, but a performance ticket for that date is required to enter the Opera House to attend Meet the Artist interviews.
Manon delves into the clash between love and ambition through a tragic tale of desire and survival. An impoverished French woman struggles between genuine love and the lure of luxury, ultimately discovering that her quest for opulence leads to ruin. Sir Kenneth MacMillan's acclaimed work provides profound insights into human psychology and the destructive nature of desire. This influential ballet makes its Bay Area debut, presented with original sets and costumes from the Royal Ballet. Performances are set from January 24 to February 1, 2025, at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.