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HELGI TOMASSON’S NUTCRACKER CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN SAN FRANCISCO, RETURNS TO THE STAGE DECEMBER 6–29
Nov 6, 2024
San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker returns to the War Memorial Opera House December 6–29, celebrating the 20th anniversary of former Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson’s production with an extended run of shows.
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET HONORS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL CHOREOGRAPHER HELGI TOMASSON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 5:30 PM
Apr 14, 2022
In honor of Helgi Tomasson, San Francisco Ballet’s Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer who, after 37 years, will retire following the Company’s 2022 Season, SF Ballet will host a one-night-only celebratory event on Sunday, April 24, 5:30 pm.
Helgi Tomasson's Farewell Season with San Francisco Ballet Concludes with Swan Lake
Apr 7, 2022
San Francisco Ballet will close Helgi Tomasson’s 37th and final season as Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer with Swan Lake, opening Friday, April 29 and running for 10 performances through May 8 at the War Memorial Opera House.
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR THE 89th REPERTORY SEASON OPENING NIGHT GALA: LA GRANDE FÊTE
Nov 17, 2021
After more than two years, one of the Bay Area’s most-anticipated annual social events of the year returns in person on Thursday, January 27, 2022.
San Francisco Ballet Returns to the War Memorial Opera House with Nutcracker, an American Holiday Tradition it Established More than 75 Years Ago
Oct 13, 2021
This December, San Francisco Ballet, the Company and School that has been a trailblazer in dance since its founding in 1933, returns to the War Memorial Opera House from December 10–30 for 29 performances of Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson’s beloved Nutcracker.
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL CHOREOGRAPHER HELGI TOMASSON RECEIVES THE MUSEUM OF PERFORMANCE + DESIGN'S SAN FRANCISCO ARTS MEDALLION, OCTOBER 21, 2021
Sep 28, 2021
San Francisco Ballet Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson will be presented with the San Francisco Arts Medallion for his outstanding leadership in the arts on October 21, 2021 at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society in San Francisco.