An Electrifying Tale of Life, Death, Love, and Identity
Shrouded in gothic mystery, Victor Frankenstein assembles the Creature piece by piece, breathing new life into Mary Shelley's classic tale. This captivating production offers a visceral, emotionally charged journey into life, death, love, and identity, enhanced by a hauntingly evocative score that intensifies the dramatic and mysterious atmosphere.
WHO IT'S FOR: Are you a sci-fi lover with a taste for gothic and steampunk thrills? This program is designed for anyone who loved Emma Stone in the film Poor Things, true crime junkies, and anyone who craves a thrilling escape from reality. If you’re curious about where the eerie meets the edgy, this is your ticket.
Contains mature themes.^
Frankenstein Encore dates: Apr 26–May 4
Wei Wang as the Creature in Scarlett's Frankenstein // © San Francisco Ballet, photo by RJ Muna
CHOREOGRAPHER
Liam Scarlett
COMPOSER
Lowell Liebermann
RUNTIME
Act I – 52 min
Intermission – 20 min
Act II – 43 min
Intermission – 15 min
Act III – 32 min
Total runtime: 2 hours, 47 minutes
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Casting, times, and program subject to change
Experience Lowell Liebermann's score as performed by the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
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^Content Advisory: This production of Frankenstein includes strobe lights, sound effects, pyrotechnics, and instances of violence and suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, please call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. For local resources, visit namisf.org/resources.