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 dark and dramatic 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.^
The Creature's Court Experience
Gather seven of your ballet besties and step into the gothic grandeur of Frankenstein with this ultimate VIP box experience.
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Wei Wang as the Creature in Scarlett's Frankenstein // © San Francisco Ballet, photo by RJ Muna
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Offer valid for the 4/29, 4/30, 5/1, and 5/2 performances of Frankenstein Encore only. Discounts are while supplies last and may end without notice at the discretion of management. Exchanges are subject to availability, restrictions, and fees. Each ticket has a $1 or $2 facility fee. Discount does not apply to fees. Casting, programming, and prices are subject to change. Offer does not apply to previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined with other offers.
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
Casting, times, and program subject to change
Geoff Heron has blown stuff up for Star Wars. Now, he's taking on Frankenstein.
Experience Lowell Liebermann's score as performed by the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
^ 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.