Oct 23, 2019 the official database for broadway theatre information. Jacobs theatre, new york, the jungle at the curran, san francisco, fiddler on the roof at the playhouse theatre. We wish we had all 1,667 individual seat views for curran theatre but we dont, therefore the seat views we show are usually a sample from different sections in a venue. The critics and fans have all spoken, the book of mormon is the funniest vogue and the best the new york times musical to hit broadway in years. Back by popular demandthe book of mormon the magazine. Nov 30, 2012 the book of mormon made true believers out of the audience wednesday when the national touring company of the broadway blockbuster opened its shn run at the curran theatre. Nicholaw is renowned in musical theatre and his work is currently also on display in the west end production of aladdin. San franciscos curran is back with a new vision, nearly 100 years after it welcomed its first audiences. From the cozy lobby through the intimate auditorium to the back of house, the curran is more like a broadway theatre than any other in the country. In the book of mormon, a pair of mismatched mormon boys are sent on a mission to a place thats about as far from salt lake city as you can get. Stephen christopher anthony is so excited to be joining the dear evan hansen family. As well as his work on the book of mormon, jones has starred at the utah shakespeare festival in how to fight loneliness, king john, titus andronicus, and the tempest. After two soldout runs in san francisco, the book of mormon.
The book of mormon book, music and lyrics by trey parker, robert lopez and matt stone. Feb 15, 2012 san francisco audiences will receive a visit from the welldressed boys of the ninetime tony awardwinning hit the book of mormon, which will play the curran theatre this november. The book of mormon made true believers out of the audience wednesday when the national touring company of the broadway blockbuster opened its shn run at the curran theatre. Broadwaysf official ticketing site of the orpheum and.
Before embarking on the construction of the curran theatre, homer operated another theatre that had his name as well. Harry potter and the cursed child is the most awarded production in the history of britains olivier awards, winning a recordbreaking nine awards including best new play and best director. Broadway hit the book of mormon is on a mission to the. Book, music and lyrics by trey parker, robert lopez and matt stone. The curran theatre opened for business in february of 1922.
Beginning in november, the touring troupe will have a fiveweek stay at the curran theater in. Once inside, the details of your day fade with the allure of as you approach, the hustle bustle sweeps you into the lobby crowd spilling onto the sidewalk. Fortunately, the curran theatre in san francisco recently opened its doors for the first book of mormon production outside of the great white way. Each transaction is 100% verified and safe lets go. The book of mormon is located in the theater district neighborhood of manhattan. Shn announced wednesday that the first national touring company of the huge broadway hit will play. Ncube is living the dream in shns book of mormon bay. Critics and audience members alike have raved about this production of the tony awardwinning musical, and the opening night was a display of the citys finest citizens.
For broadway fans, dining and staying in and around the theater district is a must. The book of mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to uganda to try to convert citizens to the mormon religion. As of 2014, the theater is owned by carole shorenstein hays. Find tickets to harry potter and the cursed child part 2 on friday may 8 at 7. Curran theatre curran theatre tickets located in the heart of theater district in downtown san francisco, the curran theatre opened its doors in 1922. The curran theatre, located at 445 geary street between taylor and mason streets in the theatre district of san francisco, california was opened in february 1922, and was named after its first owner, homer curran. Book of mormon last played san franciscos curran theater from november 27, 20 to january 19, 2014. Bay area coronavirus closures and cancellations cbs san. Built in 1922, the curran has housed some of the biggest productions in theater history.
Feel like a deity as you take your seat in the luxurious prince of wales theatre, right in the heart of leicester square. Seatgeek is the safe choice for curran theatre tickets on the web. San francisco audiences will receive a visit from the welldressed boys of the ninetime tony awardwinning hit the book of mormon, which will play the curran theatre this november. The orpheum theatre is one of san franciscos premier live entertainment venues. It was closed from 2015 to 2017 for renovations that allowed it to combine a classical look with modern technology and accessibility. Featuring interactive seating maps, views from your seats and the largest inventory of tickets on the web. With its mix of filthy and obscene and sweetness and love the book of mormon certainly shocked when it debuted at the eugene oneil theatre back in 2011. View our show pages for more information about the book of mormon, curran theatre. Named after homer curran, the first owner, the curran theatre san francisco is a famous theatre located in the san francisco theatre district. Shnsf presents the book of mormon book, music and lyrics by trey parker, robert lopez and matt stone through june 27 th the orpheum theatre 1192 market st. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Join us today and guarantee your seats to 5 blockbuster broadway musicals, plus get immediate first access to purchase tickets to the book of mormon and the spongebob musical. Original broadway cast member jared gertner will star as elder cunningham in the first national tour of the book of mormon, launching in denver from august 14september 2 at the ellie caulkins. Carole shorenstein hays reopened the 1,600 seat venue january 2017.
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre. Under the curation of eighttime tony award winner carole shorenstein hays, almost a century after it welcomed its first bay area audiences, the curran has just completed a major restoration and renovation. I have probably been spoiled by the orpheum theater down near civic, but book of mormon was playing last year at the curran 2012 and i was not going to complain as long as i scored tickets. Thats right the book of mormon, which played a record breaking run in 2014, returns for a limited engagement april 15 through june 7, 2015 at the shn orpheum theatre. The book of mormon musical comedy book, lyrics and music by robert lopez, trey parker and matt stone now thru january 19, 2014 orpheum theatre at hyde and market streets in san francisco. Curran theatre in san francisco all performances of harry potter and the cursed child canceled through march 31. Book of mormon, new musical beautiful headline shn 2014.
A play that will change your life, at the shn curran kqed. The book of mormon london tickets are available for the musical playing in prince of wales theatre in the west end and booking until 27 june 2020, with further dates to be confirmed. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. Tickets are no longer available, except from scalpers, but there is a preshow lottery. Tickets to book of mormon the book of mormon is the smash hit of broadway and winner of 9 tony awards. The curran theatre is located in san francisco, california, and is one of the top venues of its kind in the state.
Tickets for book of mormon in san francisco the mercury news. The book of mormon shn orpheum theatre november 27, 20 january 19, 2014. The curran will be home to a handpicked selection of the most exciting stage works being conceived and created today. Tickets for book of mormon in san francisco share this. Back by popular demand, the book of mormon which played a recordbreaking, soldout twoweek engagement in 2015returns to san joses center for the performing arts 255 s. Phyre hawkins left provides an african sendoff to mormon missionaries elder price gavin creel, center and elder cunningham jared gertner in the book of mormon at the curran theatre.
Jan 24, 2014 1 of 16 prweb 2 of 16 nic rouleau center is elder price in the second national tour company of the book of mormon, part of the shn season at the orpheum theatre through jan. Nov 06, 2014 it seems san francisco cant get enough of the book of mormon, the broadway show returning to orpheum theatre this april after two soldout runs in san francisco, the book of mormon returns. Choreography for the book of mormon musical is by casey nicholaw, who codirects the show with parker. Peter and the starcatcher shn curran theatre november 5 december 1, 20. That was the first time ive actually been in the theater, a nice cosy little one. The production was choreographed by casey nicholaw and codirected by nicholaw and parker. Dec 18, 2012 fortunately, the curran theatre in san francisco recently opened its doors for the first book of mormon production outside of the great white way. Trey parker and matt stones the book of mormon succeeds first and foremost because it is just one hell of a show. Most recently he was in book of mormon on broadway us elder mckinley. Book of mormon san francisco run canceled for coronavirus. To purchase 10 or more tickets, visit broadway inbound. Tickets go on sale friday, november 14 at 10am through and shn audience services at 8887461799. Set design was by scott pask, with costumes by ann roth, lighting by brian macdevitt, and sound by brian ronan. Jones special skills include stage combat and bowling.
The book of mormon returns to san joses center for the. The production has won 24 major theatre awards in the uk since opening in july 2016 in london. He is known for his high energy production numbers and unique skill at staging musical comedy. Youve never seen a musical like it, guaranteed, and for one more week, its at the curran theatre in san francisco, less than a mile from king george hotel. Nov 16, 2012 in honor of the tonywinning musicals bay area debut tuesday at san franciscos curran theatre, here are the top 10 things you need to know about the book of mormon.
Curran theatre can hold up to 1,667 people but thats a lot of seats and therefore a lot of potential seat views. The broadway sensation by the creators of south park continues the duos tradition of equalopportunity offense, skewering both the mormon missionaries and the ugandans they are attempting to. Depending on whom you ask, the theater district spans approximately from sixth to. The book of mormon holds the record for the largest weekly gross in history at both the shn orpheum and curran theatre and played to over 100% capacity during its 2012 and 2014 engagements. The book of mormon london tickets musicals in london. One missionary, elder price, is an enthusiastic gogetter with a strong. Dorothy became the longestrunning musical theatre production at that time 1893 appearing opposite marie tempest in dorothy was the handsome actor hayden coffin. Curran theatre san francisco, ca event tickets center. Shn announced wednesday that the broadway smash hit, book of mormon is coming to san francisco. Shn announced wednesday that the first national touring company of the huge broadway hit will play a limited fiveweek engagement at the curran. In fact, many people feel that the curran theatre is one of the best on the entire west coast of the united states.
Dear evan hansen features a book by tony award winner steven levenson. Nov 06, 2014 the book of mormon holds the record for the largest weekly gross in history at both the shn orpheum and curran theatre and played to over 100% capacity during its 2012 and 2014 engagements. The book of mountains and seas at the new conservatory. The monster broadway hit about mormon missionaries in uganda is now working its way around the country and just opened a soldout, fiveweek run at san franciscos curran theatre as part of the shn season. Eugene oneill theatre 230 west 49th street between broadway and 8th avenue map.
Tickets are no longer available, except from scalpers, but there is a preshow lottery starting two hours before every performance at. Oct 11, 2012 milwaukee, wi prweb october 11, 2012 book of mormon tickets are going quickly for the show that was created by the same individuals who also created south park. Coronavirus cancels hamilton at the pantages, closes. The book of mormon is every bit as profane and profound and funny and sweet as everyone says it is. Book of mormon actually won an award for best musical theater album, with the shows original cast recording reaching number three on billboard music charts. Written by south park creators, trey parker, and matt stone, the book of mormon took broadway by storm, winning nine tony awards and a grammy in the process. Creel center and the cast celebrate the profane and profound joys of the book of mormon. For worshipers of musicals, the book of mormon remains a sacred text. The book of mormon the waitress pie challenge 2017 youtube. Curran 445 geary st, san francisco, california 94102 rated 4. It seems san francisco cant get enough of the book of mormon, the broadway show returning to orpheum theatre this april. Shn orpheum theatre will be hosting the tony award winning musical the book of mormon for its return to san francisco from april 15 to june 27, 2015. Book of mormon plays through december 30 at the curran theater. Eugene oneill theatre 230 west 49th street new york, ny 10019 accessible seating.
The book of mormon broadways original rule breaker. Curran theatre tickets box office harry potter san. Prior to mormon, he starred as conman frank abagnale jr in the national tour of catch me if you can. The production pokes fun at organized religion and tells an amusing tale about two naive mormon missionaries with high hopes of converting ugandan villagers to mormonism. The book of mormon national tour cast unveiled creel. Spring awakening and the long running the book of mormon. The donna summer musical, sting starring in the last ship, the bands visit, mean girls, and my fair lady. The curran theatre, home of harry potter, has a capacity of 1,667, and the venue said it will contact patrons to seek voluntarily exchange tickets for performances with more than 1,000. So, if you want to see one of the most popular shows in the west end and be shocked and entertained all at the same time, then the book of mormon is the place for you. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window. Harry potter and the cursed child the curran san francisco. It is no big surprise that such a popular show has theatergoers scrambling for the book of mormon tickets in order to catch a. The gershwins porgy and bess shn golden gate theatre november 10 december 8, 20.