San Francisco Opera Education Reviews

The student matinee every year is a great opportunity for children to lear to appreciate ballet and classical music.

Gorgeous 1,000 seat Beaux Arts theatre at the War Memorial...Saw the Scintillating CHARO!! Too cool

Great venue. Came in for magic flute. Only complaint is that the concession stands are too far away to make it there and back comfortably during intermission.

I was here for a performance of the Marriage of Figaro the other night from 7:30 until about 11pm. The time went by very quickly during the lively performance. This is one of the top opera houses in the world. The acoustics are excellent, the performers are amazing, the seats are comfortable.
Tip: bring some sandwiches and snacks so avoid the rush at intermission

Make a reservation at the North Bar for intermission if you're visiting there for an opera. If you don't get a live person leave a detailed msg with your credit card info as well. Preorder your intermission snack, the crab salad and cheese board are good choices. During your intermission go straight up there. Your table, champagne, and refreshments will be ready. Oh, don't forget to check in when you arrive. The menu can be found online. The service is impeccable. The opera house itself is classic romantic. Depending on your taste in opera and music you should have a lovely time with a friend or a loved one.

I volunteered at a fundraiser. The space was phenomenal. There are women's, men's, and all-gender restrooms on each floor, ADA accessible restrooms and access throughout the building. No parking, but nearby parking garages or street parking.

The venue is classic, but the staff could use some refinement.

Beautiful, old opera house. Try to get seating up front because the music isn't as loud from the balcony.

Fabulous.....great start to the Christmas season. Opera, it's a wonderful life.

Great place to catch a show with your love ones or crew. If you buy tickets online make sure you understand the seating before you buy.

Beautiful theater, we went to see the nutcracker and it was fantastic!

The building is spectacular gilded glory. The entertainment is always first class. Tonight I was there for the Merola program finale. Amazing up and coming singers. The next generation.

Probably only New York Metropolitan Opera House Rivals this one. I've seen both Opera and ballet here and the experience is absolutely unforgettable.

Beautiful opera house. I feel like royalty going here.

Our first ballet of the season. Saw Program 2, it was FANTASTIC! We are so fortunate to have this stellar company. We've been season subscribers since late '70's.

Beautiful opera house with great acoustics. Well worth the time to see an opera here.

Beautiful Opera House, seats just about anywhere are good seats, acoustics are pretty good and they have supertitles above the stage in English so you can understand what's going on. Lots of parking close by for about $20, food and drinks on sale at the Opera House. You can also make a reservation in advance for dinner or for a snack at the second intermission to be ready for you to sit right down to your meal with enough time to eat and get back the show for the second half.

A HUGE house. Not intimate like many European houses

San Francisco Ballet's Sleeping Beauty was magical!

If you are an art lover, then make sure to add the War Memorial Opera House to your list of best things to do in San Francisco. Keep in mind that tickets sell out quickly. Therefore, if you d like to attend performances such as The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, and Frankenstein, then book a few months before your trip. If you decide to take in a show at the Opera House, you may wish to dress up for the occasion but it is not required.

Grew up in SF going to the Nutcracker, Symphony ( before Davies Hall) and Opera. Wonderful memories... Arthur Rubenstein, Beverly Sills, Pavarotti)...) Wonderful venue!

Best all time San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker performance. Dancers spectacular, scenery perfectly constructed & visually stunning, performance perfection.

Gorgeous opera house and stunning professional performance! No snacks allowed in any lobby!

Beautiful building! Great stage and view of performances.

Always a wonderful experience
Really enjoying Carmen even though it is really hot today

Watched Nutcracker with my wife and daughter. Ballet was fine and so is Opera House.

Terrible car got broken into. Was in there to enjoy the show.

First time attending a performance here. I would strongly suggest spending more money for a closer seat.

I have been Opera subscriber for over half a century.

An absolutely beautiful venue, even if the seats are desperately in need of an upgrade. The stage is very large and the acoustics are fantastic. Considering that they are one of the few California ballets and operas with a full orchestra, sound is key.

Amazingly beautiful Opera house. Great acoustics and decor. Not to be missed.

In 1945, the UN had its first conference here and signed the Charter of the United Nations here! How cool is that. I walked by and they had private tours of this historical location.

Wonderful historic building and architecture, but badly needs better air conditioning.

Marriage of Figaro was amazingly fun--real belly laughs! Amazing singing! Great and creative sets! Tantalizing orchestra!

Beautiful building, amazing shows!
Seating is a little weird in the front rows, chairs are low and people in front of you obstruct the view, so upper seats are better visibility ones...of course a little far from the scene...

We usually attend a matinee and have brunch first at Prelude at the Opera House. The food is excellent- fresh, flavorful with a good variety of choices even for vegans. The opera is always simply beautiful in so many ways.

An incredible good time was had by the three of us the seats were very comfortable and the show was so beautiful and entertaining!

Beautiful opera house, and the Nutcracker performance was excellent.

Amazing building! World class ballet company and opera company! A treat just to enjoy the building!

Romantic old school location to enjoy an evening of entertainment and class

Beautiful venue, great acoustics. Handicap accessible. Seats and carpet are worn and in need of repair. Full buffet is great! Toilet seats are very low. Interior stairs to seats are very steep.

Watched the Nutcracker ballet show. Amazing and good for kids too.

Highly recommend not saving money and sitting in Grand tier or dress circle.

Educational place for kids. You can easily spend all day watching fishes, planetarium show and etc. my second time there and we love it.
They have a Cafe too
Try the earthquake section. Awesome

Stunning interior! What are place to see an amazing production of The Nutcracker. Hey here early, especially if you are getting food or drinks beforehand. This is a great place for the kids to, they look forward to The Nutcracker here every year.

The performance of The Nutcracker ballet was stellar! As far as the War Memorial Opera House is concerned, it's an extremely old building that could use a lot of updating... Their ADA accommodations are laughable, and the elevators are extremely slow... There are not enough restrooms for all the patrons that attended, and I heard several people say the alcohol was extremely watered down. But it's an absolutely beautiful building, with a lot of history!

Very nice venue. Everything was clean and the staff was friendly.

The Opera House was completed in 1932... If you love architecture this is a must-see bonuses you also get to see their good show.

A place where one can appreciate, enjoy, enjoy, bcon the presentations that take place there, any activity in the opera is culture, education, excellent

Such an inspiring group of environmental warriors!!!

Beautiful theater. Super easy to reach. I loved going to see the Nutcracker.

The seating is somewhat tight. Not much leg or elbow room.

S.F. Opera...my favourite U.S. opera house after the Met in Manhattan.

I saw Turandot,and it was marvelous. I enjoyed food salon area with some good people

My bestfriend took my mom and myself to Sheyun. It is a very nice venue.

We saw Henry Rollins here. There were pretty murals too.

I watched a performance of Shen Yun here. Very beautiful building with stunning architecture. Parking is a pain though.