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Best Shows in April 2025

March 2025

in San Francisco

May 2025

San Francisco Ballet: Frankenstein at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Ballet: Frankenstein

Liam Scarlett's celebrated production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein returns to San Francisco in March 2025! Scarlett's work has been lauded for its psychological complexities and expressive movement in dance. His first full-length ballet, Frankenstein brings to life the troubled Dr. Frankenstein and his equally tragic Creature, exploring man's desire to create and moving away from its "horror" label.

Comedy of Errors at Toni Rembe Theatre

Comedy of Errors

A firm favorite of Shakespeare's oeuvre, The Comedy of Errors is a colorful confection of chaos full of witty wordplay, frothy farce, and irresistible anarchy. This bubbly comedy will whisk you to a faraway land where the fortunes of two sets of identical twins opens up a world of romance, seductions, brushes with the law and of course, plenty of instances of mistaken identity! Tony-nominee Christina Anderson's update refreshes the jokes while keeping all the timeless charm and is not to be missed!

Apr 22 - 29, 2025

Toni Rembe Theatre

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Anne-Sophie Mutter at Davies Symphony Hall

Anne-Sophie Mutter

Anne-Sophie Mutter has achieved much in her four-decade long music career, let alone being named of the greatest violin virtuosos of our time. She was awarded the esteemed Siemens Music Prize in 2008, was made an honorary fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in London at just 22-years old, and has received four Grammy awards for solo orchestral and chamber music performances.

Two Trains Running at Toni Rembe Theatre

Two Trains Running

Depicting racial segregation in 20th Century America, Two Trains Running tells the story of the black American migration to Northern states in order to escape the harsh Jim Crow Laws and how years later, they were still affected by this move. The play was first performed in 1990 before entering Broadway in 1992 and then becoming a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

Apr 15 - 30, 2025

Toni Rembe Theatre

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Zellerbach Hall

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Designated by Congress as 'a vital American cultural ambassador to the world', it's been over 60 years since Alvin Ailey and his group of African-American dancers performed for the very first time at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The tour is packed full of premieres and returning favorites, offering a fantastic chance to enjoy the group once again.

San Francisco Ballet - Broken Love at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Ballet - Broken Love

In April 2024 audiences can enjoy a highly anticipated return of two standout productions from the San Francisco Ballet's 2024 season, "Broken Wings" by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Sir Frederick Ashton's "Marguerite and Armand." Ochoa's dynamic portrayal of Frida Kahlo's life is brought to life with a wonderful original score infused with mariachi music, with movement and music intertwining to capture the essence of Kahlo's paintings.

Evgeny Kissin at Davies Symphony Hall

Evgeny Kissin

The Russian-British-Israeli classical pianist first found fame as a child prodigy and went on to have a far-reaching career performing his best-known interpretations of Romantic Era works, particularly those of Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt. Showcasing artistry of the highest calibre and a powerful key-touch, the Grammy award-winning virtuoso has worked with almost all of the world's leading orchestras.

Tom Green at Bimbos 365 Club

Tom Green

With his unique and wild sense of humour, Canadian actor, rapper, writer, comedian, and ex-Mr Drew Barrymore Tom Green made a big splash in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The former host of MTV's "The Tom Green Show" and author of "Hollywood Causes Cancer.", he previously hosted his internet talk show "Tom Green's House Tonight" from his living room, and now you get to see the prankster's antics live on stage, as he is currently embarking on a 2024 US tour!

Kylie Minogue at Chase Center

Kylie Minogue

The Grammy Award-winning Pop Princess is heading out on The Tension Tour with 40 years of hits that will make your heart go "Padam Padam"! From a small stint as Charlene on Neighbors to commanding the biggest stages globally, earning an OBE and selling over 80 million records, Kylie Minogue is the highest-selling female Australian artist.

Apr 22, 2025

Chase Center

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Deon Cole at Cobbs Comedy Club

Deon Cole

After earning two NAACP Image Awards and two SAG Awards nominations for his career-defining role on critically acclaimed sitcom Black-ish, Deon Cole has fast become a household name. But the multi-talented performer has a long list of credits not only as an actor but as a stand-up comic and Emmy-nominated screenwriter to boot. Don't miss out when Cole returns to his comedy roots during the hotly anticipated tour.

Bullet for My Valentine with Trivium at SF Masonic Auditorium

Bullet for My Valentine with Trivium

Head-banging their way across the world on a brand-new tour, modern metal legends Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine are taking influence from their game-changing albums (The Poison and Ascendancy) to bring you The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour. Are you daring enough to ascend into mosh-pit mayhem? It's time to crank the volume up!

Bruce Cockburn at Palace of Fine Arts

Bruce Cockburn

The Canadian folk and alt-rock singer is known for his progressive messages for social justice, the environment, politics, and welcoming spirituality, as much as he is for the sheer volume of material put out over 40 years. With over 300 songs recorded for 30 album releases, this hard-working rocker has seen 20 of these records achieve platinum status. With his 2014 autobiography, Rumours of Glory: A Memoir praised for its eloquence and humanity, Cockburn represents the best of the Canadian spirit.

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