A magical musical adaptation for the holidays
The San Francisco Playhouse returns with the 2021/22 season, their most important year yet. With a mixture of classic theatre, exciting world premieres, and a stupendous musical finale, it's gearing up to be another unforgettable season from the esteemed company! In time for the holidays, Shakespeare is shaken up with this critically acclaimed musical adaptation of his definitive comedy of twisted up twins, mistaken identities, and some very fetching yellow stockings...
Conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shania Taub, with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, this exciting production is directed by longtime SFP collaborator Susi Damilano with musical direction from Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helger.
Enjoy the delightfully spirited tale of Viola, a shipwrecked orphan who takes matters into her own hands when stranded on the shores of the ancient isle of Illyria. Populated by a lovelorn Duke, a mourning (yet single) Lady, and enough carousing servants to fill Downton Abbey, Viola must assume the disguise of a man just to find her way. And when that disguise lands her in a love triangle, she's no choice but to hold on as the hijinks flow. Love, laughter, and delight shine on all corners of the Bard's mad-cap masterpiece.