Christopher Wheeldon's sumptuous fairytale ballet from 2013 makes a welcome return to SF Ballet as part of the 2023 season. Wheeldon's take on Cinderella is based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, is a surreal dream-like ballet, set to Prokofiev's score, and showcases both lavish sets and costumes by designer Julian Crouch, and ethereal projections by Daniel Brodie. A perfect ballet for both ballet fans and novices, this family-friendly production is a great way to get the kids to love dance.

We've all heard the tale, now you can witness the tragedy. San Francisco Ballet revives Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson's vivid and fresh take on the ultimate Shakespearean romantic tragedy for the 2023 season. A must-see for fans of classical ballet and a hankering for the graceful, yet tragic story, set against the hauntingly beautiful score by Prokofiev.

Puccini's heartbreaking tale of innocence, betrayal and sacrifice returns in a bold and beautiful production conducted by music director Eun Sun Kim and directed by Amon Miyamoto. You'll experience this classic through the eyes of Cio-Cio-San's son Trouble, who is waiting for a father he's never met. But will he be welcomed with open arms? Or will he feel the same disappointment his Mother does on his Fathers long awaited return.

Summer 2023 marks the return of Richard Strauss's seldom-seen opera, not performed by the San Francisco Opera in over 30 years. In this brand-new production featuring designs by British artist David Hockney, Strauss's fantasy tale is given a new lease of life offering many audiences a chance to enjoy live for the very first time.