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War Memorial Opera House

301 Van Ness Avenue at Grove Street, San Francisco, CA
415 864 3330
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Ranked #59 of 347 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Theaters, Architectural Buildings
Traveler Description: The War Memorial Opera House is home to both the San Francisco Opera and Ballet.  Opera season runs approximately 6 weeks in June and July and then... more »
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

The Opera House is one of the most beautiful buildings in San Francisco. Even if opera isn't your favorite, take in the Opera House. The visual treat and gorgeous architecture will thrill you. More

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New York
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

I came here one night because I like opera and I brought someone and it was very very special. The voices were great and the performers were fantastic. Who would have thought? More

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SF Bay
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

I love going to the War Memorial. The ladies in my house go to the Nutcracker every year at the War Memorial and the building is beautiful, the acoustics are great, seating nice. It is easy to get to using Bart and a short walk. More

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Jackson County, OR
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

Went to see Carmen with Kendall Gladen mezzo soprano as title role. Excellent smaller Opera house. One of the horns was overpowering but the conductor and rest of the orchestra was excellent. Special thanks to the bassoon for their solo. As expected, the French was often difficult to follow when sung by non-native speakers. The overhead translation was helpful, even... More

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oregon
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

We saw Turadot and it was beautiful. The stage is amazing, the set beautiful and the production was excellent. The people watching is fun too. They have LONG intermissions to allow people to eat a sit down meal during this time which is a little strange. Overall, it was a really good experience. More

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Dublin, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011
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I purchased a subscription to the opera for the current season. I have attended two performances. First, an incredibly mediocre "Heart of a Soldier" that does not deserve to be put on the main stage of a city like San Francisco. What a horrid performance. The story is interesting, but the characters are unconvincing and the voices just average or... More

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