The San Francisco Opera is a century-old tradition, regularly putting on beautiful shows every year with talented performers. While the Opera is typically held in the grand War Memorial Opera House, the opera is opting for an open-air stage this spring. Starting in April, the SF Opera will perform Bohème Out of the Box at Crane Cove Park, a new waterfront park in Dog Patch.
Bohème Out of the Box is a series of free outdoor performances that is in its 4th season. The performances are an abridged version of the opera La Bohème, which was actually the first performance done by the SF Opera over 100 years ago. The series will perform at outdoor venues around the Bay Area in April, and you can catch them at Crane Cove Park on April 11 and 12 at 2 pm.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with the city and the Port of San Francisco to bring Bohème Out of the Box to Crane Cove this spring,” said Matthew Shilvock, San Francisco Opera General Director. “There is something wonderfully synergistic about bringing our converted shipping-container stage to the port, connecting opera to San Francisco’s spectacular waterfront, and welcoming local audiences to experience this heartbreakingly romantic story in a new context.”
The show will be approximately an hour long, with a live piano. You can, of course, expect the performance in Italian, although English translations will be available via your phone. Other cities on the schedule include Emeryville, Oakland, Woodside, and Concord. Crane Cove Park first opened in 2020, turning Pier 70 into a beautiful waterfront park as the Dog Patch neighborhood continues to grow in popularity. The park has hosted several successful outdoor markets in past years, and features manicured lawns, a playground, and bay views. After the free performances, the SF Opera will start its summer programming, where you can catch one of its incredible shows at the Opera House.