Earlier today, news broke of an interesting new venture for the San Francisco Giants. The iconic sports team has added a new venue to its portfolio— a historic theater. The Curran Theatre is over 100 years old and located in Downtown San Francisco, and is known for presenting numerous pre-Broadway shows. The SF Giants have purchased the venue from its current owner, Carole Shorenstein Hays.
Although the Giants own the theater, it will continue to be operated by the Ambassador Theater Group and Broadway SF. This means you can expect the scheduled shows to continue as usual. So, while the theater has new owners, San Franciscans can still expect the same live performances it’s known for.
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The Curran was built in 1922 and named after its original owner, Homer Curran. The theater producer had opened the Cort Theatre in 1911, which he renamed the Curran, before deciding to build the current Curran Theatre, which is still standing today. The historic venue is known for its Art Deco style and for hosting numerous iconic productions throughout the years, including the West Coast premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in recent years. In 2017, the venue officially reopened following renovations, although you can still expect the historic details.
The Curran is currently showing The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes, until December 21. The comedy show features drag performers parodying the beloved show, performing some of its Christmas Episodes for a festive holiday performance. In January, you can expect to see Blade Runner, with the score performed live at the Curran. Broadway SF operates in several venues across the city, including the Orpheum Theatre and Golden Gate Theatre.
You can learn more about the Curran Theatre and reserve tickets here.