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PRESIDIO THEATRE 2025 - 2026 SEASONArt at the Presidio TheatreSeptember 3ODC/DanceSeptember 4The Second City: 65th Anniversary ShowSeptember 5Mino 4 Miles: Celebrating Miles Davis’s 100th BirthdaySeptember 6Jake Shimabukuro September 12, 13, & 14Red BaraatSeptember 18Brian Stokes MitchellSeptember 20 & 21Rick Beato: Live In San FranciscoSeptember 25An Evening with Andy SummersSeptember 27Kishi Bashi String QuartetOctober 2Noam Pikelny & FriendsOctober 15Christian McBride & Brad MehldauOctober 16 & 17Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora – World PremiereDel Sol Quartet with San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny LimOctober 19Giordano Dance Chicago: Gershwin in BOctober 25Peter Pan: Panto In The PresidioNovember 29 – December 28Edward Simon Trio with Chris Potter & Del Sol QuartetJanuary 10Children’s Theater Association of San FranciscoJanuary 24, 25, 31, February 1, 7, 28Cheyenne JacksonJanuary 30Piaf! The ShowFebruary 5WEEK OF LOVEJazz at Lincoln Center Presents Great American CroonersFebruary 12Tatiana Eva-MarieFebruary 13Kandace Springs sings “Lady In Satin”A Tribute to Billie Holiday with OrchestraFebruary 14Paula WestFebruary 15Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica BlowoutFebruary 20DakhaBrakha: A Night of MusicFebruary 21DakhaBrakha: Live Soundtrack for “Earth”February 22Ladysmith Black MambazoMarch 1Chamber Music San FranciscoMarch 8, March 28, April 19, May 17Antonio Sánchez Plays BirdmanMarch 13New Century Chamber OrchestraMarch 14 & April 25Paul Taylor DanceMarch 20Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!March 21 & 22LúnasaMarch 27Midnight NorthApril 4Meow MeowApril 8Preservation Hall Jazz BandApril 9 – 12Habib Koité April 15The San Francisco Arts Education Project PlayersMay 1 – 3Lucía May 7Storm Large: Love StormMay 8Sweet Honey In The RockMay 9 & 10Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis Birthday CelebrationMay 14Music of Remembrance: The Dialogue of Memories – World PremiereMay 20Flamenco Arts International: Songs From A Sinking Ship World PremiereMay 23Opera Parallèle: DoubtMay 29 – 31FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT PRESIDIOTHEATRE.ORG
I want to welcome you to the Presidio Theatre for our 2025–2026 season. My tenure with the Presidio Theatre began in August 2024 and I am thrilled you can come on this journey with me as we discover and experience artists and organizations from the Bay Area and around the world. Tucked away in the middle of the beautiful Presidio National Park, this state-of-the-art theatre was brought to life through the vision and generosity of Presidio Theatre founder Peggy Haas. This season, we will honor the Theatre’s founding by bringing back audience favorites and we will look to the future by presenting new artists and cutting-edge organizations. From September to May, we will present over 90 shows that are inuenced by our 4 pillars of programming – Art, Dance, Theater, and Music. Our philosophy is to engage with our community, allow artists to showcase their talents, and utilize our stages and spaces to give them the opportunity to explore their singular visions. We have launched a new Resident Artistic Companies program. For the next two seasons, the Presidio Theatre welcomes ve Resident Artistic Companies (RESCO’s) to present exclusive programming at the Theatre that will enable these organizations to grow artistically and institutionally, develop audiences, and collaborate on key projects while maintaining their respective missions and identities. The rst class of RESCO’s are San Francisco Arts Education Project, Chamber Music San Francisco, Children’s Theatre Association of San Francisco, New Century Chamber Orchestra, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans. This catalog includes descriptions of their works and their performance dates.We invite you to make the Presidio Theatre your home and I encourage you to become a Presidio Theatre member to help support our artistic programs and to help maintain our historic building. The membership perks range from waived ticket fees, members-only shows, a pre-sale period to purchase tickets for your favorite seats, exclusive artist meet and greets, and access to our very popular Members Lounge.Thank you for supporting the Presidio Theatre and for taking this journey with us.Warmly,Lilly SchwartzExecutive and Artistic Director
BECOME A PRESIDIO THEATRE MEMBEROur Membership Program provides exclusive benets that are designed to bring you closer to the stage and help you save money. In addition, your annual membership provides nancial support to all of the Presidio Theatre’s artistic programs as well as maintaining our historic building.BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!SCAN HEREMembership Benets Include10-day pre-sale period for all announced performances“Ten For Ten” – Buy 10 tickets and receive 10% oAccess to our exclusive Members LoungeNo ticket feesMembers-only showsOpen rehearsals & sound checksTax-deductible donationVeterans & Active Military Memberships Available
The Second City: 65th Anniversary ShowFriday | September 5 | 7:30pm$49 – $93The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959 and a comedy revolution began. The small cabaret theater has grown to become one of the most inuential and prolic comedy empires in the world by developing an entirely unique way of creating art and fostering generation after generation of superstars. The Second City 65th Anniversary Show at the Presidio Theatre will feature up-and-coming performers who are all destined for stardom.Art at the Presidio Theatre: Celebrating San Francisco Through Visual ArtWednesday | September 3 | 6:00pmArt at the Presidio Theatre, in partnership with 111 Minna Gallery, features rotating exhibitions by Bay Area and international artists. Starting in September, Cristina Ibarra and Yingri Guan join a dynamic lineup, bringing watercolor, generative design, and global storytelling into our historic space. Curated by Michelle Delaney.Mino 4 Miles: Celebrating Miles Davis’s 100th Birthday!Saturday | September 6 | 7:30pm$49 – $104Famed percussionist and vocalist Mino Cinelu has assembled an exclusive all-star quintet to perform his original compositions and celebrate Miles Davis’s Centennial. Cinelu performed on Davis’s seminal albums We Want Miles (1982), Star People (1983), and Decoy (1984) and toured extensively with him. The group features trumpeter Michael Rodriguez, pianist John Beasley, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Obed Calvaire. ODC/DanceThursday | September 4 | 7:30pm$38 – $71The Presidio Theatre Is thrilled to welcome San Francisco’s ODC/Dance to perform a mixed repertory during our opening week celebration. The company has been widely recognized for its rigorous technique, Its numerous groundbreaking collaboratlons, and entrepreneurial savvy. SEASON OPENING WEEKEND CELEBRATING OUR FOUR PROGRAMMING PILLARS – ART, DANCE, THEATER & MUSIC
Jake ShimabukuroSaturday | September 13 | 7:30pm Waves of Giving: An Evening of Island Magic & Luau featuring Jake ShimabukuroFriday | September 12 | 7:30pmSunday | September 14 | 2:00pmWe are thrilled to present ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro for three special performances.On Saturday, September 13 only, we are holding our inaugural fundraiser: Waves of Giving: An Evening of Island Magic & Luau featuring Jake Shimabukuro. This special night under the stars will blend exquisite Hawaiian cuisine, complimentary wine and cocktails, and live contemporary Hawaiian music. Held in an outdoor tent in the Presidio Theatre’s courtyard, you will savor the sounds of the tiki-themed group APE, experience the grace of traditional hula, live tiki carving, and end the evening with a soul-stirring concert by international ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro inside the Presidio Theatre beginning at 7:30pm.Jake Shimabukuro will also perform at the Theatre on:Friday, September 12 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 14 at 2:00pmTickets for these two performances are $55-$104Over a dozen solo albums, and with his new album with Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro has become an international superstar. Early in his solo career he became a YouTube sensation when his cover of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral. Since then, Jake has gone on to play the world’s most venerable venues and collaborated with some of the world’s greatest musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma, Béla Fleck, Jimmy Buett, Jack Johnson, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Sonny Landreth, Billy Strings, Willie Nelson and Warren Haynes. For more information contact Director of Development Kyia Clayton - kclayton@presidiotheatre.org, (415) 342-4218.All proceeds support the Presidio Theatre’s artistic programming, our new youth and community education initiative launching in 2026, discounted tickets for our Veterans & Military Membership, and to help maintain the historic theatre.Kivelstadt Cellars is our exclusive wine partner for this weekend and the luau. Enjoy their beautifully crafted organic wines as one of your complimentary drinks and part of this island-inspired celebration.VIP Experience | 4:00–5:30 PM | $350.00 Luau | 5:30pm-7:30pmJake Shimabukuro performance | 7:30pmPackage includes:• VIP ticket includes full Luau Celebration benets • Flower Lei• Complimentary drinks + island-inspired nibbles• DJ + hula performance• Meet & Greet with Jake • Exclusive one song serenade • Ticket to the showLuau Celebration | 5:30–7:30 PM | $250.00 Jake Shimabukuro performance | 7:30pmPackage includes:• Complimentary cocktails and sponsored wine• Artisanal Hawaiian dinner• Live island music + hula• Live tiki carving• Bar open throughout the evening for additional drink purchases• Ticket to the showSaturday | September 13 | Luau Celebration
PRESIDIO THEATRE’S RESIDENT ARTISTIC COMPANIESFor the next two seasons, the Presidio Theatre welcomes ve Resident Artistic Companies to present exclusive programming at the Theatre to enable these organizations to grow artistically and institutionally, develop audiences, and collaborate on key projects while maintaining their respective missions and identities. The rst Resident Artistic Companies for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 seasons are: Preservation Hall Jazz BandThursday | April 9 | 7:30pm Friday | April 10 | 7:30pmSaturday | April 11 | 7:30pm Sunday | April 12 | 2:00pm$60 – $104Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Presidio Theatre to follow-up their February 2025 sold-out shows and Mardi Gras parties. Founded in 1961, the beloved Preservation Hall is a global institution and the Jazz Band has helped to dene the musical traditions of the Crescent City for more than six decades. Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents the Big Easy’s musical heritage and the wealth of New Orleans’ musical talent.Children’s Theater Association of San FranciscoThe Children’s Theatre Association of San Francisco was established in 1934 as an all volunteer, non-prot women’s organization dedicated to providing live musical theatre for school children in the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly for those who might not otherwise experience it. In 2026, they will present Once Upon a Mattress, Youth Edition with performances on January 24, 25, 31, February 1, 7, 28.Chamber Music San FranciscoChamber Music San Francisco is dedicated to the presentation of chamber music concerts and recitals of the highest possible quality. Beyond the presentation of excellent concerts, we seek to build new audiences for chamber music, which we believe embodies the most direct and accessible communication from composer to listener. Performances include Stella Chen-Matt Lipman-Brannon Cho Trio on March 8, Myriad Trio on March 28, Nathan Meltzer on April 19, and Escher Quartet with Brandon Patrick George on May 17. New Century Chamber Orchestra One of only a handful of conductorless chamber ensembles in the world, New Century Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1992 and includes 19 string players from the San Francisco Bay Area as well as throughout the United States. Musical decisions are made collaboratively, resulting in an enhanced level of commitment from the musicians and concerts of remarkable precision, passion, and power. Performances on March 14 and April 25.The San Francisco Arts Education Project Players The San Francisco Arts Education Project was founded in 1968 and for fty-plus years has stayed true to its mission of enriching the lives of children by facilitating hands-on participation in the visual and performing arts—taught by practicing artists. The SFArtsED Players, a troupe of 45 performers ages 9 to 14, will present their annual spring musical for audiences of all ages. Past shows on the Presidio Theatre stage have included Annie, Newsies, The Little Mermaid and Shrek the Musical. Performances from May 1 – 3.
Red BaraatThursday | September 18 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound that merges hard driving Punjabi rhythms with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy. Created with no less a purposeful agenda than manifesting joy and unity in all people, Red Baraat’s spirit is worn brightly on its sweaty and hard-worked sleeve. The band’s 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Concert is touted as the #8 top performances of all time by New York Magazine.Brian Stokes MitchellSaturday | September 20 | 7:30pmSunday | September 21 | 7:00pm$49 – $104Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, lm, and concert appearances with the country’s nest conductors and orchestras. He received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his star turn in Kiss Me, Kate. He also gave Tony-nominated performances in Man of La Mancha, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, and Ragtime. Other notable Broadway shows include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Jelly’s Last Jam, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Shue Along. In 2016 he was awarded his second Tony Award, the prestigious Isabelle Stevenson Tony for his Charitable work with The Actors Fund. That same year Stokes was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame. An extremely versatile and in-demand singer, Stokes makes his Presidio Theatre debut with these exclusive Bay Area performances.
Rick Beato: Live in San FranciscoThursday | September 25 | 7:30pm$49 – $82Famed YouTube personality Rick Beato has almost 5 million subscribers and his inuential “What I’ve Learned From The Greatest Musicians” series analyzes popular songs to explain their musical structures and compositional techniques. Beato will take the Presidio Theatre stage to discuss the state of the music business, break down your favorite songs, and tell stories of his time spent with the world’s greatest musicians, producers, arrangers, and songwriters.An Evening with Andy SummersSaturday | September 27 | 7:30pm$49 – $99Ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest guitarists ever, The Police’s Andy Summers brings his one-man-show to the Presidio Theatre. Summers will play guitar, including The Police classics, and share stories and photos he’s taken over the years. This multimedia show gives fans a great insight into his work and a moment with a legend. As a member of The Police, Summers won ve Grammy Awards and in 2003 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with Sting and Stewart Copeland. You can hear Summers’ inuential guitar work on The Police classics like Message in a Bottle, Can’t Stand Losing You and the Grammy-winning Every Breath You Take.
Kishi Bashi String QuartetThursday | October 2 | 7:30pm$49 – $82Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kaoru Ishibashi. A virtuoso violinist, he is renowned for his groundbreaking collaborations with symphonies across the U.S., such as the National Symphony Orchestra (Kennedy Center), Chicago Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony, and Oregon Symphony. With an ever-evolving sound and a passion for cinematic storytelling, Kishi Bashi continues to break new ground as a storyteller and performer, captivating audiences with his unique blend of classical and popular music.Noam Pikelny & FriendsWednesday | October 15 | 7:30pm$38 – $77Noam Pikelny has emerged as the preeminent banjoist of his generation and he brings together a collection of his accomplished friends for this special performance. He is a founding member of Punch Brothers, a 3-time GRAMMY Nominee, and was awarded the rst annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass in 2010. Expect dazzling solos, unexpected musical surprises, and the kind of chemistry that makes this show one-of-a-kind.
Christian McBride & Brad MehldauThursday | October 16 | 7:30pmFriday | October 17 | 7:30pm$60 – $115Two of the most respected artists in jazz join forces in this duo. Bassist Christian McBride says, “Brad is justiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him for almost 35 years. He was one of the rst people I met when I moved to NYC in 1989, and it continues to be an uplifting experience every time we play together.” Named “one of our greatest living pianists” by NPR, Brad Mehldau says, “It is a dream come true to play with Christian in this duo setting. Playing with Christian, especially in this conguration, is both joyful and daunting all at once. His level of sophistication and swing, of emotional power and grace, is unsurpassed – not in the least on what he has achieved on his instrument, but also as one of our strongest voices in the music more generally, at the top of his game. I’m so honored to be on stage with him.” Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora – World Premiere Del Sol Quartet with San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny LimSunday | October 19 | 2:00pm$38 – $71San Francisco’s Del Sol Quartet will perform the world premiere of Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora featuring San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim. The Quartet’s performances provide the possibility for unexpected discovery, sparking dialogue, and bringing people together.
Giordano Dance Chicago: Gershwin in BSaturday | October 25 | 7:30pm$55 – $88Now in its 63rd Season, the Giordano Dance Company from Chicago makes its San Francisco debut at the Presidio Theatre. America’s original jazz dance company continues to redene and expand the very denition of jazz dance and is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Giordano Technique emphasizing a deep plié, rhythmic complexity, and an elegant style with kinetic urgency. This iconic organization will present an evening of quintessentially American music including the premiere of Gershwin in B – A Tribute to the Music of George Gershwin by the Emmy Award-winning and “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographer Al Blackstone.Edward Simon Trio with Chris Potter & Del Sol QuartetSaturday | January 10 | 7:30pm$49 – $82For this exclusive Presidio Theatre performance, Venezuelan pianist and composer Edward Simon will present his inventive trio of bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Adam Cruz augmented by the Del Sol Quartet and special guest saxophonist Chris Potter. The group will perform Simon’s latest work Latin Heart that blends the rhythmic vitality and melodic richness of Latin American music with jazz. The program will include two pieces originally composed for the SFJAZZ Collective in 2024 that were inspired by a triptych of paintings by Rupy C. Tut from the de Young Museum’s collection. Based in the Bay Area and a longtime member of the SFJAZZ Collective, Simon is a Guggenheim Fellow and a current faculty member of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Chris Potter is one of the most inuential saxophonists of his generation and a longtime member of the SFJAZZ Collective.
Peter Pan: Panto In The Presidio Previews $16 – $33Regular $16 –$66(Price range includes youth)Panto In The Presidio, a beloved San Francisco holiday tradition, is back for its 2025 season with almost two dozen performances from November 29 to December 28. This lively, fun-lled twist on the classic family tale transports audiences from San Francisco to the enchanting world of Neverland, featuring iconic characters like Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell, and the Lost Boys. Fans will also recognize favorites like Pecker the singing rooster and the hilariously eccentric Dame who leads the action. Now in its fth year, Panto In The Presidio has become a holiday staple in San Francisco, oering a unique spin on the British tradition of pantomimes. Overseen by Executive Producer Peggy Haas, Panto combines slapstick humor, outrageous characters and parodies of current events and people. Audiences get into the action by booing the villains, cheering the heroes and the occasional pelting with candy tossed from the stage. “We all were overjoyed and overwhelmed at the audiences and support of Peter Pan when it premiered last year,” says Executive Producer Peggy Haas. “So we are bringing it back for Bay Area audiences to enjoy again and for new audiences to discover and relive the magic and fantasy of childhood. Join us this holiday season for a production that brings us all together through laughter, fantasy, music, love, and a message of hope and community.”PREVIEWSSaturday | November 29 | 1:00pmSunday | November 30 | 1:00pmThursday | December 4 | 6:00pmFriday | December 5 | 6:00pmSaturday | December 20 | 1:00pm & 6:00pmSunday | December 21 | 1:00pmTuesday | December 23 | 1:00pmWednesday | December 24 | 1:00pmFriday | December 26 | 1:00pm & 6:00pmSaturday | December 27 | 1:00pm & 6:00pmSunday | December 28 | 1:00pmSaturday | December 6 | 6:00pm Sunday | December 7 | 1:00pmThursday | December 11 | 6:00pmFriday | December 12 | 6:00pmSaturday | December 13 | 1:00pm & 6:00pmSunday | December 14 | 1:00pmThursday | December 18 | 6:00pmFriday | December 19 | 6:00pmOPENING NIGHT
Cheyenne JacksonFriday | January 30 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Cheyenne Jackson is a GRAMMY and Emmy-nominated actor, singer, and songwriter known for his versatile work across Broadway, television, lm, and concert stages. He received a GRAMMY nomination for his collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony as Tony in West Side Story conducted by the legendary Michael Tilson Thomas. On Broadway, Jackson’s career spans iconic roles in XANADU, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Aida, The Performers, Once Upon a Mattress, Finian’s Rainbow, and All Shook Up, where he won a Theatre World Award. Jackson’s remarkable stage presence and ability to bring depth to a wide range of characters have made him a beloved gure in musical theater.Piaf! The ShowThursday | February 5 | 7:30pm$49 – $93To mark the 110th anniversary of Edith Piaf, we welcome Piaf! The show. Relive the story of the greatest French singer of all time in an exceptional new scenography that will transport you from the streets of Montmartre to the Olympia in Paris. With over 1,000 performances in more than 50 countries, Piaf! The Show is the most successful French musical in history and has charmed audiences the world over. Piaf! The Show is performed by Nathalie Lermitte and conceived and directed by Gil Marsalla.
WEEK OF LOVEJazz at Lincoln Center Presents Great American CroonersThursday | February 12 | 7:30pm$49 – $82Great American Crooners focuses on quintessential singers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin, whose velvety voices and sentimental serenades made them superstars on stage and on screen. This exclusive Bay Area performance features Robbie Lee and Shenel Johns, who have both graced Jazz at Lincoln Center’s stages plus DownBeat Magazine’s #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist, Benny Benack III. Relive classics like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Misty,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” and “Moon River,” and enjoy incredible true stories about these legends. It’s going to be a stylish evening of timeless tunes, and world-class talent.Kandace Springs sings Lady In Satin: A Tribute to Billie Holiday with OrchestraSaturday | February 14 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Kandace Springs has solidied her position as one of the premiere jazz/soul singers of our time and she makes her Presidio Theatre debut to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Springs will perform with a 60-piece Orchestra to present her unique recreation of Lady in Satin, Billie Holiday’s iconic and last album from 1958 giving many of Holiday’s signature songs such as “You’ve Changed” and “For All We Know” a new level of lushness. Described as having “a voice that could melt snow” by her late mentor Prince, Springs has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments, from national TV appearances, headlining major jazz festivals, and collaborations with such luminaries as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, David Sanborn and more.Tatiana Eva-MarieFriday | February 13 | 7:30pm$49 – $82Nicknamed the ‘Gypsy-jazz Warbler’ by The New York Times, Tatiana Eva-Marie is a transatlantic bandleader, singer, author, and actress. She plays music derived from the Django tradition with Gypsy and French jazz inuences. Accruing over 80 million views on YouTube, Eva-Marie was acclaimed as “a millennial shaking up the jazz scene” by Vanity Fair. Though her interests have led her to explore a wide range of musical styles, her music is always inspired by her own French and Balkan heritage; a love for the Parisian art scene era spanning the 1920s to the 60s; a passion for traditional Gypsy songs; a fascination for New Orleans music; and a deep connection to the Great American Songbook.Paula WestSunday | February 15 | 2:00pm$49 – $93The Bay Area’s jazz treasured vocalist Paula West will help celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a matinee performance featuring her trademark interpretations of songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond. She is known for her rich, smooth sound and knowing way with lyrics. As the San Francisco Chronicle once noted, “West makes heartache sound so good.” West is a mainstay on the Bay Area scene and appears regularly in New York to sold-out audiences at Lincoln Center and the Oak Room at the Carlyle Hotel.
Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica BlowoutFriday | February 20 | 7:30pm$38 – $82Master harmonica player and blues legend Mark Hummel brings his Blues Harmonica Blowout™ to the Presidio Theatre for one-night-only. The Blowout features harmonica players across generations who pay tribute to the blues masters and represent the future of the instrument. Presented as a revue, Hummel leads a rhythm section featuring today’s best musicians to accompany the all-star harmonica players.DakhaBrakha: A Night of MusicSaturday | February 21 | 7:30pmLive Soundtrack for “Earth”Sunday | February 22 | 2pm$49 – $104DakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, but war is in everything now. They masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with inuences from around the world, resulting in an unexpected new music.They are troubadours, activists, and educators. Though their name means Give/Take in the old language, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet, working within a global network of art and music. They aim to help audiences see Ukraine not as a monolith, but as a cosmopolitan culture that takes in other cultures and gives in return. In addition to their own performances, DakhaBrakha also performs their original live soundtrack alongside a screening of the classic 1930 lm “Earth” by Aleksandr Dovzhenko that is considered to be one of the most important lms of the Soviet era. Dovzhenko is a master of composition, and the lm—with its intense close-ups and the impressive expanses of the landscape—is a passionate tribute to the countryside, to nature, and to the people that work on it.
Ladysmith Black MambazoSunday | March 1 | 2:00pm & 7:00pm$49 – $93For over 60 years, South Africa’s ve-time GRAMMY-Award winning, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves, and charming onstage banter. It was Paul Simon’s 1987 Graceland album that introduced Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world. The late former South African President Nelson Mandela designated the group “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world,” a title the members carry with them with the highest honor. Antonio Sánchez Plays BirdmanFriday | March 13 | 7:30pm$44 – $93Four-time GRAMMY-Award winner Antonio Sánchez, one of the most renowned drummers in the international jazz scene, takes the Presidio Theatre stage to recreate his original solo drum score to Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 2014 Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), the Academy Award Winner for Best Picture starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone and Naomi Watts. During a screening of the lm, Sánchez will recreate his score, but as Sánchez improvised most of the original music for the lm, each performance is unique — a showcase of his musical creativity.
Paul Taylor DanceFriday | March 20 | 7:30pm$49 – $88One of the world’s foremost dance companies, Paul Taylor Dance Company is recognized for innovating and transforming modern dance. Under the artistic direction of Michael Novak and drawing from a history of multidisciplinary collaborations, passionate expression, and thrilling athleticism, the Company is known for a vast repertory that features work from the Founder’s canon, new works created by some of today’s most engaging choreographers, plus established and important historical dances from the 20th and 21st centuries. Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!Saturday | March 21 | 7:30pmSunday | March 22 | 2:00pm$49 – $88Cirque Mechanics was founded in 2004 by Boston-native and German Wheel artist Chris Lashua after the success of a collaborative project with the Circus Center of San Francisco. Cirque Mechanics quickly established itself as a premiere American circus with its unique approach to performance, inspiring storytelling, and innovative mechanical staging. Spectacle Magazine hailed it as “the greatest contribution to the American circus since Cirque du Soleil.” Cirque Mechanics, although inspired by modern circus, nds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American ingenuity. The show, rooted in realism, displays a raw quality, rarely found in modern circus, that makes their message timeless and relevant. The stories are wrapped in circus acrobatics, mechanical wonders, and a bit of clowning around.
Lúnasa Friday | March 27 | 7:30pm$49 – $82Lúnasa is back at the Presidio Theatre to present its unique brand of contemporary and traditional Irish music. Hailed as “The Hottest Irish Acoustic band on the Planet” by The Irish Voice, Lúnasa has sold over 250,000 albums, performed over 2,500 shows across 36 countries, and has become one of the most inuential bands in the history of Irish music.Midnight NorthSaturday | April 4 | 7:30pm$38 – $71Midnight North takes its cue from the fertile Bay Area music scene. Formed in early 2012 by singer/songwriters Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, whose harmonies came as naturally as the initial songs, along with bassist Connor O’Sullivan. The band’s current-day lineup was completed when drummer/banjo player Nathan Graham came aboard after a chance meeting at a benet concert in Philadelphia in 2016 following the release of its third, and breakthrough, album, Under the Lights, in 2017. In the early days, the group was able to grow as a unit thanks to an association with Lesh’s family venue Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael.Meow MeowWednesday | April 8 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Post-post-modern diva Meow Meow is a prolic original music and theatre creator, and has hypnotised, inspired, and terried audiences globally with unique creations and sell-out seasons from New York’s Lincoln Center and Berlin’s Bar Jeder Vernunft to London’s West End and the Sydney Opera House. Named one of the “Top Performers of the Year” by The New Yorker, the spectacular crowd-surng artist has been called “sensational” (The Times, UK), “The Queen of Chanson” (Berliner Zeitung), and “a phenomenon” by the Australian press. Her award-winning works have been curated by David Bowie, Pina Bausch, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and numerous international arts festivals.
Storm Large: Love StormFriday | May 8 | 7:30pm$49 – $82Storm Large is the famed musician, actor, playwright, and author well-known to Bay Area audiences from singing in The City’s clubs in the 1990s to her frequent guest appearances with Pink Martini. Known as a ‘vocal Swiss army knife,’ Large pushes the limits of the Great American Songbook and touches on jazz, rock, and pop with her awless vibrato. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a nalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova and was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent.LucíaThursday | May 7 | 7:30pm$38–$77We are thrilled to welcome Mexican vocalist Lucía back at the Presidio Theatre. She made history as the rst Mexican nalist—and eventual winner—of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Her debut album, Lucía, is a luminous fusion of jazz and Latin American folk, weaving together bolero, son jarocho, and soulful standards. From tender ballads to vibrant rhythms, Lucía’s voice reects deep roots and a fresh, global sensibility, her music honors tradition while embracing a bold, cross-cultural future. Habib KoitéWednesday | April 15 | 7:30pm$49–$93Malian guitarist Habib Koité is one of Africa’s most popular musicians. His music combines the rich and diverse musical traditions of West Africa creating a new pan-Malian approach that reects his open-minded interest in all types of music. The predominant style played by Koité is based on the danssa, a popular rhythm from his native city of Keyes. He calls his version “danssa doso,” a Bambara term he coined that combines the name of the popular rhythm with the word for hunter’s music (doso), one of Mali’s most powerful and ancient musical traditions. With more than 400,000 albums sold, more than 1,700 concerts around the world, Koité has built, step by step, an exemplary career, with always a foot rmly rooted in Mali’s rich culture.
Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis Birthday Celebration Thursday | May 14 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Under the direction of Grammy-winning pianist John Beasley, this jazz supergroup features trumpeter Marquis Hill, saxophonist Mark Turner, guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Terreon Gulley. The group will celebrate Miles Davis’s 100th Birthday.Sweet Honey In The RockSaturday | May 9 | 7:30pm Sunday | May 10 | 2:00pm$49 – $88Sweet Honey In The Rock® is a performance ensemble rooted in African American history and culture. The ensemble educates, entertains, and empowers its audience and community through the dynamic vehicles of a cappella singing and American Sign Language interpretation for the Deaf and hard of hearing. Sweet Honey’s audience and community comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures throughout the United States and around the world, and includes people of all ages, economic/education/social backgrounds, political persuasions, religious aliations, sexual preferences and diering abilities. Music of Remembrance: The Dialogue of Memories – World Premiere With music by Tom Cipullo and libretto by Howard Reich with Tom Cipullo Wednesday | May 20 | 7:30pm$38 – $71The son of an aging Holocaust survivor searches for meaning in his mother’s battle with the ghosts of her past. He nds enlightenment from an unexpected source: Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. Founded in 1998, Music of Remembrance is a performing arts organization focused on human rights and social justice.
Flamenco Arts International: Songs From A Sinking Ship World PremiereSaturday | May 23 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm$49 – $93A mysterious siren’s warning sets o a chain of events that transforms a routine voyage into a supernatural battle between ego and redemption— told through the passionate art of amenco. Thunder cracks, and the ship veers o course. Will the crew rise above their own demons, or be lost to the depths forever? Featuring world renowned amenco artists Marina Elana, Juan José Amador, Eugenio Iglesias, Carlos Menchaca, Teresa Hernández, Reyes Martín, and living legend El Torombo. FAI’s mission is to bring people into the world of amenco through innovative and immersive art experiences that ignite the transformative power of amenco for all.Opera Parallèle: DoubtFriday | May 29 | 7:30pmSaturday | May 30 | 7:30pmSunday | May 31 | 3:00pm$66 – $115Opera Parallèle returns to the Presidio Theatre to present the world premiere of a newly reimagined version of Doubt, the iconic story of suspicion, morality, and shifty power dynamics in a Catholic school. Adapted from John Patrick Shanley’s Oscar-nominated lm and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, this contemporary opera features an evocative score by Douglas J. Cuomo. Conceived by Brian Staufenbiel and conducted by Nicole Paiement, this striking new production focuses on the psychological tension between four central characters, creating an intimate, immersive experience. The design, inspired by a church, places the orchestra on stage, making them an active participant in the drama. This inventive, multi-sensory production invites you to step into the narrative as part of the “congregation,” blurring the lines between observer and participant, creating a gripping experience you won’t forget.
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PRESIDIO THEATRE PRESENTS 2025 – 2026 SEASONPresidio Theatre 99 Moraga AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94129Art at the Presidio Theatre – September 3ODC/Dance – September 4The Second City: 65th Anniversary Show – September 5Mino 4 Miles: Celebrating Miles Davis’s 100th BirthdaySeptember 6 Jake Shimabukuro – September 12, 13, & 14Red Baraat – September 18Brian Stokes Mitchell – September 20 & 21Rick Beato: Live In San Francisco – September 25An Evening with Andy Summers – September 27Kishi Bashi String Quartet – October 2Noam Pikelny & Friends – October 15Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau – October 16 & 17Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora – World PremiereDel Sol Quartet with San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny LimOctober 19Giordano Dance Chicago: Gershwin in B – October 25Peter Pan: Panto In The Presidio – November 29 – December 28Edward Simon Trio with Chris Potter & Del Sol QuartetJanuary 10Children’s Theater Association of San FranciscoJanuary 24, 25, 31, February 1, 7, 28Cheyenne Jackson – January 30Piaf! The Show – February 5WEEK OF LOVEJazz at Lincoln Center Presents Great American CroonersFebruary 12Tatiana Eva-Marie – February 13Kandace Springs sings “Lady In Satin” A Tribute to Billie Holiday with Orchestra – February 14Paula West – February 15Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout – February 20DakhaBrakha: A Night of Music – February 21DakhaBrakha: Live Soundtrack for “Earth” – February 22Ladysmith Black Mambazo – March 1Chamber Music San Francisco – March 8, March 28, April 19, May 17Antonio Sánchez Plays Birdman – March 13New Century Chamber Orchestra – March 14 & April 25Paul Taylor Dance – March 20Cirque Mechanics: Tilt! – March 21 & 22Lúnasa – March 27Midnight North – April 4Meow Meow – April 8Preservation Hall Jazz Band – April 9 – 12 Habib Koité – April 15The San Francisco Arts Education Project Players – May 1 – 3Lucía – May 7Storm Large: Love Storm – May 8Sweet Honey In The Rock – May 9 & 10Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis Birthday Celebration – May 14Music of Remembrance: The Dialogue of Memories – World Premiere – May 20Flamenco Arts International: Songs From A Sinking Ship World Premiere – May 23Opera Parallèle: Doubt – May 29 – 31BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!SCAN HEREFOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT PRESIDIOTHEATRE.ORG