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PRESIDIO THEATRE 2025 - 2026 SEASONArt at the Presidio TheatreSeptember 3ODC /DanceSeptember 4The Second City: 65th Anniversary ShowSeptember 5Mino for Miles: Celebrating Miles Davis’s 100th BirthdaySeptember 6Red BaraatSeptember 18Brian Stokes MitchellSeptember 20 & 21Rick Beato: Live In San FranciscoSeptember 25An Evening with Andy SummersSeptember 27Kishi Bashi String QuartetOctober 2Noam Pikelny & FriendsOctober 15Brad Mehldau & Christian McBrideOctober 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 String 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 – 12San Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED) May 1 – 3Storm 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

Lilly SchwartzExecutive and Artistic DirectorI want to welcome you to the Presidio Theatre for our 2025–2026season. My tenure with the Presidio Theatre began in August 2024and I am thrilled you can come on this journey with me as we discoverand experience artists and organizations from the Bay Area andaround the world. Tucked away in the middle of the beautiful Presidio National Park, thisstate-of-the-art theatre was brought to life through the vision andgenerosity 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 thefuture by presenting new artists and cutting-edge organizations. From September to May, wewill present over 90 shows that are influenced by our 4 pillars of programming – Art, Dance,Theater, and Music. Our philosophy is to engage with our community, allow artists to showcasetheir talents, and utilize our stages and spaces to give them the opportunity to explore theirsingular visions. We have launched a new Resident Artistic Companies program. For the next two seasons, thePresidio Theatre welcomes five Resident Artistic Companies (RESCO’s) to present exclusiveprogramming at the Theatre that will enable these organizations to grow artistically andinstitutionally, develop audiences, and collaborate on key projects while maintaining theirrespective missions and identities. The first class of RESCO’s are San Francisco Arts EducationProject, Chamber Music San Francisco, Children’s Theatre Association of San Francisco, NewCentury Chamber Orchestra, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans. This catalogincludes descriptions of their works and their performance dates.We invite you to make the Presidio Theatre your home and I encourage you to become aPresidio Theatre member to help support our artistic programs and to help maintain our historicbuilding. 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, andaccess to our very popular Members Lounge.Thank you for supporting the Presidio Theatre and for taking this journey with us.Warmly,

BECOME A PRESIDIO THEATRE MEMBEROur Membership Program provides exclusive benefits that are designed to bring you closer to the stageand help you save money. In addition, your annual membership provides financial support to all of thePresidio Theatre’s artistic programs as well as maintaining our historic building.B E C O M E A M E M B E R T O D A Y !S C A N H E R EMembership Benefits Include10-day pre-sale period for all announced performances“Ten For Ten” – Buy 10 tickets and receive 10% offAccess to our popular Members Only LoungeNo ticket feesMembers-only showsOpen rehearsals & sound checks10% discount on Presidio Theatre merchandiseTax-deductible donationAnnual surprise giftDonor recognition and thank you’s from the stageSponsorship opportunities

ODC /DanceThursday | September 4 | 7:30pm$38 – $71 The Presidio Theatre Is thrilled to welcome San Francisco’s ODC/Dance to perform amixed repertory during our opening week celebration. The company has been widely recognized for its rigorous technique, Its numerous groundbreaking collaboratlons, and entrepreneurial savvy.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 influential and prolific 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 FranciscoThrough Visual ArtWednesday | September 3 | 6:00pmArt at the Presidio Theatre Is an ongoing visual arts series in collaboration with San Francisco’slegendary 111 Minna Gallery, celebrating the Bay Area’s vibrant contemporary art scene.Curated by 111 Minna Gallery’s Michelle Delaney, the series features rotating exhibitionsfrom local artists like Rhonel Roberts, Andrew Pick, and Ursula Xanthe Young. Mino for 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. SEASON OPENING WEEKEND CELEBRATING OUR FOURPROGRAMMING PILLARS – ART, DANCE, THEATER & MUSIC

THE PRESIDIO THEATRE’S NEW SEASON HISTORY IN THE MAKINGBY LOU FANCHERHistory, modernity, and a mission to embrace and support the Bay Area community through live arts, blend in sweet harmony forthe Presidio Theatre’s 2025/26 season. The expansive upcoming season will present over 90 performances focusing on theTheatre’s four pillars of programming – art, dance, theater, and music – and introduces five, inaugural Resident Artistic Companies.The new season will feature a wide-range of musicians and groups across multiple genres and styles. Musical highlights include twocelebrations of Miles Davis’s Centennial with Mino For Miles on September 6 and Unlimited Miles on May 14, the punjabi group RedBaraat on September 18, famed YouTuber Rick Beato on September 25, The Police guitarist Andy Summers on September 27, banjomaster Noam Pikelny on October 15, jazz from Brad Mehldau and Christian McBride on October 16 and 17, Valentine’s week of lovefeaturing a collection of singers from February 12 to 15, Ukrainian group DakhaBrakha on February 21 and 22, South Africa’sLadysmith Black Mambazo on March 1, Sweet Honey In The Rock on May 9 and 10, and more.Dance is a major component of the new season with special and exclusive performances from ODC/Dance on September 4,Giordano Dance Chicago on October 25, Paul Taylor Dance on March 20, and Flamenco Arts International on May 23.Theater is a mainstay of the upcoming season as we welcome back the beloved holiday tradition of Panto in the Presidio and thereturn of last year’s sold-out Peter Pan for two dozen performances from November 29 to December 28. The legendary comedygroup The Second City will celebrate its 65th anniversary on September 5, Broadway legends Brian Stokes Mitchell appears onSeptember 20 and 21 and Cheyenne Jackson on January 30, Piaf! The Show, on February 5, celebrates her 110th birthday, and wepresent the modern circus group Cirque Mechanics and their show Tilt! on March 21 and 22.The Presidio Theatre welcomes five resident companies for a two-season partnership with the Presidio Theatre. The companies areNew Orleans-based Preservation Hall Jazz Band, San Francisco Arts Education Project, Chamber Music SF, Children’s TheaterAssociation of San Francisco, and New Century Chamber Orchestra. San Francisco Arts Education Project Artistic Director Emily Wheeler says, “We are enormously grateful to the Presidio Theatre. Thisis our fourth season with them and our 24th year producing musicals. The venue is beautifully appointed and the operations areprofoundly professional.” Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Presidio Theatre from April 9 to 12 after their sold-out Mardi Gras celebration at theTheatre in February 2025. Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s creative director and tuba player Ben Jaffe says “With this new collaboration,artists and audiences can explore new and existing connections. It’s an achievement. There is mutual trust and I take that to heart. Acollaboration at this level is joyful to me.”Chamber Music SF’s small ensemble and solo recitals have traditionally unfolded in musical “conversations” between classical musiccomposers, top tier performing artists, and audience members. The intimacy of their concerts sidestep intimidation, encouragetrust, and enable every participant to listen deeply and discover new connections. This collaboration will allow Chamber Music SF toexpand their voice and programs.The fifth resident company, the Children’s Theatre Association, was founded in 1934 by twenty women who recognized a dearth oflive theater performances geared for young people in San Francisco. Flash forward 90 years to contemporary times, the nonprofitcontinues to flourish with professional directors and actors and a considerable corp of volunteers leading the charge to providetheater art experiences to children. In 2019, CTA made the Presidio Theatre its permanent home; the resident company statusenables them to solidify and build upon the association.

PRESIDIO THEATRE’S RESIDENT ARTISTIC COMPANIESFor the next two seasons, the Presidio Theatre welcomes five Resident Artistic Companies to present exclusive programmingat the Theatre to enable these organizations to grow artistically and institutionally, develop audiences, and collaborate onkey projects while maintaining their respective missions and identities. The first Resident Artistic Companies for the 2025–26and 2026–27 seasons are: Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Presidio Theatre to follow-up theirFebruary 2025 sold-out shows and Mardi Gras parties. Founded in 1961, thebeloved Preservation Hall is a global institution and the Jazz Band has helpedto define the musical traditions of the Crescent City for more than six decades.Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents the Big Easy’s musical heritage and thewealth of New Orleans’ musical talent.The Children’s Theatre Association of San Francisco was established in 1934 as an all volunteer, non-profitwomen’s organization dedicated to providing live musical theatre for school children in the San FranciscoBay Area, particularly for those who might not otherwise experience it. In 2026, they will present OnceUpon a Mattress, Youth Edition with performances on January 24, 25, 31, February 1, 7, 28.The San Francisco Arts Education Project was founded in 1968 and for fifty-plus years has stayed true to itsmission of enriching the lives of children by facilitating hands-on participation in the visual and performingarts—taught by practicing artists. The SFArtsED Players, a troupe of 45 performers ages 9 to 14, will presenttheir annual spring musical for audiences of all ages. Past shows on the Presidio Theatre stage have includedAnnie, Newsies, The Little Mermaid and Shrek the Musical. Performances from May 1 – 3.One of only a handful of conductorless chamber ensembles in the world, New Century Chamber Orchestrawas founded in 1992 and includes 19 string players from the San Francisco Bay Area as well as throughoutthe United States. Musical decisions are made collaboratively, resulting in an enhanced level of commitmentfrom the musicians and concerts of remarkable precision, passion, and power. Performances on March 14and April 25.Chamber Music San Francisco is dedicated to the presentation of chamber music concerts and recitals of thehighest possible quality. Beyond the presentation of excellent concerts, we seek to build new audiencesfor chamber music, which we believe embodies the most direct and accessible communication fromcomposer to listener. Performances include Stella Chen-Matt Lipman-Brannon Cho Trio on March 8, MyriadTrio on March 28, Nathan Meltzer on April 19, and Escher Quartet with Brandon Patrick George on May 17. Chamber Music San FranciscoNew Century Chamber Orchestra Preservation Hall Jazz BandChildren’s Theater Association of San FranciscoSan Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED) Thursday | April 9 | 7:30pmSaturday | April 11 |7:30pm $60 – $104Friday | April 10 | 7:30pmSunday | April 12 | 2:00pm

Red BaraatThursday | September 18 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Brian Stokes MitchellSaturday | September 20 | 7:30pmSunday | September 21 | 7:00pm$49 – $104Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York.Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawnworldwide praise for its singular sound that merges hard drivingPunjabi rhythms with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punkenergy. Created with no less a purposeful agenda thanmanifesting joy and unity in all people, Red Baraat’s spirit isworn brightly on its sweaty and hard-worked sleeve. The band’s2017 NPR Tiny Desk Concert is touted as the #8 topperformances of all time by New York Magazine.Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, two-timeTony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career thatspans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances withthe country’s finest conductors and orchestras. He received Tony,Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his star turn in KissMe, Kate. He also gave Tony-nominated performances in Man ofLa Mancha, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, and Ragtime. Othernotable Broadway shows include Kiss of the Spider Woman,Jelly’s Last Jam, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdownand Shuffle Along. In 2016 he was awarded his second TonyAward, the prestigious Isabelle Stevenson Tony for his Charitablework with The Actors Fund. That same year Stokes was inductedinto the Theatre Hall of Fame. An extremely versatile and in-demand singer, Stokes makes his Presidio Theatre debut withthese exclusive Bay Area performances.

Rick Beato: Live in San FranciscoThursday | September 25 | 7:30pm$49 – $82An Evening with Andy SummersSaturday | September 27 | 7:30pm$49 – $99Famed YouTube personality Rick Beato has almost 5 millionsubscribers and his influential “What I’ve Learned From TheGreatest Musicians” series analyzes popular songs to explaintheir musical structures and compositional techniques. Beatowill take the Presidio Theatre stage to discuss the state of themusic business, break down your favorite songs, and tell storiesof his time spent with the world’s greatest musicians, producers,arrangers, and songwriters.Ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatestguitarists ever, The Police’s Andy Summers brings his one-man-show to the Presidio Theatre. Summers will play guitar, includingThe Police classics, and share stories and photos he’s taken overthe years. This multimedia show gives fans a great insight into hiswork and a moment with a legend. As a member of The Police,Summers won five Grammy Awards and in 2003 was inductedinto the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with Sting and StewartCopeland. You can hear Summers’ influential guitar work on ThePolice classics like Message in a Bottle, Can’t Stand Losing Youand the Grammy-winning Every Breath You Take.

Noam Pikelny & FriendsWednesday | October 15 | 7:30pm$38 – $77Kishi Bashi String QuartetThursday | October 2 | 7:30pm$49 – $82Noam Pikelny has emerged as the preeminent banjoist ofhis generation and he brings together a collection of hisaccomplished friends for this special performance. He is afounding member of Punch Brothers, a 3-time GRAMMYNominee, and was awarded the first annual Steve Martin Prizefor Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass in 2010. Expect dazzlingsolos, unexpected musical surprises, and the kind of chemistrythat makes this show one-of-a-kind.Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of Emmy-nominated singer,songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kaoru Ishibashi. A virtuosoviolinist, he is renowned for his groundbreaking collaborationswith symphonies across the U.S., such as the National SymphonyOrchestra (Kennedy Center), Chicago Philharmonic, SeattleSymphony, and Oregon Symphony. With an ever-evolvingsound and a passion for cinematic storytelling, Kishi Bashicontinues to break new ground as a storyteller and performer,captivating audiences with his unique blend of classical andpopular music.

Brad Mehldau & Christian McBrideThursday | October 16 | 7:30pmFriday | October 17 | 7:30pm$60 – $115Facing 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 premiereof Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora featuring SanFrancisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim. The Quartet’s performancesprovide the possibility for unexpected discovery, sparkingdialogue, and bringing people together.Two of the most respected artists in jazz join forces in this duo.Bassist Christian McBride says, “Brad is justifiably revered asone of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to havebeen friends and cohorts with him for almost 35 years. He wasone of the first people I met when I moved to NYC in 1989,and it continues to be an uplifting experience every time weplay together.” Named “one of our greatest living pianists” byNPR, Brad Mehldau says, “It is a dream come true to play withChristian in this duo setting. Playing with Christian, especially inthis configuration, is both joyful and daunting all at once. His levelof sophistication and swing, of emotional power and grace, isunsurpassed – not in the least on what he has achieved on hisinstrument, but also as one of our strongest voices in the musicmore generally, at the top of his game. I’m so honored to be onstage with him.”

Giordano Dance Chicago: Gershwin in BSaturday | October 25 | 7:30pm$55 – $88Edward Simon Triowith Chris Potter & Del Sol String QuartetSaturday | January 10 | 7:30pm$49 – $82For this exclusive Presidio Theatre performance, Venezuelanpianist and composer Edward Simon will present his inventivetrio of bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Adam Cruzaugmented by the Del Sol String Quartet and special guestsaxophonist Chris Potter. The group will perform Simon’s latestwork Latin Heart that blends the rhythmic vitality and melodicrichness of Latin American music with jazz. The program willinclude two pieces originally composed for the SFJAZZCollective in 2024 that were inspired by a triptych of paintingsby Rupy C. Tut from the de Young Museum’s collection.Based in the Bay Area and a longtime member of the SFJAZZCollective, Simon is a Guggenheim Fellow and a currentfaculty member of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.Chris Potter is one of the most influential saxophonists of hisgeneration and a longtime member of the SFJAZZ Collective.Now in its 63rd Season, the Giordano Dance Company fromChicago makes its San Francisco debut at the Presidio Theatre.America’s original jazz dance company continues to redefineand expand the very definition of jazz dance and is dedicatedto the preservation and promotion of the Giordano Techniqueemphasizing a deep plié, rhythmic complexity, and an elegantstyle with kinetic urgency. This iconic organization will presentan evening of quintessentially American music including thepremiere of Gershwin in B – A Tribute to the Music of GeorgeGershwin by the Emmy Award-winning and “So You Think YouCan Dance” choreographer Al Blackstone.

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 dozenperformances from November 29 to December 28. This lively, fun-filled twist on the classic family tale transportsaudiences 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 thehilariously eccentric Dame who leads the action. Now in its fifth year, Panto In The Presidio has become a holiday staplein San Francisco, offering a unique spin on the British tradition of pantomimes. Overseen by Executive ProducerPeggy 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 candytossed from the stage. PREVIEWSSaturday | November 29 | 1:00pmSunday | November 30 | 1:00pmThursday | December 4 | 6:00pmFriday | December 5 | 6:00pm“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. Joinus this holiday season for a production that brings us all together through laughter, fantasy, music, love, and a message of hope and community.”Saturday | December 6 | 6:00pmSunday | 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 | 6:00pmSaturday | 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 | 1:00pmOPENING NIGHT

Piaf! The ShowThursday | February 5 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Cheyenne JacksonFriday | January 30 | 7:30pm$49 – $93To mark the 110th anniversary of Edith Piaf, we welcomePiaf! The show. Relive the story of the greatest French singerof all time in an exceptional new scenography that willtransport you from the streets of Montmartre to the Olympiain Paris. With over 1,000 performances in more than 50countries, Piaf! The Show is the most successful Frenchmusical in history and has charmed audiences the worldover. Piaf! The Show is performed by Nathalie Lermitte andconceived and directed by Gil Marsalla.Cheyenne Jackson is a GRAMMY and Emmy-nominated actor,singer, and songwriter known for his versatile work acrossBroadway, television, film, and concert stages. He receiveda GRAMMY nomination for his collaboration with the SanFrancisco Symphony as Tony in West Side Story conducted bythe legendary Michael Tilson Thomas. On Broadway, Jackson’scareer spans iconic roles in XANADU, Thoroughly ModernMillie, Aida, The Performers, Once Upon a Mattress, Finian’sRainbow, and All Shook Up, where he won a Theatre WorldAward. Jackson’s remarkable stage presence and ability tobring depth to a wide range of characters have made him abeloved figure in musical theater.

WEEK OF LOVEKandace Springs sings Lady In Satin: A Tribute toBillie Holiday with OrchestraSaturday | February 14 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Jazz at Lincoln CenterPresents GreatAmerican CroonersThursday | February 12 | 7:30pm$49 – $82Paula WestSunday | February 15 | 2:00pm$49 – $93Tatiana Eva-MarieFriday | February 13 | 7:30pm$49 – $82Kandace Springs has solidified herposition as one of the premiere jazz/soul singers of our time and she makes her PresidioTheatre debut to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Springswill perform with a 60-piece Orchestra to present herunique recreation of Lady in Satin, Billie Holiday’s iconicand last album from 1958 giving many of Holiday’ssignature songs such as “You’ve Changed” and“For All We Know” a new level of lushness. Describedas having “a voice that could melt snow” by her latementor Prince, Springs has racked up an impressive listof accomplishments, from national TV appearances,headlining major jazz festivals, and collaborations withsuch luminaries as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove,David Sanborn and more.Great American Crooners focuseson quintessential singers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin, whosevelvety voices and sentimental serenades made themsuperstars on stage and on screen. This exclusive Bay Areaperformance features Robbie Lee and Shenel Johns, whohave both graced Jazz at Lincoln Center’s stages plusDownBeat Magazine’s #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist, BennyBenack 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’sgoing to be a stylish evening of timeless tunes, and world-class talent.Nicknamed 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 andFrench jazz influences. Accruing over 80 million viewson YouTube, Eva-Marie was acclaimed as “a millennialshaking up the jazz scene” by Vanity Fair. Though herinterests have led her to explore a wide range of musicalstyles, her music is always inspired by her own Frenchand Balkan heritage; a love for the Parisian art scene eraspanning the 1920s to the 60s; a passion for traditionalGypsy songs; a fascination for New Orleans music; and adeep connection to the Great American Songbook.The Bay Area’s jazz treasured vocalistPaula West will help celebrateValentine’s Day weekend with amatinee performance featuring her trademark interpretations of songs from the GreatAmerican Songbook and beyond. She is known forher rich, smooth sound and knowing way with lyrics. Asthe San Francisco Chronicle once noted, “West makesheartache sound so good.” West is a mainstay on the BayArea scene and appears regularly in New York to sold-out audiences at Lincoln Center and the Oak Room at theCarlyle Hotel.

Live Soundtrack for “Earth”Sunday | February 22 | 7:30pm$49 – $104DakhaBrakha: A Night of MusicSaturday | February 21 | 7:30pmMark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica BlowoutFriday | February 20 | 7:30pm$38 – $82Master harmonica player and blues legend Mark Hummel bringshis Blues Harmonica Blowout™ to the Presidio Theatre for one-night-only. The Blowout features harmonica players acrossgenerations who pay tribute to the blues masters and representthe future of the instrument. Presented as a revue, Hummel leadsa rhythm section featuring today’s best musicians to accompanythe all-star harmonica players.DakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances priorto Russia’s 2022 invasion, but war is in everything now. They masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music withinfluences from around the world, resulting in an unexpected new music. They are troubadours, activists, andeducators. 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 seeUkraine not as a monolith, but as a cosmopolitan culture that takes in other cultures and gives in return. Inaddition to their own performances, DakhaBrakha also performs their original live soundtrack alongside ascreening of the classic 1930 film “Earth” by Aleksandr Dovzhenko that is considered to be one of the mostimportant films of the Soviet era. Dovzhenko is a master of composition, and the film—with its intense close-upsand the impressive expanses of the landscape—is a passionate tribute to the countryside, to nature, and to thepeople that work on it.

Ladysmith Black MambazoSunday | March 1 | 2:00pm & 7:00pm$49 – $93Antonio Sánchez Plays BirdmanFriday | March 13 | 7:30pm$44 – $93For over 60 years, South Africa’s five-time GRAMMY-Awardwinning, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts ofaudiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signaturedance moves, and charming onstage banter. It was Paul Simon’s1987 Graceland album that introduced Ladysmith BlackMambazo to the world. The late former South African PresidentNelson Mandela designated the group “South Africa’s culturalambassadors to the world,” a title the members carry with themwith the highest honor. Four-time GRAMMY-Award winner Antonio Sánchez, one ofthe most renowned drummers in the international jazz scene,takes the Presidio Theatre stage to recreate his original solodrum score to Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 2014 Birdman or(The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), the Academy AwardWinner for Best Picture starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton,Emma Stone and Naomi Watts. During a screening of the film,Sánchez will recreate his score, but as Sánchez improvised mostof the original music for the film, each performance is unique — ashowcase of his musical creativity.

Paul Taylor DanceFriday | March 20 | 7:30pm$49 – $88Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!Saturday | March 21 | 7:30pmSunday | March 22 | 2:00pm$49 – $88One of the world’s foremost dance companies, Paul TaylorDance Company is recognized for innovating and transformingmodern dance. Under the artistic direction of Michael Novakand drawing from a history of multidisciplinary collaborations,passionate expression, and thrilling athleticism, the Company isknown for a vast repertory that features work from the Founder’scanon, new works created by some of today’s most engagingchoreographers, plus established and important historicaldances from the 20th and 21st centuries. Cirque Mechanics was founded in 2004 by Boston-nativeand German Wheel artist Chris Lashua after the success of acollaborative project with the Circus Center of San Francisco.Cirque Mechanics quickly established itself as a premiereAmerican circus with its unique approach to performance,inspiring storytelling, and innovative mechanical staging.Spectacle Magazine hailed it as “the greatest contribution tothe American circus since Cirque du Soleil.” Cirque Mechanics,although inspired by modern circus, finds its roots in themechanical and its heart in the stories of American ingenuity. Theshow, rooted in realism, displays a raw quality, rarely found inmodern 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 – $82Midnight NorthSaturday | April 4 | 7:30pm$38 – $71Midnight North takes its cue from the fertile Bay Area musicscene. Formed in early 2012 by singer/songwriters GrahameLesh and Elliott Peck, whose harmonies came as naturally as theinitial songs, along with bassist Connor O’Sullivan. The band’scurrent-day lineup was completed when drummer/banjoplayer Nathan Graham came aboard after a chance meeting at abenefit concert in Philadelphia in 2016 following the release ofits third, and breakthrough, album, Under the Lights, in 2017. Inthe early days, the group was able to grow as a unit thanks to anassociation with Lesh’s family venue Terrapin Crossroads in SanRafael.Lúnasa is back at the Presidio Theatre to present its unique brandof contemporary and traditional Irish music. Hailed as “The HottestIrish Acoustic band on the Planet” by The Irish Voice, Lúnasa hassold over 250,000 albums, performed over 2,500 shows across36 countries, and has become one of the most influential bandsin the history of Irish music.

Meow MeowWednesday | April 8 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Post-post-modern diva Meow Meow is a prolific original music and theatre creator, and has hypnotised, inspired, and terrified 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-surfing 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 – $82 Storm Large is the famed musician, actor, playwright, and authorwell-known to Bay Area audiences from singing in The City’s clubsin the 1990s to her frequent guest appearances with Pink Martini.Known as a ‘vocal Swiss army knife,’ Large pushes the limits of theGreat American Songbook and touches on jazz, rock, and popwith her flawless vibrato. She shot to national prominence in 2006as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova and was seenon the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent.Sweet Honey In The RockSaturday | May 9 | 7:30pmSunday | 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 affiliations, sexual preferences and differing abilities.

Unlimited Miles:Miles Davis Birthday Celebration Thursday | May 14 | 7:30pm$49 – $93Music of Remembrance: The Dialogueof Memories – World Premiere With music by Tom Cipulloand libretto by Howard Reich with Tom Cipullo Wednesday | May 20 | 7:30pm$38 – $71The son of an aging Holocaust survivor searches for meaningin his mother’s battle with the ghosts of her past. He findsenlightenment from an unexpected source: Nobel laureate ElieWiesel. With lyrical beauty and emotional honesty, thispathbreaking new opera illuminates how we can reachunderstanding across generations and open doors of memory,hope and compassion. Music of Remembrance is a performingarts organization focused on human rights and social justice.Founded in 1998, it has evolved from an initial focus onHolocaust remembrance to honoring the resilience of allpeople excluded or persecuted for their faith, ethnicity,gender or sexuality. Unlimited Miles keeps one foot rooted in the rich legacy of MilesDavis while the other leaps boldly into the future. Under thedirection of Grammy-winning pianist John Beasley, this jazz supergroup features trumpeter Marquis Hill, saxophonist Mark Turner,guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, bassist Ben Williams, and drummerTerreon Gulley. The group delves deep into the visionary spiritand boundless creativity of Davis, exploring the vast directionshis music continues to inspire. Beasley’s special arrangements willcover each decade of Davis’ chameleonic career.

Opera Parallèle: DoubtFriday | May 29 | 7:30pm Saturday | May 30 |7:30pm Sunday | May 31 | 3:00pm$66 – $115 Opera 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 film 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. Flamenco Arts International:Songs From A Sinking ShipWorld PremiereSaturday | May 23 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm$49 – $93A mysterious siren’s warning sets off a chain of events that transforms a routine voyage into a supernatural battle between ego and redemption— told through the passionate art of flamenco. Thunder cracks, and the ship veers off course. Will the crew rise above their own demons, or be lost to the depths forever? Featuring world renowned flamenco 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 flamenco through innovative and immersive art experiences that ignite the transformative power of flamenco for all.

RENTALSHost your next event at the Presidio Theatre. This beautifully restored performing arts center combines San Francisco charm withstate-of-the-art technology and amenities. With a variety of rentable spaces—including a 612-seat proscenium theatre, a versatile black box studio, and a gated outdoor plaza—the PresidioTheatre is perfect for everything from large-scale productions to small private events. EXPLORE OUR SPACES WITH A VIRTUAL TOUR AND SUBMIT YOUR RENTAL INQUIRY ON OUR WEBSITE.HOW TO GET TOPRESIDIO THEATREBY CAR:We encourage our guests to use publictransportation, but parking is available aroundthe Main Post of the Presidio. Be sure to notethe parking regulations: Some zones are free,while others require payment 7 days a week.BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:PresidiGoThe PresidiGo Shuttle system is free andavailable to all. It runs seven days a week fromEmbarcadero BART and Transbay Terminal, withstops throughout the Presidio. Al l PresidiGoshuttles have wheelchair ramps and bike racks.With breathtaking scenery, over 25 milesof bikeways, and ample bike parking, thePresidio is a biker’s paradise. SF MUNISeveral MUNI routes provide service to ornear the Presidio (1, 29, 30, 43, 45).BY BIKE:FUNSTONHALLOCKGIRARDGRAHAMARGUELLOSHERIDANLINCOLNMORAGAPRESIDIO BLVDPRESIDIO PARKWAY/101MONTGOMERYFOODTRUCKSPRESIDIOBOWL + GRILLCOLIBRIMEXICAN BISTROWALT DISNEYFAMILY MUSEUMCAFEPRESIDIOTUNNELTOPS

PRESIDIO THEATRE PRESENTS 2025 – 2026 SEASONPresidio Theatre99 Moraga AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94129Art at the Presidio Theatre – September 3 ODC/Dance –September 4 The Second City: 65th Anniversary Show –September 5 Mino for Miles: Celebrating Miles Davis’s 100thBirthday - September 6Red 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 15Brad Mehldau & Christian McBride – 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 String 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 BillieHoliday 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 – 12San Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED) – May 1 – 3Storm 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!S C A N H E R EFOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT PRESIDIOTHEATRE.ORG