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San Francisco Playhouse - What To Know BEFORE You Go

San Francisco Playhouse

There's no need to travel to New York to experience fantastic theater—the San Francisco Playhouse hosts several mainstage productions yearly, in the heart of San Francisco's theater district. The intimate space seats fewer than 200 guests, so it's the perfect place to take in a show. Buy tickets in advance to get great seats.

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450 Post Street, San Francisco, California

The basics

Experience top-notch theater at the San Francisco Playhouse, just a block from Union Square. The best way to visit it is by public transportation, including the bus, metro, or BART—the Bay Area's regional transit system. You can also book a sightseeing tour or hop-on hop-off bus tour, most of which pass by Union Square. Alternatively, visit by foot with a self-paced walking tour around Market Street, Chinatown, and nearby Nob Hill.

Things to know before you go

The playhouse is a great place to see a new performance; the theater puts on six mainstage productions and several premieres each year.
Theater lovers should visit for the Sandbox Series, which promotes new works including many world premieres.
Plan to buy tickets in advance—online or at the box office—since weekend performances may sell out.

How to get there

The San Francisco Playhouse is located in downtown San Francisco. Find the playhouse on the second floor of the Kensington Park Hotel on Post Street, between Mason and Powell. The most convenient way to get to the theater is by public transportation. Take BART to the Powell Street Station, or MUNI metro to the Powell Street-Halidie Plaza Station. From there, walk up Powell Street and take a left on Post.

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