| The Theater District in San Francisco is renowned for | | | | movies. The theater building is a masterpiece in itself, |
| the multitude of high profile theaters it contains, and the | | | | beautifully maintained right up to the present day. |
| classy productions that they feature. Located near the | | | | The Golden Gate Theater, having opened to much |
| Tenderloin neighborhood and Union Square shopping | | | | acclaim in 1922, has consistently maintained its |
| district, the Theater District boasts many world-class | | | | prominent place on the theatrical scene. In its early |
| theatrical venues. | | | | years the theater's prestige required gentlemen to |
| The Curran Theater, well known for presenting | | | | wear formal attire with top hats, and ladies to wear |
| Andrew Lloyd Webber's hugely successful musical | | | | formal gowns. Over the years the Golden Gate |
| 'Phantom of the Opera', is a renowned destination in | | | | Theater has hosted many landmark productions such |
| the Theater District. One of its notable features is the | | | | as the highly successful musical 'A Chorus Line', 'My |
| 'Best of Broadway' series which has brought | | | | Fair Lady', 'Fiddler on the Roof', 'Zorba', 'Grease', 'Rent' |
| acclaimed productions such as 'Les Miserables' and | | | | and 'Chicago'. |
| the Tony Award winning 'Fences' to the theater. | | | | Another of San Francisco's performance venues is |
| Inheriting a rich theatrical legacy, the Curran Theater | | | | the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, one of |
| continues to attract a staunch following for its quality | | | | the largest such arenas in the United States. This |
| productions. | | | | center hosts orchestral performances, theater, plays, |
| Another foremost thespian venues is the Orpheum | | | | opera, dance productions and gala events among |
| Theater. With a history stretching back more than 75 | | | | others. The center features an array of facilities which |
| years, the theater's imposing building has hosted an | | | | serve to enhance the characteristic features of each |
| impressive collection of American theatrical | | | | production, creating an unforgettable experience for |
| productions, including musical comedy, vaudeville and | | | | the viewer. |