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Curran Theater

445 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Seats (approximate)
1713

ABOUT THIS THEATRE

Description

Built in 1922, the Curran has housed some of the biggest productions in theater history. Under the curation of eight-time Tony Award®-winner Carole Shorenstein Hays, almost a century after it welcomed its first Bay Area audiences, the Curran has just completed a major restoration and renovation.

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Parade
May 13, 2025 - Jun 08, 2025
Music by Jason Robert Brown; Book by Alfred Uhry; Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Musical Original Drama
Kimberly Akimbo
Nov 05, 2024 - Dec 01, 2024
Musical Original
Into the Woods
Jun 20, 2023 - Jun 25, 2023
Music by Stephen Sondheim; Book by James Lapine; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Musical Revival ComedyDrama
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Oct 23, 2019 - Sep 11, 2022
Music by Imogen Heap; Written by Jack Thorne
Play Original DramaPlay with musicSit-Down
Dear Evan Hansen
Dec 05, 2018 - Dec 30, 2018
Musical Original
Bright Star
Nov 28, 2017 - Dec 17, 2017
Music by Edie Brickell, Steve Martin; Book by Steve Martin; Lyrics by Edie Brickell
Musical Original
Fun Home
Jan 25, 2017 - Feb 19, 2017
Music by Jeanine Tesori; Book by Lisa Kron; Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Musical Original
I Love Lucy
Nov 11, 2014 - Nov 23, 2014
Original Music Composer: Peitor Angell; Adapted for the Stage and with new material by Kim Flagg, Rick Sparks; Special Lyrics by Wayne Moore
Play Original Comedy
Once
Jun 17, 2014 - Jul 13, 2014
Musical Original Romance
Peter and the Starcatcher
Nov 05, 2013 - Dec 01, 2013
Music by Wayne Barker; Written by Rick Elice
Play Original Play with music
Jersey Boys
Mar 05, 2013 - Apr 28, 2013
Music by Bob Gaudio; Book by Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice; Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Musical Original
The Book of Mormon - Latter Day
Nov 27, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012
Musical Original Comedy
War Horse
Jul 31, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
Songmaker: John Tams
Play Original Drama
Fela!
Nov 15, 2011 - Dec 11, 2011
Additional music by Aaron Johnson, Jordan McLean; Music by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti; Book by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis; Additional lyrics by Jim Lewis; Lyrics by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Musical Original
Rock of Ages
Mar 08, 2011 - Apr 10, 2011
Book by Chris D'Arienzo
Musical Original
Next to Normal
Jan 25, 2011 - Feb 20, 2011
Music by Tom Kitt; Book by Brian Yorkey; Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Musical Original
Dreamgirls
Aug 24, 2010 - Sep 26, 2010
Music by Henry Krieger; Book by Tom Eyen; Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Musical Revival
In the Heights
May 11, 2010 - Jun 13, 2010
Musical Original
The 39 Steps
Dec 08, 2009 - Jan 03, 2010
Play Original Comedy
Rent - Mark
Oct 06, 2009 - Oct 18, 2009
Music by Jonathan Larson; Book by Jonathan Larson; Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Musical Original Drama
August: Osage County
Aug 11, 2009 - Sep 06, 2009
Written by Tracy Letts
Play Original
Spring Awakening
Sep 02, 2008 - Oct 12, 2008
Music by Duncan Sheik; Book by Steven Sater; Lyrics by Steven Sater
Musical Original Drama
A Chorus Line
Jul 08, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008
Musical Revival Drama
Jersey Boys
Dec 01, 2006 - Apr 29, 2007
Music by Bob Gaudio; Book by Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice; Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Musical Original
Les Misérables - Third National
Jun 07, 2005 - Jul 24, 2005
Musical Original Drama
I Am My Own Wife
May 03, 2005 - May 29, 2005
Written by Doug Wright
Play Original Drama Solo
Irving Berlins White Christmas - San Francisco
Nov 03, 2004 - Jan 02, 2005
Music by Irving Berlin; Book by David Ives, Paul Blake; Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Musical Original Sit-Down
Big River
Jun 11, 2004 - Jul 11, 2004
Music by Roger Miller; Book by William Hauptman; Lyrics by Roger Miller
Musical Revival Sign Language
The Exonerated
Nov 25, 2003 - Dec 21, 2003
Play Original Drama
The Graduate
Aug 09, 2003 - Sep 07, 2003
Written by Terry Johnson
Play Original Comedy
Contact
Feb 04, 2003 - Feb 16, 2003
Written by John Weidman
Musical Original Dance
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife
Aug 13, 2002 - Sep 08, 2002
Written by Charles Busch
Play Original Comedy
Les Misérables - Third National
May 13, 2002 - Jun 16, 2002
Musical Original Drama
Proof
May 07, 2002 - May 12, 2002
Written by David Auburn
Play Original Drama
Stones in His Pockets
Apr 16, 2002 - May 12, 2002
Written by Marie Jones
Play Original Comedy
Copenhagen
Jan 08, 2002 - Feb 03, 2002
Written by Michael Frayn
Play Original Drama
Proof
Nov 27, 2001 - Dec 23, 2001
Written by David Auburn
Play Original Drama
Contact
May 15, 2001 - Jun 24, 2001
Written by John Weidman
Musical Original Dance
Tallulah
Jan 17, 2001 - Feb 11, 2001
Written by Sandra Ryan Heyward
Play Original
Les Misérables - Third National
Jun 28, 2000 - Sep 16, 2000
Musical Original Drama
Peter Pan
Jan 25, 2000 - Feb 20, 2000
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Musical Revival Comedy
Cabaret
Nov 16, 1999 - Jan 02, 2000
Music by John Kander; Book by Joe Masteroff; Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Musical Revival Drama
Sunset Boulevard
Oct 12, 1999 - Nov 07, 1999
Musical Original
Art
Sep 14, 1999 - Oct 10, 1999
Music Composed by Gary Yershon; Written by Yasmina Reza
Play Original
The Phantom of the Opera - Christine
Dec 02, 1993 - Jan 03, 1999
Musical Original Drama
Breaking Legs
Sep 07, 1993 - Oct 03, 1993
Written by Tom Dulack
Play Original Comedy
Falsettos - Second National
Apr 27, 1993 - May 23, 1993
Music by William Finn; Book by James Lapine, William Finn; Lyrics by William Finn
Musical Original
Aspects of Love
Mar 30, 1993 - Apr 25, 1993
Musical Original
Six Degrees of Separation
Jan 05, 1993 - Jan 31, 1993
Written by John Guare
Play Original Drama
The World Goes 'Round
Dec 08, 1992 - Jan 03, 1993
Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Musical Original Revue
Les Misérables - Third National
Oct 06, 1992 - Dec 06, 1992
Musical Original Drama
Lettice and Lovage
Jul 21, 1992 - Aug 16, 1992
Written by Peter Shaffer
Play Original Comedy
Lost in Yonkers
Jun 03, 1992 - Jun 28, 1992
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy
Once on This Island
Apr 21, 1992 - May 17, 1992
Music by Stephen Flaherty; Book by Lynn Ahrens; Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Musical Original
A Few Good Men
Mar 10, 1992 - Apr 05, 1992
Written by Aaron Sorkin
Play Original Drama
M. Butterfly
Aug 06, 1991 - Sep 10, 1991
Written by David Henry Hwang
Play Original Drama
Les Misérables - Second National
Oct 20, 1989 - Jan 27, 1991
Musical Original Drama
Driving Miss Daisy
Feb 15, 1989 - Mar 26, 1989
Written by Alfred Uhry
Play Original Comedy Drama
Broadway Bound
Jul 05, 1988 - Jul 31, 1988
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy
Sleuth
May 03, 1988 - Jun 11, 1988
Written by Anthony Shaffer
Play Revival MysteryThriller
Social Security
Jun 23, 1987 - Jul 19, 1987
Written by Andrew Bergman
Play Original Comedy
I'm Not Rappaport
May 12, 1987 - Jun 14, 1987
Written by Herb Gardner
Play Original Comedy
Arsenic and Old Lace
Apr 01, 1987 - May 02, 1987
Play Revival Comedy
Legends!
Apr 25, 1986 - Jun 01, 1986
Written by James Kirkwood
Play Original Comedy
Glengarry Glen Ross
Oct 22, 1985 - Nov 24, 1985
Written by David Mamet
Play Original Drama
Aren't We All?
Sep 24, 1985 - Oct 20, 1985
Written by Frederick Lonsdale
Play Revival Romantic Comedy
Noises Off
Apr 02, 1985 - May 04, 1985
Written by Michael Frayn
Play Original Comedy Farce
Jerry's Girls
Aug 28, 1984 - Oct 07, 1984
Music by Jerry Herman; Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Musical Original Revue
Brighton Beach Memoirs
Jul 17, 1984 - Aug 05, 1984
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy
Agnes of God
Aug 12, 1983 - Sep 11, 1983
Written by John Pielmeier
Play Original Drama
Master Harold...and the boys
Jun 28, 1983 - Jul 24, 1983
Written by Athol Fugard
Play Original Drama
A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine
Apr 07, 1982 - May 23, 1982
Music by Frank Lazarus; Book by Dick Vosburgh; Lyrics by Dick Vosburgh
Musical Original Revue Comedy
A Chorus Line
Feb 04, 1982 - Mar 28, 1982
Musical Original Drama
One Mo' Time
Jul 30, 1981 - Aug 30, 1981
Written by Vernel Bagneris
Musical Original Revue
A Chorus Line
May 05, 1981 - Jul 12, 1981
Musical Original Drama
Eubie!
Nov 25, 1980 - Dec 28, 1980
Musical Original Revue
They're Playing Our Song
May 15, 1980 - Sep 27, 1980
Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Book by Neil Simon; Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager
Musical Original Comedy Romantic Comedy
Da
Jan 10, 1980 - Feb 17, 1980
Written by Hugh Leonard
Play Original Comedy
Aint Misbehavin
Aug 22, 1979 - Nov 24, 1979
Musical Original Revue
Chapter Two
Jul 11, 1979 - Aug 18, 1979
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy
Oklahoma
Jun 12, 1979 - Jul 08, 1979
Musical Revival Comedy
Dracula
Dec 19, 1978 - Feb 03, 1979
Play Revival Drama
Annie - Second National
Jun 21, 1978 - Sep 28, 1978
Music by Charles Strouse; Book by Thomas Meehan; Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Musical Original Comedy
Man of La Mancha
Feb 09, 1978 - Mar 05, 1978
Music by Mitch Leigh; Book by Dale Wasserman; Lyrics by Joe Darion
Musical Revival Drama
Hello, Dolly!
Jan 04, 1978 - Jan 29, 1978
Music by Jerry Herman; Book by Michael Stewart; Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Musical Revival Comedy
Shenandoah
Dec 01, 1977 - Jan 01, 1978
Musical Original
The Wiz
Sep 13, 1977 - Nov 27, 1977
Music by Charlie Smalls; Book by William F. Brown; Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
Musical Original Comedy
A Chorus Line
Jun 14, 1977 - Sep 11, 1977
Musical Original Drama
Raisin
Mar 09, 1977 - Mar 20, 1977
Musical Original
Pacific Overtures
Nov 02, 1976 - Dec 18, 1976
Music by Stephen Sondheim; Book by John Weidman; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Musical Original Comedy Drama
The Wiz
Sep 14, 1976 - Oct 31, 1976
Music by Charlie Smalls; Book by William F. Brown; Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
Musical Original Comedy
A Chorus Line
May 06, 1976 - Jun 26, 1976
Music by Marvin Hamlisch; Book by Nicholas Dante; Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Musical Original Drama
Odyssey
Aug 26, 1975 - Oct 11, 1975
Music by Mitch Leigh; By Erich Segal
Musical Original
A Little Night Music
Sep 03, 1974 - Oct 19, 1974
Music by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Hugh Wheeler; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Musical Original Romantic Comedy
Good News
May 07, 1974 - Jun 22, 1974
Musical Revival Comedy
Finishing Touches
Jan 15, 1974 - Jan 26, 1974
Written by Jean Kerr
Play Original
The Day After the Fair
Oct 08, 1973 - Oct 21, 1973
Written by Frank Harvey
Play Original
Lorelei
Aug 21, 1973 - Oct 06, 1973
Music by Jule Styne, Jule Styne; New Book by Gail Parent, Kenny Solms; Lyrics by Leo Robin; New Lyrics by Adolph Green, Betty Comden
Musical Original Comedy
Oliver!
Jul 02, 1973 - Aug 18, 1973
Music by Lionel Bart; Book by Lionel Bart; Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Musical Revival ComedyDrama
Gigi
May 15, 1973 - Jul 01, 1973
Music by Frederick Loewe; Book by Alan Jay Lerner; Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Musical Original Comedy
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Mar 20, 1973 - May 05, 1973
Music by Galt MacDermot; Lyrics by John Guare
Musical Original Comedy
No, No, Nanette
Sep 05, 1972 - Oct 22, 1972
Musical Revival Comedy
The Rothschilds
May 09, 1972 - Jun 25, 1972
Music by Jerry Bock; Book by Sherman Yellen; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Musical Original
Applause
Mar 07, 1972 - Apr 22, 1972
Music by Charles Strouse; Book by Adolph Green, Betty Comden; Lyrics by Lee Adams
Musical Original
Promises, Promises
Dec 08, 1971 - Dec 22, 1971
Music by Burt Bacharach; Book by Neil Simon; Lyrics by Hal David
Musical Original Comedy
The Gingerbread Lady
Nov 22, 1971 - Dec 04, 1971
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy Drama
Company
Sep 07, 1971 - Oct 23, 1971
Music by Stephen Sondheim; Book by George Furth; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Musical Original Drama
Candide
Jul 06, 1971 - Aug 21, 1971
Musical Revival Comedy
Knickerbocker Holiday
May 11, 1971 - Jun 27, 1971
Music by Kurt Weill; Book by Maxwell Anderson; Lyrics by Maxwell Anderson
Musical Revival Comedy
Fiddler on the Roof
Apr 06, 1971 - Apr 25, 1971
Music by Jerry Bock; Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Musical Original Comedy Drama
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Feb 10, 1971 - Feb 27, 1971
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy
Play It Again, Sam
Jan 26, 1971 - Feb 06, 1971
Written by Woody Allen
Play Original Comedy
Promises, Promises
Sep 08, 1970 - Nov 01, 1970
Music by Burt Bacharach; Book by Neil Simon; Lyrics by Hal David
Musical Original Comedy
Zorba
Jun 23, 1970 - Aug 08, 1970
Music by John Kander; Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Musical Original
1776
Apr 23, 1970 - Jun 20, 1970
Music by Sherman Edwards; Book by Peter Stone; Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Musical Original Comedy History
Fiddler on the Roof
Mar 10, 1970 - Mar 21, 1970
Music by Jerry Bock; Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Musical Original Comedy Drama
Dylan
Jan 14, 1970 - Feb 01, 1970
Written by Sidney Michaels
Play Original
Come Blow Your Horn
Sep 22, 1969 - Oct 04, 1969
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy
Man of La Mancha
Aug 25, 1969 - Sep 20, 1969
Music by Mitch Leigh; Book by Dale Wasserman; Lyrics by Joe Darion
Musical Original Drama
george M
May 08, 1969 - Jun 29, 1969
Musical Original Comedy
Cabaret
Sep 10, 1968 - Oct 26, 1968
Music by John Kander; Book by Joe Masteroff; Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Musical Original Drama
I Do! I Do!
Jun 25, 1968 - Aug 18, 1968
Music by Harvey Schmidt; Book by Tom Jones; Lyrics by Tom Jones
Musical Original Comedy
Mame
Apr 30, 1968 - Jun 23, 1968
Music by Jerry Herman; Book by Jerome Lawrence, Robert E. Lee; Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Musical Original Comedy
The Star-Spangled Girl
Mar 25, 1968 - Apr 06, 1968
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy
Black Comedy
Mar 05, 1968 - Mar 23, 1968
Written by Peter Shaffer
Play Original Farce Comedy
Black Comedy
Mar 05, 1968 - Mar 23, 1968
Written by Peter Shaffer
Play Original Comedy
Man of La Mancha
Jul 31, 1967 - Sep 16, 1967
Music by Mitch Leigh; Book by Dale Wasserman; Lyrics by Joe Darion
Musical Original Drama
Hello, DOlly!
Jun 13, 1967 - Jul 30, 1967
Music by Jerry Herman; Book by Michael Stewart; Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Musical Original Comedy
The Odd Couple
Dec 19, 1966 - Dec 31, 1966
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy
Fiddler on the Roof
Jun 07, 1966 - Jul 24, 1966
Music by Jerry Bock; Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Musical Original Comedy Drama
Funny Girl
Apr 19, 1966 - Jun 05, 1966
Music by Jule Styne; Book by Isobel Lennart; Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Musical Original Comedy
The Odd Couple
Feb 07, 1966 - Mar 26, 1966
Written by Neil Simon
Play Original Comedy
Hello, DOlly!
Nov 02, 1965 - Dec 19, 1965
Music by Jerry Herman; Book by Michael Stewart; Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Musical Original Comedy
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Jul 26, 1965 - Aug 21, 1965
Musical Original Comedy
Pickwick
Apr 19, 1965 - Jun 05, 1965
Music by Cyril Ornadel; Book by Wolf Mankowitz; Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Musical Original
Here's Love
Oct 29, 1964 - Dec 19, 1964
Music by Meredith Willson; Book by Meredith Willson; Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Musical Original
110 in the Shade
Aug 10, 1964 - Sep 26, 1964
Music by Harvey Schmidt; By N. Richard Nash; Lyrics by Tom Jones
Musical Original
Little Me
Apr 20, 1964 - Jun 06, 1964
Music by Cy Coleman; Book by Neil Simon; Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Musical Original Comedy
The Sound of Music
Jan 27, 1964 - Feb 15, 1964
Musical Original Drama
No Strings
Nov 25, 1963 - Jan 04, 1964
Music by Richard Rodgers; Book by Samuel Taylor; Lyrics by Richard Rodgers
Musical Original
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Jun 10, 1963 - Jul 27, 1963
Musical Original Comedy
Carousel
Apr 22, 1963 - Jun 08, 1963
Musical Revival Drama
Take Her Shes Mine
Mar 11, 1963 - Apr 13, 1963
Play Original Comedy
Kismet
Aug 06, 1962 - Sep 22, 1962
Musical Revival
Carnival
Apr 23, 1962 - Jun 09, 1962
Music by Bob Merrill; Book by Michael Stewart; Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Musical Original Puppets
Gypsy
Aug 07, 1961 - Sep 30, 1961
Music by Jule Styne; Book by Arthur Laurents; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Musical Original Drama
Bye Bye Birdie
Apr 24, 1961 - Jun 03, 1961
Music by Charles Strouse; Book by Michael Stewart; Lyrics by Lee Adams
Musical Original Comedy
Destry Rides Again
Nov 12, 1960 - Dec 17, 1960
Book by Leonard Gershe
Musical Original Comedy
Flower Drum Song
Aug 01, 1960 - Oct 01, 1960
Musical Original Comedy
Redhead
Jun 06, 1960 - Jul 16, 1960
Musical Original Comedy
West Side Story
Aug 24, 1959 - Oct 03, 1959
Music by Leonard Bernstein; Book by Arthur Laurents; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Musical Original Drama
Bells are Ringing
Jun 01, 1959 - Jul 04, 1959
Musical Original Comedy
The Music Man
Oct 23, 1958 - Dec 27, 1958
Music by Meredith Willson; Book by Meredith Willson; Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Musical Original Comedy
The Most Happy Fella
Apr 21, 1958 - May 24, 1958
Music by Frank Loesser; Book by Frank Loesser; Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Musical Original Comedy
Damn Yankees
Aug 20, 1956 - Oct 02, 1956
Musical Original Comedy
The Boy Friend
Jul 16, 1956 - Aug 18, 1956
Music by Sandy Wilson; Book by Sandy Wilson; Lyrics by Sandy Wilson
Musical Original Comedy
Silk Stockings
Apr 23, 1956 - May 26, 1956
Musical Original Comedy
Plain and Fancy
Oct 10, 1955 - Nov 19, 1955
Musical Original Comedy
The Pajama Game
Jul 25, 1955 - Oct 02, 1955
Musical Original Comedy
Kismet
Jun 27, 1955 - Jul 23, 1955
Musical Original
The Teahouse of the August Moon
Feb 21, 1955 - May 28, 1955
Written by John Patrick
Play Original Comedy
Guys and Dolls
Jun 04, 1951 - Jul 28, 1951
Music by Frank Loesser; Book by Abe Burrows, Jo Swerling; Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Musical Original Comedy
Kiss Me, Kate
Feb 12, 1951 - Mar 17, 1951
Music by Cole Porter; Book by Bella Spewack, Sam Spewack; Lyrics by Cole Porter
Musical Original Comedy
Kiss Me, Kate
Aug 08, 1949 - Sep 17, 1949
Music by Cole Porter; Book by Bella Spewack, Sam Spewack; Lyrics by Cole Porter
Musical Original Comedy
Carousel
Sep 13, 1948 - Oct 09, 1948
Musical Original Drama
Dream Girl
Nov 17, 1947 - Nov 29, 1947
Written by Elmer Rice
Play Original Comedy