The stories behind the names of san francisco streets involve gold rush prostitutes, a highprofile criminal imposter and a notorious doublemurder, a highlight of the citys politically corrupt. I put the pictures on a facebook page called san francisco remembered and asked if anybody recognized the spots. San francisco 115 harry potter and the cursed child. Curran moved to san francisco after graduating and spent eight years gaining management experience in the local theater community. San franciscos curran is back with a new vision, nearly 100 years after it. Performing arts magazine master harold and the boys. Seals stadium, the home of the seals, and kezar stadium, the home of the 49ers. Entrance and facade of the curran theatre in san francisco, california, usa.
San francisco s first, plush, neighborhood theater is constructed. Playbill magazine, aint misbehavin august 1979, curran. Theatrical poster the booksellers courtesy of greenwich entertainment. Over the course of the next years and its hundred or so productions, it introduced american audiences to plays by brecht, beckett, pinter, genet. Check our stories for some of our favorite collabs with our friends at book. Pokes fun at technology while still amazed at what it can bring us. San francisco theater listings and tickets theatermania. Curran theatre, 445 geary street, san francisco, ca 94102 every ticket purchase includes a signed copy of obama. Jan 27, 2017 the grand reopening of the historic curran theatre happened on thursday, jan. As commerce increased along its highways and railroad lines from the late 19th century onward, cities and towns flourished along that corridor. San francisco chronicle aerial photo 1949 san francisco.
The stories behind san franciscos street names sfgate. The june 22, 1922 issue of the san francisco chronicle featured a fullpage spread on the opening, writing that the theater was an indication of great progress for the budding eureka valley. San francisco chronicle archive search san francisco. What is visibility like in the theater, ie would we be ok with the cheaper balcony seats or should we splash out on the more expensive ones at double the. Links to directories at ancestry are to the images themselves, which are browsable. This issue features the production of aint misbehavin at the curran theatre in san francisco in august 1979. About the san francisco history center san francisco public library. After graduating from stanford university, curran laid his roots down in california and played an integral role in shaping the san francisco theater community and advancing west coast theater as a whole. Classic san francisco theater and a beacon for theatrical artists and diverse audiences in the bay area and beyond.
Home tom bhend and preston kaufmann collection castro theatre, san francisco, california. Movie theater in san rafael, california century regency. Discover the location and history of bay area theaters, some of the most beautiful and interesting in the world. The curran theatre is named after its first owner, homer curran, and its design is thought to be based on six broadway theatres, making it one of the few nonnew york theatres to be so similar to broadway venues in style. Entrance and facade of the curran theatre in san francisco. All locations and bookdrops of the san francisco public library are currently closed to help limit the spread of covid19. The book of mormon official ticketing site of broadwaysf. The san francisco chronicles archive contains staffwritten and other selected articles from 1985 to the present. Dec 15, 2016 a geary street landmark is finally ready to face the public again, after its first major renovation in 94 years, from carpet to chandelier. The list below is from newspaper articles that i have been searching through for mention of people killed or dying from the san francisco earthquakefires of 1906. High views showing alcatraz island, telegraph hill, homes, hotels, etc. Top 10 san francisco hotels near shn curran theatre.
Carole shorenstein hays reopened the 1,600 seat venue january 2017. Many of the members of san francisco remembered know the city better than anyone i know, and theres always someone in the group who can identify a san francisco street or area. Located at 3630 balboa street, in san franciscos outer richmond, the balboa theater. Its not the only book ive written nor, perhaps, even the best but definitely my favorite project. San francisco s chinatown, the largest outside of asia, is a bustling neighborhood in early summer 1967 in san francisco. Starting as a dairy farm in san franciscoas outlands, the area saw a building boom of queen anne country homes for wellheeled san franciscans and served as a refuge for victims of the 1906 earthquake and fire. Performing arts magazine master harold and the boys james earl jones, curran theatre, san francisco. A dancer dressed in a white sequin bikini and elbow gloves performs for patrons at sinaloa mexican cantina. Think bruce lee once worked at the jackson cafe pictured in foreground. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube. The construction of the curran theatre became possible in 1920 when curran formed a business partnership with shubert incorporated, one of the most successful new york theatrical corporations throughout the 20th.
San francisco citycounty, california online historical directories expand your research by checking out the california online historical newspapers here. The bay area native has worked at the chronicle since 2000, and. Scott strazzante, the chronicle 9 of curran theatre in san francisco. Elin diamond, from the introduction herbert blau founded, with jules irving, the legendary actors workshop of san francisco, in 1952, starting with ten people in a loft above a judo academy.
In fact, many people feel that the curran theatre is one of the best on the entire west coast of the united states. San francisco is a joyous, poignant and occasionally sombre record of the citys lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people, taken from an extraordinary archive. Inventing san franciscos art scene 1950s bohemians altered. San francisco public library home san francisco public. While visiting the san francisco history center, please observe the. San franciscos renovated curran theatre will reopen in early 2017. Curran 445 geary st, san francisco, california 94102 rated 4. San francisco dungeon 145 jefferson street, san francisco, ca 943. It opened in san francisco on january 25, directed by lillian albertson. Seals stadium, located off potrero avenue was a jewel of a baseball park.
The ripening years in this sequel to malcolm barkers san francisco memoirs, the saga continues. Theatres of san francisco ca images of america paperback august 31, 2005 by jack tillmany author. For eighty uninterrupted years, the curran theatre has served san francisco theatergoers with top of the line legitimate productions, most recently the incredibly long running les miserables and phantom of the opera. Unfollow 1906 earthquake san francisco to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Since its grand opening in september 1922 on geary street, the curran theatre has hosted innumerable musical tours, including jersey boys, the phantom of the opera, annie, wicked, the revival of a chorus line and many more. The great untold story of american comedy when the birth of modern improvisational theater. No cameras no recorders no smoking the curran theatre reserves the right to seat late patrons at managements discression. Datebook is the san francisco chronicles guide to books in the bay area, combining awardwinning news coverage with a curated events calendar. Within a few years, eight movie theaters line the streets of the western addition. San francisco history growing up in san francisco memories.
San franciscos history between the tides 9780520273207. Curran theatre san francisco tickets, schedule, seating. Peter hartlaub is the san francisco chronicles pop culture critic and host of the podcast the big event. A lament for the lost book stores of san francisco aardvark books, anyone. San franciscos haightashbury, california images of america. April 2018 at the lyric theatre, and is now the most awarded play in theatre history with. Governor gavin newsom spoke on stage at the grand reopening of. Shop for boho chic in posthippie haight, walk in the path of prisoner. Curran theatre in san francisco, ca cinema treasures.
The curran theatre, located at 445 geary street between taylor and mason streets in the theatre district of san francisco, california was opened in february 1922, and was named after its first owner, homer curran. The book collection comprises more than 20,000 volumes, ranging from biography to county. The jungle fund was established in 2018 in response to audiences wanting to support refugee causes highlighted in the show. San francisco had the benefit of having two sports venues that reflected the nature of the times. Playbill magazine, aint misbehavin august 1979, curran theatre, san francisco jerry friedman on. A secret history of american comedy on kickstarter. This is not a complete list and will be added to when i can find new data.
Live actor theatrical experience exploring san francisco s dark history. Jan 25, 2004 inventing san franciscos art scene 1950s bohemians altered the world from their lofts in the city rebecca solnit, special to the chronicle published 4. The epic history of the castro theatre, a san francisco. Panoramic san francisco, from california street hill, 1877. For deeper perusal of my san francisco history books, visit the sparkletack bookshelf at. Adding this one to my list of books with giant, possibly magical, libraries, just as soon as i find. San francisco is an old, iron safe filled with gold, glory, disaster, and secrets. The curran theatre is the exception that happily breaks the rule. January 1925 san francisco curran theatre program for the martin brown play the lady, with frederick in the part played by norma talmadge in the film version that opened at around the same. San franciscos renovated curran theatre will reopen in early. Though synonymous with peace, love, and living outside the mainstream, its history goes back long before the summer of love. The curran theatre opened for business in february of 1922.
Ct7mg0 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. San franciscos exhibition years richard reinhardt november 12, 2007 at 11. See inside the new curran theatre before its big reopening. The curran will be home to a handpicked selection of the most exciting stage works being conceived and created today. As of 2014, the theater is owned by carole shorenstein hays. Dec 08, 2008 though synonymous with peace, love, and living outside the mainstream, its history goes back long before the summer of love.
Starting as a dairy farm in san franciscos outlands, the area saw a building boom of queen anne country homes for wellheeled san franciscans and served as a refuge for victims of the 1906 earthquake and fire. Rare photos of the demolition of winterland ballroom. Panoramic san francisco, from california street hill, 1877 summary panorama consists of 11 sections with reproductions of photographs by eadweard j. The san francisco improv festival is raising funds for the committee. Charlie harrington whatrocks san francisco, ca 190 books. All pages, cell phones, watches, and similar devices should be turned off or to vibrate during performances.
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