Show Boat, based on the 1926 novel by Edna Ferber, is both a powerful narrative and a historical reflection, revealing a legacy marked by violent racism while striving for a more just America.

San Francisco Opera’s 2025-26 season is still months away, but for company General Director Matthew Shilvock, it’s right around the corner. With full productions, concerts, special events and ...

Photo: Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images After five years living in San Francisco, I finally took a ride on the Boat Tram and my life has changed. State of play: I have been ...