Our mission is to thrive as the oldest Chinese theater in the United States by cultivating traditional Asian art forms, revitalizing the San Francisco Chinatown community, and nurturing emerging …

The Great Star Theater, formerly known as Great China Theater, is a 410-seat [1] theater located at 636 Jackson Street in San Francisco's Chinatown. It was built in 1925 for the Chinese opera …

We're excited to bring another traditional Chinese opera to the Great Star Theater this September. For tickets, please contact (415) 509-8828.

1 day ago · Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King,” based on an episode from the 16th century Chinese novel “Journey to the West” in which a primate born from stone acquires supernatural powers …

1 day ago · Composer Huang Ruo's latest work, The Monkey King, will have its world premiere at the San Francisco Opera on November 14.The opera draws inspiration from the 16th-century …

Aug 2, 2023 · Beyond the south-facing Dragon's Gate in Chinatown lies the Great Star Theater, a magnificent venue that hosts plays, movie screenings and the magical Candlelight series. …

Jan 17, 2025 · Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown, the Great Star Theater has been the home of the Cantonese Opera for almost a century. Its rich history dates back …

Adapted from a classic of world literature, Dream of the Red Chamber is an opulent exploration of love, lust, and political intrigue in imperial China by composer Bright Sheng and Tony Award …

Located in San Francisco’s renowned Chinatown, the historic Great Star Theater is a one-of-a-kind venue. Built in 1925, this traditional proscenium stage live theater was originally home to …

May 15, 2016 · Built in 1925, the Great Star is one of the city’s few surviving grand theaters. Home to the Chinese Opera for 90-some years, it also served as a movie palace, one of few …