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hopefully, the kids. 42nd S treet Moon productions have no sets, minimal staging, and
few costume changes, but the music shines brightly. Most shows take place at the Eureka
Theater.
215 Jackson St.
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415/255-8207.
www.42ndstmoon.org. Tickets $24-$38.
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)
One of the finest theatrical companies
and schools in the United States, the A.C.T. presents classic, new, and experimental work
by playwrights from Shakespeare and Anton Chekhov to David Mamet and Tom Stop-
pard. Each season usually includes something you can bring the kids to see. The produc-
tion values, not to mention the acting, ar e always superb. Tickets are available through
the website and the box office, which is open daily noon to curtain time on performance
days, and noon to 6pm on nonper formance days.
Geary Theater, 415 Geary St. (at M ason
St.).
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415/749-2228.
www.act-sfbay.org. Tickets $20-$80.
Bay Area Theatresports (BATS)
Ages 13 and up.
Improvisational theater as sport
is BATS's objective. In addition to offering classes, the gr oup performs Friday through
Sunday nights at 8pm. You nev er kno w exactly what y ou'll be seeing, which makes
improvisational theater ex citing and a little bit danger ous, at least for the per formers.
Bayfront Theater, Fort M ason C enter, Building B ., Third F loor, M arina Blv d. at Buchanan St.
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415/474-8935.
www.improv.org. Tickets $5-$20.
Beach Blanket Babylon
Ages 10 and up.
F or mor e than 10,000 per formances
since 1974, BBB has spoofed popular culture, politicians, the famous, and the infamous
with actor/singers decked out in ar chitecturally astounding hats and spar kly costumes.
The story line—something about Snow White seeking true love—has altered little over
the years, but the songs are updated regularly or at least after every election. Due to liquor
licensing laws, minors are only allowed for Sunday matinees. Tickets go on sale 6 w eeks
ahead of time and may be purchased by phoning Club Fugazi at the number listed here.
678 Green St. (a.k.a. Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd.).
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415/421-4222.
www.beachblanketbabylon.
com. Sunday matinee $25-$78.
Lamplighters Music Theatre
Ages 8 and up.
Since 1952, the Lamplighters hav e
brought the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and other comic operas to stages ar ound the
Bay Area. The shows are great fun, and an ex cellent way to introduce light opera to the
family. The season encompasses productions scattered throughout the year, staged at the
theater at Yerba Buena Gardens, Herbst Theatre, Presentation Theater at the University
of San Francisco (2350 Turk Blvd. at M asonic Ave.), and the Co well Theater at F ort
Mason, or the.
www.lamplighters.org. Tickets are sold thr ough Yerba Buena C enter for the
Arts (
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415/978-2787
) and cost $39-$46 adults, $34-$39 ages 16-29 and seniors 65 and up, and
$11-$18 kids under 16. Herbst Theatre tickets are sold through City Box Office,
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415/392-4400,
and are $85-$95 adults , $55-$85 seniors and an yone under 29. P resentation Theater tickets
are available through its box office at
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415/422-2186,
and are $25 adults and $10 k ids under
16. Get Cowell Theater tickets by calling
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415/345-7575;
they run $67-$97 adults and $63-$87
seniors and kids under 16.
Lorraine Hansberr y Theatre
Showcasing the wor k of African-American play-
wrights, this theater gr oup consistently offers a superb season of drama and musical
revues between December and May. Get information on per formance dates and v enues
on the website or by calling the box office.
777 Jones St. (administrative offices).
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415/474-
8800
(box office). www.lorrainehansberrytheatre.com. Tickets $20-$30.
New Conservatory Theatre Center
Ages 5 and up.
The YouthAware Educational
Theatre at the New Conservatory offers theater aimed at educating y oung people about
social issues and encouraging them to make healthier life choices. YouthAware programs
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