Events for November 4, 2026

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something askew. Enjoy Kip Cranna's pre-talk of "The Marriage of Figaro"

Thursdays | American Opera? Some might be surprised to learn there even is such a thing. Others are already big fans. Engage with Dr. Clifford “Kip” Cranna, Dramaturg (Scholar in Residence) Emeritus of San Francisco Opera.

SPOTLIGHT LECTURE: Who's Afraid of Opera? Be an insider and join Dr. Kip Cranna, San Francisco Opera's Dramaturg Emeritus, who spent four decades inside the company shaping seasons, writing supertitles, and shepherding new works like Dead Man Walking from first read-through to opening night.