Beach Blanket Babylon at Club Fugazi
Club Fugazi (San Francisco, CA)
Rated 3.5 by 1560 members who went.
See the best-loved musical comedy revue that has been wowing audiences for more than 30 years: Beach Blanket Babylon! This zany musical spoof of pop culture is world-renowned for its extravagant costumes, huge hats and biting satire.
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Fresh from Broadway, Mamet's new comedy November takes a satirical stab at American politics. President Charles Smith, the most corrupt buffoon ever to sit in the Oval Office, is in the final days of his bid for re-election, but the country is a mess and his poll numbers are low. Toss in a lesbian speechwriter longing to marry her sweetheart on TV, Thanksgiving turkeys awaiting pardon, and a ton of shady back-room scheming and you've got Mamet's latest. Learn More
574 Member Reviews
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Melinda J.
Member since 2006
2 Reviews
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This is not the first time I've been to this show and it won't be the last. Very entertaining show, cozy theater and an energetic cast!
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R K H
Member since 2005
16 Reviews
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A musical evening of social commentary, comedy, outlandish costumes, excellent singing and dancing, and, of course, big hats. A must see for SF dwellers and visitors as it changes to keep up with the times ...
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
2 Reviews
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I didn't think it was that clever or funny. Several of the singers had great voices though and the costumes were great. I just think the script and song choices could be improved.
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sherry thrush
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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We had a great time and enjoyed the fact that they made it an christmas event also...the price was the best ever and free parking after 6pm on the streets...we had a meal at Viva down the street and the whole night in all cost us $75.00--could not go wrong with that....
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Randall S.
Member since 2005
6 Reviews
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This was a fantastic event to bring my visiting out-of-town parents to. I believe my father's exact quote was, "We don't get much like this back in North Carolina"! A true taste of San Francisco!!!
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Patricia Trovato
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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My friends all loved the show, but I wouldn't recommend it. Thought it was cheesy and not entertaining or the least bit funny. I would however use goldstarevents again in a second.
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CrzyMaOf3
Member since 2009
3 Reviews
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Both myself and my bestfriend grew up in SF but had never seen BBB, so I took her to see it for our birthday's. I felt like we were rushed in after showing up 40 min early (in hopes to get GOOD rear Cabaret seats)..we were placed up against the wall in a corner were a 6 foot man sat infront of me, needless to says i had to keep moving my head back and forth in order to see through them. I flagged down the cocktail host at least 5 times before he bothered to help us. Even thought the placed was way to cramed together and the ppl were rude it was a nice show. I just wish it was all the hype I had heard it was ;o/
If you decide to go pay for full price tickets if you dont want to be treated like cattle.
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William F.
Member since 2008
4 Reviews
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Took my in-laws and we had a great time. The show is always new and inventive. Never get tired of going as it keeps changing.
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Bevy M
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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Perfect taste of zany cabaret comedy, painted with a very broad stroke, and enunciated carefully just so you don't miss any of the jokes. I saw it years ago, and enjoyed it again in its latest rendition, because of the sheer joy the performers convey. Some of them are actually pretty funny. It was all the more enjoyable knowing we'd paid half price for the tickets! It's a pretty small venue, and regardless of where you seat, you'll have a good view, so don't be afraid to get the rear cabaret area seats.
They serve glasses of wine, beer, or coffee, and the menu also offers chocolates, pretzels and biscotti for snacks.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the seats are not very comfy -- small wooden chairs with minimal cushioning. But half way through the performance, they must have opened the doors to the outside because we were all freezing to death. It took me a couple of hours to warm up afterward! Definitely take extra jackets or sweaters, just in case, and if you can, perhaps take a stadium cushion...
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Rose
Member since 2004
2 Reviews
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I've been several times & while they 'pack them in' its a fun time & an 'only in San Francisco' experience!
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Ben Krantz
Member since 2007
13 Reviews
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This was a spectacular event! It was so much fun. I see a lot of theater and these are some of the best performers in the bay area. They are up there playing it as hard as they can night after night, and that is hard to do with an energetic review show like this. This is a San Francisco staple that everyone should see at least once.
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Maria
Member since 2008
6 Reviews
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My girlfriend and I have been wanting to see this show for about a year. I finally took her for a birthday surprise and we both loved it. We arrived right before the show and still landed good seats although I recommend showing up earlier for a wider selection. The show was hilarious and lived up to all the expectations I had. It's a must see in your SF to do's list.
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Azad Mamedov & Dilbar Seidova
Member since 2005
11 Reviews
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Azad Mamedov & Dilbar Seidova
Member since 2005
11 Reviews
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Loved it.Great show,good music spectacular costumes
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eryn
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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Hysterical! seats were awesome and Val Diamond never sounded better!
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melissa
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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Hilarious....so much fun, went to the late show and had a ball! I saw the show 4 years ago, loved it then and still love it. The show was changed to mock today's headlines, celebrities and political figures. I remembered a few of the skits from the previous show I'd seen, but didn't mind. In a way it seemed cult'ish to me like Rocky Horror Picture Show, good fun! After the show we found that much of the neighborhood was still happening so we used some of the coupons from the BBB show bill, espresso and gelato yummy! The only bad thing I can say is that seats REALLY are very unconfortable and that I definitely remember from last time too!!!
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julie lee
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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I really enjoyed the show and will recommend it to my guests from out of town as a unique SF experience.
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Sean B.
Member since 2007
6 Reviews
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Great show, great costumes, current events blended in. Only thing I didnt like was cash only bar with no light beer or hard alcohol? And someone tried taking my camera phone when I took a picture when we came late and missed the whole no pictures which is stupid in the first place.
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Rebeckys
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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This is an awesome show. I brought some out of town guests who thought it was a riot. This is the second time I have seen it, and since they change the show with the most up to date current events, it was like watching a whole new show.
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Steven Wohl
Member since 2007
8 Reviews
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Performance was fast-paced and non-stop laughs. Unbelievable costumes and hats! The vocal performances were all outstanding. The audience clearly was having a great time. Only downside was table service was very poor - we were ignored and had to go to the bar to arrange for the drinks & truffles which were part of our package.
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RJ
Member since 2005
10 Reviews
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Get ready to laugh and laugh hard! I saw this show during a time of a lot of tragedy in my life and let me tell you the two hours in that theater was the best therapy that could have been done for me.
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Michelle A.
Member since 2005
2 Reviews
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My husband and I had a great time. I would definitely suggest for people to arrive early to the event as it is a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE seating arrangement; Also, if you are not comfortable with sitting VERY CLOSE to a possible stranger, you may have some issues as well! Definitely a must to put on your "to-do list"!
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Carol R.
Member since 2006
3 Reviews
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A San Francisco classic! I'll go again even. I laughed and smiled all the way through! We went for a Sunday evening performance. Parking in the Vallejo Street garage one block over was easy, around $3.00 per hour, and nothing to worry about because it's across the street from the Police Station. There are many, many, many choices of places to eat within walking distance! Lots of good Italian smells. We got there about an hour early to line up and got a front row seat in the red cabernet section. FABULOUS!
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Debi & Alan
Member since 2005
2 Reviews
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This show is always good, you just can't go too often as it does not change that much.
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NW
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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This is still a wonderful show. Great show to bring out-of-town visitors to see. The show and the music are constantly updated to reflect current events. Cast and costumes were great. Very funny and entertaining.
Highly recommend seats in the front cabaret and that you arrive early to get the better seats. Seats are wooden chairs so it may tend to get a bit uncomfortable as the show progresses.
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Junnie0810
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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Took my boyfriend here for his 1st show and he liked it. I would totally recommend Beach Blanket Babylon. Its a great show.
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Arthur B.
Member since 2004
14 Reviews
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It was definitely worth going to. All of the cast had good voices and the parodies were cleverly written. The central plot was weak, but only used to get from one vignette to the next. I think they should have found a way to end on the Les Miserables number. It was the strongest in the show.
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gary
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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I Have seen show five time.I still enjoy show.
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Rick M.
Member since 2007
9 Reviews
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I've been to BBB many times over 25 years and, while this was very good, it was not the best performance I've seen. For their 35th anniversary they start the show with a video retrospective. It went on way too long and spoiled some of the surprises for my guest, who had never been to BBB before. Also, for the Saturday 6:30pm show, several of the star performers (like Val Diamond) were off and the roles were filled by understudies. They were generally very good, but not quite as good. I thought that was especially true for Snow White.
Also it appears there are really three sections to the lower floor, not two as indicated by the floorplan. The Goldstar tickets are in the rear cabaret, but it appears there's a section at the very back reserved for discount ticket holders. I got there very early and entered the club when most of the seats were still available and yet we were seated toward the back of the rear cabaret section. The seats were still ok, but not as close as those paying the full price for that section.
Still a very good time, and a lot of fun. If you haven't seen it, go.
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Rach N
Member since 2007
24 Reviews
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It was an enjoyable evening. The cast was talented and the show entertaining. I brought a friend visiting SF to watch the show and she had a lot of fun. The seats are free-seating within your section so arrive early for better seats.
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Sue L.
Member since 2007
4 Reviews
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I've been to BBB many times over the years and absolutely love it every time. It always includes new, fresh material.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2008
2 Reviews
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I have been many times to BBB, but I took a friend whom has never been. He totally enjoyed himself. It is such a fun atmosphere throughout. I highly recommend this show, especially if you are looking for things to entertain out-of-town guests. Just remember, whomever goes will have to be over 18 y/o (they card you at the door).
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geebee
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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I'm staying in San Fran for a few months and a friend recommended I go see this for a true San Fran experience. I am so glad I did.
Had such a great night. Dinner and drinks in North Beach, then this fabulous show. Great songs, singing, jokes and story.
Sure we were packed in and the service was a bit curt, but we obviously has a better experience than other people in cattle class. My three friends and I shared a table and we were served twice for drinks. We arrived about 10 minutes before the show started and were given a table on the side at the back of front cabaret. As the stage is up high none of us had problems seeing.
All and all, a brilliant night and a fun, ever-changing show. Next time I am back in San Fran i will see it again to see what has changed. Wonder if Val Diamond will still be in it?
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Jessica
Member since 2007
8 Reviews
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This was the worst production of anything I have ever seen in my life. It is literally impossible for anything to be less funny than BBB. I wish there was an intermission so I could have walked out.
I recommend this for anyone who laughs out loud at the Three Stooges, or at "really good" puns. If you watch VH1 reality shows and enjoy them, you are far too sophisticated for this show.
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Jane Says
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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What a fantastic show and a SF treasure. I can't wait to go again!
We had front row seats and the performers' energy (and legs) were amazing up close and personal. However, next time, I'll sit a few rows back in the front cabaret to enjoy the costumes from head to toe.
Attending a show on Sunday has two drawbacks:
1. They do not serve booze. It would have been nice to enjoy a beer during the show.
2. The performers tone down the "adult themed jokes" so the show is kid friendly. Bummer.
Although the ticket person seemed mildly annoyed I purchased tickets through Goldstar-- no one else seemed to care and they still seated us in the front row.
We had dinner at the Stinking Rose to complete the most ideal SF experience.
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Bugsy
Member since 2008
13 Reviews
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I've seen this show a few times over the years and it is as sharp and funny and relevant now as it has ever been. Every single person in the ensemble was outstanding. Val Diamond is a kind of national treasure. Jo Silver deserves such enormous credit for keeping this show going and keeping it the best entertainment in the city. Bravo to everyone involved!
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Joe S
Member since 2005
7 Reviews
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A San Francisco classic! The biggest collection of big hair costumes you'll ever see. Political humor was the funniest. Great singers. Go see!
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R K H
Member since 2005
16 Reviews
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ALWAYS a phenomenal experience -- and front row tickets to boot! I've seen this show about 4 or 5 times over the past ten years and, though the general plot and ending stay the same, the road to get there is a fun- and energy-filled romp through current political and cultural mayhem. The performers are outstanding and truly very versatile (singing, dancing, transitioning and interacting with each other flawlessly) and their evergy is contagious. EXCELLENT and a MUST SEE!
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gary
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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I love it;-].It the most fun you ever have,You love song.
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Brad
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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Maybe it was because of the hype and great reviews that artificially set my expectations a bit high but I found myself forcing a laugh more often than not. The show IS very creative and well organized but I felt like it was a bit too rushed in it's desire to cram a lot of content into an hour and a half show. Hats off to the performers though - they are Broadway caliber, extremely talented and show a range that I truly appreciate.
I'll go back though but with this time just a wee bit more alcohol or some other mind altering substance so I can gain a new perspective ; )
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cecily1
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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An adorable pastiche of old songs sung with new meanings, depending on the politics and pop culture of the moment.
Not very sharp satire, but the costumes alone are worth
the price of admission.
The cast's energy and congeniality are infectious, and it's a
fun evening for everyone.
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Gabe
Member since 2008
19 Reviews
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We had good seats although if the show was fully ticketed, it would've been *really* tight. Clearly the fire marshall is giving these guys a lot of leeway!
Pretty classic dinner theatre fare which gets a half-star upgrade for the costume and set design.
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RENEE THOMAS
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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It was so much fun! I recommend it to everyone! Be sure you get there early so you can get a good seat! If you snooze you lose.
R.Thomas
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jhen
Member since 2006
14 Reviews
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i loved it and enjoy the show.
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Anthony Sprauve
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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I haven't seen this in a few years and it remains fresh, funny and timely. A good experience for locals and tourists alike.
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Tina Gu
Member since 2006
4 Reviews
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Buddy
Member since 2004
1 Reviews
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I can't believe I have lived in San Francsico for 10 years and this is the 1st time I have seen this wonderful production. I will be returning many times in the future.
Thanks
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Gwenn
Member since 2006
35 Reviews
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You really need to sit upstairs or at least not anywhere behind the pillars in the rear cabaret section to get the full effects.
I really liked this show, next time I will get better seats!
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Gabriela Aranda
Member since 2003
11 Reviews
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The event was fun, fun, fun!
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Bea Sharp
Member since 2004
18 Reviews
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Deborah T.
Member since 2003
8 Reviews
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I would love to give this event 10 Stars if I were to rate the show alone, however, to be fair to anyone thinking of going I have to be honest. The show WAS GREAT, 10, 12 stars! BUT and that's a GREAT BIG BUT, the treatment you get as a Goldstar Member is absolutely terrible. I heard this from a great many people who bought tickets through Goldstar. We were herded in like cattle and placed in the back of the theater in chairs so close together that I actually had sweat dripping down my legs from the gal next to me. I knew it was "rear cabaret" but the truth is, the actual show was so good that I would have paid the full price to be able to enjoy it. To be fair to Goldstar, the whole theater was so packed in that you didn't dare try to go to the bathroom at any time lest you were to make a whole row of people move out of the row to let you out. I think the venue absolutely overbooks. Many of the couples we spoke to would have paid double the price to see the wonderful show and have a little leg room and a little table. They had 2 or three little round tables for a whole row of around 40 people. No place to set your drink or valuables. Those of us in "rear cabaret" were even worse off than the general ticket holders. I personally couldn't see a thing. With so many people packed in there wasn't even room to peek between and around the heads in front of me. My advise...see the show...it's great but buy full price tickets, get there super early because they seat you row by row as you arrive...or super late as you will end up in the balcony which has unobstructed view. Better yet, pay full price, then demand to be put upstairs. I heard many people that complained got to go up. GO and try to enjoy it. The good thing is, there are so many people that the servers never get to you so you never feel like you have to have a drink. In fact, they totally ignore the rear cabaret.
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Zoya R.
Member since 2005
1 Reviews
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I saw the show a few months ago and knew that they have the same "Snow White searching for her prince" story line, so I wasn't too excited to be going to see the same thing, again, even though I knew I would enjoy it. We were going as part of a bachelorette party, so, of course I went and the discount tickets were a bonus. Well, I was pleasantly surprised that the show had updated numbers to reflect more recent events, so, even though it was the same storyline, it was a different show and still just as much fun as the first time! Now I'm excited to take my husband and see it again. I think he would like it, even though he's not a theatre fan--it's so funny, I know even he will enjoy it!
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Honest Bob
Member since 2003
1 Reviews
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This was a really fun goofball social and political satire. A hoot!
Great for a group of friends. We loved it!
We got there 45min early to choose seats, but it wasn't necessary. Most of the cheap seats would be fine and there was plenty of room on a Saturday night.
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Sun B.
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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sucks....boring as hell. i walked out after 10 minutes. its good if u have no humor and is easy entertained
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IslandGirl58
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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I think the show is wonderful. This was the first time seeing it. My only complaint would be how close the seats are together. You better like the people sitting next to you, as they are practically in your lap.
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Gayle U.
Member since 2005
1 Reviews
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It was as high energy as described but did not measure up to my memory of it the last time I went which was several years ago. The performance felt a little "flat" for lack of a better descriptor. Was not laugh out loud funny, just chuckles.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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Fabulous performance! Right up on current events--even had a skit on Paris Hilton in jail. But being in the rear, with a group of raucous girls in the row in front of us, was annoying, distracting, and we had difficulty seeing the performers.
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Anthony B.
Member since 2005
2 Reviews
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One of the highlights of our San Francisco trip. First time seeing this show. Performance was hilarious with very talented singers. Audience gets into show adding to fun. I'll see it again next time I'm in the city.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2008
5 Reviews
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I loved this show...in spite of myself. I went thinking it was just a tourist trap kind of place...I live in the neighborhood and thought I should see it at least once because the theatre is just down the street and it was, after all, a San Francisco Phenomenon. But I came out remembering you can't trap anyone, even a tourist, to keep coming, over and over, if it isn't a good show. It's more than good, it's great. It deserves its Phenomenon status. Enormous talent and energy on stage...and the headgear of the costumes...like a punchline before a word of a joke is uttered. I'll definitely go again when my next houseguest comes to visit from out of town.
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Cherie C.
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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This show is lots of fun, and my husband and I enjoyed it. The main problem with the theater is that the floor isn't graduated, and the seats aren't uniformly staggered. You can kind of shift your seat a bit if there's a tall person sitting in front of you, but I'd advise getting there early to optimize your chances of getting better seats. (We got there about 45 minutes before it started on a Friday night, and that was pretty good lead time to beat the crowd.) The ushers will pick seats for you, but you can let them know if you'd prefer to see what else is open if their first choice doesn't suit you. The discounted seats are at the rear of the theater floor, but it's not a very large venue. You can always bring small binoculars if you think you might have trouble seeing the show, which is exactly what I did and it was fine.
With regard to the refreshments, they asked us as soon as we were seated--and again roughly midway into the show--if we wanted to order anything so I wouldn't say they ignore the rear cabaret. As the theater fills up and as it gets closer to show time, it might take a little longer to flag down your waiter but it wasn't impossible.
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Sheri
Member since 2008
2 Reviews
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My husband and i went to this show not really knowing what to expect.
We had a lot of fun. It was fast paced and funny.
We went and stood in line early since it was first come first serve.
The theater was small for such a famous production and did not have theater style seating. The seats were small wooden bar chairs that were quite uncomfortable and very close together.
Since we got our seats from gold star, we could only sit in the rear but we were in the first row of the rear and the two rows in front of us were empty so we didn't have our view blocked.
The worst part of the experience was the people ushering you in. They were extremely rude. I had a cup of coffee and this asian woman tried to grab it from me! I told her I just got it and she rudely told me to go outside to finish it or hand it over, which I did.
We noticed that 70% of the audience was over 50 years old.
The show itself was great. It was about Snow White from San Francisco who travels around looking for love. The cast had fantastic singing voices and they sang mostly songs from 50's or 60's and they made fun of current events. If you are up to date on pop culture, you will enjoy this all the more. Their costumes were cool but their head pieces and wigs were fabulous! My favorite was brunette actress ( i think her name was Jill Diamond, she was hilarious with all her antics).
As I said the show was fast paced and you didn't really notice how uncomfortable the chairs were. There was a cold draft in the goldstar seats because you are relatively close to the door. So if its cold outside take a jacket with you for inside.
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Melissa w
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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Great show, seats were in the back (as goldstar stated they would be) but we were center stage and saw everything. I bought these tickets as an early Christmas gift for my parents and the last 5 minutes was dedicated to Christmas! I was so surprised and it really helped usher in the holidays since my parents will not be here for the holidays. We went to the 5pm show, dinner at Washington Square Bar & Grill around the corner afterwards and avoided the crowds. Music was great, actors were great, Beer was cold, what more could you ask for???
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Gregory H.
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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The show was good performers great; but, the seats were way uncomfortable, small and jammed together.
Yet, its a San Francisco classic and even if my rear fell asleep half way through we enjoyed it.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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It is a very humorous show. I love it. I completly recommend it
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
3 Reviews
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It was quite a very entertaining evening...Would love to bring out-of-town guests to see this.
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Brian G.
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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Great show that spoofs any & everything! We were laughing the whole time and really enjoyed the music and of course the hats!!!
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Michael G.
Member since 2005
12 Reviews
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We kad a really great time. The actors are extremely talented and the show is a lot of fun!
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Mark H.
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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A fantastic performance, and an exceptional value.
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Natacha Yarbrough
Member since 2006
9 Reviews
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Wonderful show! Lots of high energy song and dance numbers. I plan on seeing it again!
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Rhonda B.
Member since 2005
1 Reviews
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LOVED IT. It's a must see show when visiting the area or living local. This is my second time in two years to see this show and loved it like the first time watching it.
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Frank K.
Member since 2004
8 Reviews
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Always a fun time. This was my third visit in three years.
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Kathryn P.
Member since 2005
7 Reviews
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It's one of those "you've got to see it to believe it" events! My daughter and I laughed the whole way through! It was a fabulously entertaining show! I'd see it again in a heartbeat!
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mama laudate
Member since 2004
10 Reviews
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I have lived here for 30 years and not seen this wonderful experience.
Now I plan to make it an annual event. Val Diamond's eye expressions are worth the price of admission alone.
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Richard P.
Member since 2005
1 Reviews
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Second or third time I have seen the show and it has completely changed several times. Politicians beware! All your shananigans are in the show within a week or two.
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Gary F.
Member since 2006
3 Reviews
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Far less risque and cutting-edge than I would have imagined for a San Francisco show. Great voices and very talented but not as funny as I thought it would be. For a really cute funny show try Wigged Out! @ Victoria's Hair On Stage in Danville. Very cute!
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m.
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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Beach Blanket Babylon is a hilarious show- perfect for an informal date or with a group of friends. One of those 'must-see' San Francisco things. The venue is small so any seat in the house isn't bad- unless you get seated behind a giant pole like we did. Regardless, we were falling out of our seats laughing at the freshness and immediate integration of the day's celebrity gossip/scandals.
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Sheila M.
Member since 2003
1 Reviews
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The show was great, would go back to see it again and again. I would suggest that you get balcony seating for the best view as the floor seating is not stadium style so it could be hard to see depending on where you end up sitting.
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Julie D.
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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We had a great time! Glad we got in early I didn't realize it was first come first serve on the seating we were in.... good show!!!
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Gabrielle H.
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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The zaniest, wackiest musical revue I have ever seen.....this is something every Bay Area person should experience! The gorgeous color, the clever commentary...and those hats! Oh those hats! Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon evolves with the ages, but is still a classic.
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doctdc
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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Great show. If you like live theatre this is a show you shouldn't miss. As others have noted, the seats you get through goldstar are pretty lousy. Get there early so you can get a seat in the middle or you might have a large pillar directly in your view (as I did after I gave my seat up to someone shorter than I am that couldn't see at all).
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JZ
Member since 2006
3 Reviews
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I took out of town guests to the Fri 6:30 pm show. We arrived about an hour early, but 30 min would've been plenty. The staff was very friendly. Two of us are quite short, so I asked the host not to seat us behind tall people, and he was very accomodating. We sat at an aisle table in the rear side section, and from there we could see the stage perfectly. There were lots of empty seats that night--we had the row to ourselves. (I don't think that would've happened had we gone to the later show).
We brought a deck of cards with us, which was a fun way to pass the time (1 hr) from when doors open to when the show starts. A warning to wine drinkers: their "glass" of wine is a tiny plastic cup--buying a bottle is a much better deal if there are a few of you.
The show itself was a bit too corny for my taste, but I enjoyed parts and my guests liked it a lot. I was surprised by how current it was--there was a reference to McCain's VP choice, which had only just been announced that morning!! The singing was generally pretty good--one woman's voice was grating, but another's was really phenomenal.
On the whole, it was an upbeat, fast-paced, goofy, flashy, corny, feel-good show with some clever lines and good singing. I'd take my parents there in a heartbeat. I can't think of many friends that would be into it though.
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norman w.
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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The performers are as always very good. They do however treat Goldstar Members like second class citizens. Seats way back on the bottom floor, now I am tall so I could have seen most of the show if I had not had a problem with the management. I sat in the seat they told us to. 15 minutes later someone is telling me I can not sit where I am because it blocks the isle. Well hey, they put the chair there. I move my chair over to another area. 10 minutes later they tell me I can not sit there, fire dept says so, so I move back to where they put me in the first place. Asst Manager comes out, is very rude and asks why am I causing trouble? I explain I am not causing trouble, I am simply sitting where my chair was when we [there was 3 of us] were told to sit. This is not acceptable I am told. I take the asst to the lobby and tell him to get the manager. I am told he can not be bothered. I tell him I am waiting right here until I see him and sit on a chair. Manager was at liest polite when he came out. Asst manager tells me there are no other seats available for the "price I paid", I explain I am sitting where they told me to and could barely see the performance. Manager said "let me see if there are any other seats available for party of 3."
They move another party of 2 to the upstairs [much better seats] removes their chairs, moves ours down 2 spaces, and then tells me there are no other seats anywhere. I guess the 2 people they moved disappeared or left the building in the middle of the show. Of course my seat is directly behind a support beam for the show and now I can not see at all. I ask why was my seat placed where it was if no one can sit in it. Manager says I will buy you a round of drinks, please just sit here. The drinks never showed up. Well after having been there a few times, the performances are good usually if you can see them. Goldstar Members are treated terribly, no cocktail service in our area at all, management is disorganized and can barely handle the crowd. The floor manager must be blind, there were 20 people placed in the fire traffic lane like I was, I was the only one they asked to move.
I will probably never go again. If you go see the show, pay the normal $50.00 per ticket or expect to be somewhat disappointed.
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Bias critic
Member since 2007
4 Reviews
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We've seen the show off and on over the past 30 years. This particular performance did not have the energy of some of the past performances - that will happen every so often; not fatal though.
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Ernesto Castillo
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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good show. Humorous and entertaining. Loved how they mix in current events into the show
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Natalie
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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Don't go to this show hungry! Pretzels and chocalate bars are not much of a meal but the show was fantastic. We could see perfectly from the rear of the theater and the wigs are sooo large you can't miss them.
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Barbara P.
Member since 2006
8 Reviews
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Always a great performance
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Sandy
Member since 2007
8 Reviews
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As great as always! Loved it!
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Bette Harris
Member since 2007
9 Reviews
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Beach Blanket Babylon is a classic -- a true San Francisco experience. It's always updated to be fresh and current. It's a production you can enjoy time and time again.
Thank you Goldstar for making it more accessible for those on a budget.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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this place was awesome!!!! my cousins and i had a great time. THANK YOU!!!!!!
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Andrea S.
Member since 2007
5 Reviews
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This is a great event to take your out of town guests. I am happy I went, as it was entertaining and the costumes were great! Some of the acts were a little old/stale. But, that was due to the fact that I thought the entire show was going to be all based on current events. All-in-all, it is a fun San Francisco experience!
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
6 Reviews
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The cast of Beach Blanket Babylon works really, really hard to please the audience. The show is paced very well, and the speed at which they do the costume changes is mind-boggling. Cute story line and a lot of laughs. The only downside is the seating. The chairs are crammed in there to the point that I wondered if it was even legal per fire regulations.
I will definitely do this again in a year or two as events change the production.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
1 Reviews
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I think having reserved seats would help prevent the long wait in line to get in.
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CHER
Member since 2006
4 Reviews
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yym
Member since 2005
1 Reviews
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The show felt a tad bit too long. The story of snow white finding prince charming just seem to drag on and on.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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It was a fun funny show and I enjoyed it. The singing was amazing and wonderful as were the costumes!!! I didn't enjoy the seats or the front caberet as it was crowded and the seats were uncomfortable. I'll do another type of seating next time as it's not a big theatre and there are no "bad" seats in the house!
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P W
Member since 2005
5 Reviews
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What a great show and so funny! I would definitely see it again!
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Joan Halperin
Member since 2008
3 Reviews
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The show was great as it always is. The performers are just amazing and the entire performance was wonderful. My only critique is with the venue staff who are very disorganized, too many seating people and not enough serving refreshments.
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Alicia
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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Great seats...wonderful, hilarious performance!
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rebba middleton
Member since 2007
17 Reviews
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It was fun and funny. About 15 minutes too long, but worth the price.
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MSonn
Member since 2007
8 Reviews
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Great show - funny, entertaining. Seating is a bit tight, but part of the experience.
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Top Useful Tips
Tips are provided by Goldstar members and Steve Silver Productions. Goldstar is not responsible for their content or accuracy.
Dress
- Casual.
- I think it's comfortable.
- Very casual
Parking And Transportation
- Show up early if you want street parking, else garage parking is convenient
- Took public transportation
- The chairs aren't that comfortable to be sitting for a long time.
Food And Drinks
- Food and drinks were offered but not pushed.
- Drink came right away and as often as we needed it.
- Service was wonderful
Other
- The earlier you arrive the better the seats you will have!
- Definitely show up early to get better seats. First come first serve in your section.
- Get there 1 hour before the show starts
More Details About Beach Blanket Babylon
Quotes & Highlights
- Beach Blanket Babylon is the longest running hit musical revue in theatre history.
- "The best of San Francisco!" --BestofSanFrancisco.net
- "Incredibly imaginative, colorful, fancy and elaborate" --Candid Critic
More Information
Website: http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Beach Blanket Babylon is a zany musical spoof of pop culture, world-renowned for its extravagant costumes, huge hats and biting satire. With more than 30 years of sold-out performances in its hip pocket, Beach Blanket Babylon is an internationally acclaimed San Francisco institution.
Even if you've seen it before, you need to see it again because the evolving storyline means no two productions are the same.
Sunday matinee shows are "all ages."
