Sleeping Beauty
Panto in the Presidio returns with an over-the-top musical re-imagining of the classic fairytale Sleeping Beauty, set in the magical kingdom of Pantoland, a mythical realm that bears a striking resemblance to contemporary San Francisco. The production features familiar characters including the princess and prince, an evil witch and fairy godmothers, and adds a chorus of singing chickens and a lovable rooster named Pecker that audiences will remember from last year’s Panto, The Magic Lamp. New this year, audiences will be treated to interactive experiences in the lobbies and outdoor plaza of the theatre with cast members before curtain and during intermission.
Cast
The cast also includes Andre Amarotico, Jaime Miller Bardacke, Daniel Benitez, Jen Brooks, Maggie Connard, Ruby Day, Chachi Delgado, Merrill Grant, Scott Reardon, Gary Stanford Jr., Ryan Patrick Welsh, and Eiko Yamamoto.
See the full cast list and bios here.
Creative Team
Executive Producer Peggy Haas has assembled an all-star creative team including director Liam Vincent. The show will feature magnificent costumes by Alina Bokovikova and production design by Sean Riley, who will also create the pre-show, intermission and post-performance experiences. International music legend Mason Williams and musical director Bill Keck will create a whimsical score for the show featuring pop and classic rock songs with re-written lyrics. Writers are Stephanie Brown and Richard Ciccarone along with production dramaturgs Christine Nicholson and Luther Hanson. Technical director Jeff Gregory, production manager Patty Ann Farrell, choreographer Stacey Printz and casting director Annie Stuart complete the team.
Performances and Previews
Twenty-three performances will be given December 1–30, 2022, including two discounted public preview performances on December 1 and 2. Opening night is December 3.
Family Discounts
Families and friend groups of four or more will receive a Family Pack discount of 15%. (Discount automatically applied at checkout.)
What is panto?
Panto is a traditional British holiday entertainment that combines slapstick humor, one-line zingers, outrageous characters and send-ups of current events.