Name: [Show] Dinner and a Show - The Monkey King by San Francisco Opera
Start: 2025-11-28T19:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-28T22:30:00-08:00
Location: War Memorial Opera House

**The Monkey King on Friday November 28, 2025 at War Memorial Opera House**
buy tickets: [The Monkey King - Ticket Information](https://www.sfopera.com/operas/the-monkey-king/#performances) \- Tickets $$29 and up$

*He’s arrogant. He’s disobedient. He’s becoming the most powerful being in creation, and he’s about to wreak havoc on heaven.*

*Based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, The Monkey King makes its much-anticipated world premiere at the War Memorial Opera House. This new, action-packed opera combines high-energy music and text with puppetry, dance, Peking opera, and Buddhist sutras to tell the tale of the Monkey King’s beginnings.*

*The Monkey King is a beloved figure and has inspired countless interpretations in popular culture. A monkey born from stone, Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is determined to find immortality for his tribe. Many scoff at his aspirations, but he is set on proving them wrong with his signature cunning and charm. He wins every battle against legendary warriors, but the respect he longs for is always out of reach. What will it take for the gods to recognize him as an equal?*

Award-winning director **Diane Paulus** and puppeteer **Basil Twist** conjure up a whimsical world of gods, tricksters, superheroes, and rebels. **Huang Ruo**’s soaringly beautiful, energized score and **David Henry Hwang**’s incisive libretto blend traditional Chinese and contemporary Western styles into an extraordinary work that gives new voice to this enduring story. **Carolyn Kuan** makes her Company debut on the podium.
*from San Francisco Opera website*

*Buy tickets early*

**Dinner Before at *Dingles Public House - Grand Opening***
See 5p event for more details, limited seating.

I will go for coffee or tea afterwards if anyone else is interested.

**More Information**
[San Francisco Opera - The Monkey King](https://www.sfopera.com/operas/the-monkey-king/)
[Dingles Public House](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.dinglespublichouse.com/&ved=2ahUKEwjHpoqdpouRAxUbFTQIHU6XDNAQFnoECDkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2jBEMRpXzHGCTvvwcuaI29)

**Transportation to *War Memorial Opera House***
MUNI: 6, Van Ness Station NJKML is a 10 minute walk
Finding street parking in Hayes Valley is usually difficult.
Parking garages can be found nearby
*Use event comments for Car Pooling and Ride Sharing.*

*Many thanks for the photos and history from restaurant website*

Dean Norris

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