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It's set to be a delicate show of ballet choreography that's an awe-inspiring showcase of endearing talent on stage. Dracula - Ballet at Its Darkest, choreographed by Joel Burke and featuring an international cast of alumni from world-renowned ballet companies, is bringing it all. Recognized for their award-winning ballet shows, including sold-out seasons in London and record-breaking tours in Australia/New Zealand, this marks BIG Live's highly anticipated US debut.
With purpose-led ballerinas and dancers commanding the stage, they share flawless storytelling through the bewildering artistry of ballet. This haunting reimagining of Bram Stoker's gothic classic is driven by masterpieces from Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and Debussy, with music contributions from Emmy Award-winning composer Jason Fernandez. Coupled with captivating music, there's just precise attention to detail. All these elements is well thought of. In totality, their numbers share grand visual and aural experiences. Been part of their last tour? get ready to be fascinated by their new routines, choreography, and creative direction. Led by a well-recognized trainer who shares the same passion for ballet, everyone's is guaranteed a great recital of ethereal dance. On top of that, the cast of dancers will be wearing lavish costumes with meticulous attention to detail, complemented by award-winning set design by CTS (UK). Every bit of the production is crafted to perfection.
You can't miss out on Dracula's newest outing where they'll be sharing what they've been crafting for quite a while now. Finally attaining perfection for these routines, it's time to head up the stage. Mark your calendars, they're coming to the historic Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco's Civic Center on Friday 10th July 2026 at 7:00 PM. It's bound to have you bewildered. With fine dance hitting the road, tickets have been selling out.
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The critics got it right when they said that Dracula - Ballet at Its Darkest is the biggest must-see of the season, whether you're a ballet-fanatic, a casual theatregoer, or just somebody looking for an exceptional evening at the theatre - enjoy this stunning Dracula production for as little as $95 USD per person this summer.
From the company's awe-inspiring technical skill to the magnificent choreography; from the unmatched gracefulness to the unsurpassed artistry, from the captivating storytelling executed with passion to the jaw-dropping strength and control, from the perfect synchronization to the copious amounts of energy - whether your preference is a modern contemporary piece, a classic, or a reimagined gem, Dracula won't, and can't disappoint.
BIG Live (Ballet International Gala) is renowned for bringing to life some of the most incredible tales with sophistication and precision - from the highly talented principal dancers right down to the corps de ballet - and is especially known for having the most magnificent blend of of soft and fluid, and sharp and athletic. Every single performance is oozing with pure perfection; choreographer Joel Burke's work is brought to life with flawlessness by an international ensemble cast of alumni from world-renowned ballet companies; and with excellence filling the stage, the expressive beauty of ballet is once again set to enchant, dazzle, and captivate.
Even when referring to all the bells and whistles - from exquisite hand-sewn costumes to gorgeous hand-painted sets by award-winning CTS (UK), from mood lighting to support the story to the glorious music featuring masterpieces from Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, and more that forms the very basis of it all - Dracula - Ballet at Its Darkest ticks every single box. Fresh from sold-out seasons in London and record-breaking tours in Australia and New Zealand, this marks the production's highly anticipated US debut.
Few cities out there have a love for world-renowned entertainment quite like San Francisco - and it only makes sense that the biggest draw-card for entertainment that ticks the boxes is the Orpheum Theatre!
Thanks to Orpheum Theatre's central location in the Civic Center area, you'll be spoiled for choice when planning to make a whole evening out of it with a visit to a restaurant or bar nearby before or after the performance; you won't struggle with safe parking; and plenty of accommodation options will be available if you decide to not only make it an evening to remember, but an entire getaway!
Your experience at the historic Orpheum Theatre will be elevated by the venue's to-the-minute lighting and sound, perfect sight-lines, modern amenities, and its large capacity of approximately 2,200 seats spread across multiple levels.
Tickets are available for a limited time only, so make sure to get yours right now!
Please see below the Orpheum Theatre seating chart for the Dracula event on 10 July 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Dracula tickets. For accessible seating please contact Orpheum Theatre directly.
Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, San Francisco, California, 94102, US