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Alcazar Theatre
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650 Geary Street(between Jones St & Leavenworth St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
(415) 441-4042
One review for Alcazar Theatre
1 review in English
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Review from Gourmet G.
San Francisco, CA
7/21/2005 1 photo
Designed and built in 1917 by San Francisco architect T Patterson Ross, who was also responsible for homes in Presidio Heights and atop Russian Hill, this stunning, Moroccan-inspired landmark unfortunately suffers from its location at the very scruffy western end of the Union Square theater district. As a result, it's used only sporadically as a venue for musical revues, one-person shows, and cabaret-style productions. It's a pity, because the small but attractive auditorium has comfortable seats, great sightlines, and perfect acoustics. There's a nice lounge with a bar for pre-performance and intermission refreshments, and huge French doors that open onto a balcony overlooking this decidedly iffy stretch of Geary between Jones and Leavenworth. If the show itself is less than captivating, at least the street scene will hold your interest.
