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“Detour” Rare Guided Audio Tour of Historic Curran Theater | SF

Almost a century after they welcomed their first Bay Area audiences, the Curran has just completed a massive 2-year restoration and renovation.

Step inside the Curran for a whirlwind guided audio tour through the theater’s celebrated, star-studded past and a glimpse into the Curran’s innovative future.

This is a rare event – this 45-minute tour is offered about once or twice a month when the theater is dark.

Detour
April 18 & 22, 2017
Curran, 445 Geary St., SF
FREE but RSVP is required – Headphones and iOS device required (iPhone, iPad, iPod) A limited number of devices will be available to check out.

Tour Schedule
– Tue., April 18 – Tours start every 15 minutes from 4:30pm to 8:30pm
– Sat., April 22 – Tours start every 15 minutes from 2pm to 6pm

About Detour

Join Tony Award-winning producer, Carole Shorenstein Hays on this unique and immersive Detour. You’ll go backstage, underground through hidden steam tunnels, to dressing rooms, the “fly wall” and center stage while hearing from legendary stars who have played the Curran, including James Earl Jones, Carol Channing, Tommy Tune, Kristin Chenoweth and Patti LuPone. You’ll hear from the renovation team, stage managers, stage hands and learn about historic moments with Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe and the filming of the Academy Award-winning film, All About Eve.

You’ll hear from the renovation team, stage managers, stage hands and learn about historic moments with Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe and the filming of the Academy Award-winning film, All About Eve. 

 


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