Alonzo King LINES Ballet: “Deep River”(SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

LINES Ballet’s fall season offers a rare chance to witness both the stage and cinematic expressions of Alonzo King’s singular artistic vision.

In September, we return to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts with Deep River, Alonzo King’s internationally acclaimed masterpiece that has thrilled audiences around the world. Then, in November, join us at SFMOMA for an exclusive screening of ORIGINS, Drea Cooper’s stunning film born alongside Deep River.

Deep River, Alonzo King’s acclaimed masterwork, fuses dance with Black spirituals and Jewish liturgical music in a powerful reflection on love, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit. Named one of Pointe Magazine’s standout performances of 2024, Deep River has been praised for its beauty, emotional depth, and spiritual force. With soaring vocals by Lisa Fischer and an evocative score by Jason Moran, Deep River is a transformative journey of compassion, beauty, and transcendence.

Deep River
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 7:30p
Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, 700 Howard St, SF
Get Tickets – $135 General Admission – Price 1 (Upper Orchestra) – fees included; Use coupon code FALL2025FIFTY to save 50% on select tickets to performances on Fri, Sep 19 and Sat, Sep 20 (2pm and 7:30pm)

Full Schedule:

• Thursday, September 18 | 7:30 PM
• Friday, September 19 | 7:30 PM**
• Saturday, September 20 | 2:00 PM
• Saturday, September 20 | 7:30 PM**
• Sunday, September 21 | 5:00 PM

** Post-Performance Q&A with Alonzo King

About Alonzo King LINES Ballet

Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary ballet company that has been guided since 1982 by the artistic vision of acclaimed choreographer Alonzo King. Collaborating with extraordinary composers, musicians, writers, and visual artists from around the world, King draws on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. He has been heralded as a visionary and thought leader, receiving numerous accolades such as a San Francisco Arts Medallion, an induction into the California Hall of Fame, and a 2020 Dance Magazine Award. The company brings new works of illuminating beauty to Bay Area audiences in bi-annual home seasons, and LINES Ballet’s national and international tours allow the company to share its vision of transformative, revelatory dance through performances worldwide.

LINES Ballet is also dedicated to training the next generation of artists through its Summer Program for junior, advanced, and pre-professional dancers, as well as our Bachelor of Fine Arts Program with Dominican University of California. LINES makes dance accessible to Bay Area adults and youth as well through world-class, affordable ballet classes open to the community and free, in-school education programs.

*Please note: these performances of Deep River will feature pre-recorded music; musicians will not perform live.

ORIGINS

Wattis Theater at SFMOMA, 151 3rd Street; Enter at 147 Minna Street, SF
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 2:00p, 4:30p & 5:45p
Early Bird Ticket: $22.50 (fees included) through September 21 only, including ticketing fees

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, we have added an additional screening of ORIGINS on November 1 at 4:30pm.

The 2:00pm screening is completely sold out, so get your tickets to the 4:30pm screening now!

Directed by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Drea Cooper, ORIGINS is an intimate portrait of Alonzo King and LINES Ballet, blending breathtaking performances with personal stories and insights. Filmed in spectacular settings from the Arizona desert to the galleries of SFMOMA, ORIGINS offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the company’s creative process. More than a documentary, ORIGINS is a poetic meditation on life, love, and the inspiring power of movement.

Please note: your ticket to the ORIGINS screening does not include admission to the SFMOMA galleries. Likewise, you do not need to purchase a ticket to SFMOMA to attend the screening. Film attendees will be entering SFMOMA at 147 Minna Street.

PARKING

Paid parking is available at several garages nearby for our Fall Season 2025. The garages offering the closest access to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and SFMOMA are the following:

• Yerba Buena Garage, Fifth + Mission, 2700 Spaces
• Moscone Garage, Moscone Center, 710 Spaces
• Hearst Parking Center, 45 Third Street, 806 Spaces

 

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