The Gateway Theatre - San Francisco, California

Ivan M.

A small, cozy setting to watch a play. Front row seats are spectacular. The cast of Mame was great. Props to the little boy who performed from start to finish.

Chandana H.

We were here to watch the production of Fiorello by 42nd street moon. The theatre in itself is very small, providing for a more intimate theatre experience

Edwin Z.

One of my favorite venues in the city hands down.

As a patron, seeing a show here is great. I often come when the San Francisco Sketchfest is in town and I love it. The space is accommodating, but small enough so that it feels incredibly intimate. There's a bar outside in the lobby that usually serves beer, wine, and other fun things too.

As a performer, I absolutely love being on this stage. It's large and the lighting is great. The green room in the back is also amazing.

Ryan

Love this place!!! The have great musicals and plays here. The venue is quaint and feels like you are a part of the play. The foyer is small, but the drinks and snacks are served quicky during the intermission. Just make sure you show up on time or you'll have to wait several acts to be seated. Bravo!

Benicia H.

Went to see the performance of Ira Levin’s Deathtrap and it was fantastic! Solid performances from all the actors, obviously great casting, fun uses of special effects, and a highly enjoyable rendition of the play. The staff are friendly and professional, and the venue is clean and cozy. Highly recommended the theater regardless of the current play!

Sadashiv H.

Small theater, old & smelly seats, some even had torn cushions. Decent enough for small plays.

Neil M.

The resident 42nd Street Moon company produces spirited revivals of musicals old and new that are rarely seen anywhere else. The theater is small enough that the singers don't need microphones, and the standards of singing, dancing, acting, and production have consistently been raised through the years from lively "staged concerts" to top-grade presentations. The small stage and the budget and the lack of an orchestra pit force the company to be clever instead of extravagant in stage sets and to rely on talented pianists and/or small ensemble accompaniments rather than full original orchestrations, but these limitations don't limit my enjoyment; I've subscribed to many seasons and will continue. New audience seating (Feb. 2019) is a real improvement, too. (Oct. 2019) One caution is that some performances now are miked, and not always very well.

Gary S.

Went here to attend SF Sketchfest. (Have also attended a few other small productions here in the past.) The theater is small so the view is good no matter where you sit. Seats are a good medium size, not tight like some other larger. Not much in way of decoration but I appreciate a small art theater for what is hosts, not how it's decorated.