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Teatro ZinZanni
has become a landmark of San Francisco’s lively entertainment scene!

Tickets & Reservations

Do I need to make reservations? How far in advance?
Reservations are not required but are highly recommended. For weekday performances you typically should purchase one week in advance. For weekend performances, two weeks in advance is advisable. Tickets may be purchased up to six weeks in advance.

What is the ticket price?
$116 for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
$135 for Friday
$140 for Saturday

Holiday prices are the following (November 23 - December 31):
$131 for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
$156 for Friday and Saturday

What is included in the ticket price?
The ticket price includes: a gourmet five-course meal and an indescribable 3-hour performance. “A delicious diversion” — Steven Winn, SF Chronicle

Are there any other costs associated with seeing the show?
The ticket price does not include beverages (other than coffee served with dessert), beverage gratuity and parking fee ($15) should you use the Public Parking at Pier 27/29.

At the end of the evening, your server will present you with a check for any beverages you have ordered, a $12.00 per guest dining room service charge for meal service, and applicable sales tax

Is gratuity included with the price of the ticket?
No. Gratuity is based at your discretion on the amount of beverages you consume. Standard gratuity is 18% of your beverage bill. Parties of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 18% beverage gratuity.

Can I buy a ticket without dinner?
No.

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Our show includes a five-course gourmet meal.

The Performance

When do you perform?
Currently we have performances every Wednesday–Sunday. For the month of December we have performances Tuesday–Sunday.

When should I arrive?
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for Wednesday through Saturday performances. (Show time is at 6:55 p.m.) On Sundays, our show starts one hour earlier with the doors opening at 5:00 p.m. (Show time is 5:55 p.m.) You should arrive no later than 30 minutes after the doors open.

How do I know where my seats are located?
Upon arrival, have one member of your party go to the Maitre d’ desk where you will be assigned seats for your entire party. Please note that seating is pre assigned and restaurant style at the discretion of the house. In some instances, you may be seated with other parties.

What is the dress code?
Our dress code is business casual to formal wear, retro chic to elegant. (Please, no sweat shirts, shorts, t-shirts, jeans or tennis shoes). Madame ZinZanni loves it when people dress up so feel free to use the evening as an excuse to have fun and dress to the nines!

Can I bring my camera?
Pictures may be taken in the lobby bar ONLY. No pictures may be taken in the main performance tent. Please be advised that Teatro ZinZanni is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Location & Parking

Where is Teatro ZinZanni located?
We are located at Pier 29 on The Embarcadero (at Battery).
View a map of the area

Where do I park? How much does it cost?
There is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Be advised that meters and parking restrictions are checked frequently and parking tickets are expensive in San Francisco.

The following is provided for informational purposes only: it is not a recommendation. Parking is available in many public lots along the Embarcadero, including Pier 27/29, (cross streets are Battery and Lombard on the Embarcadero with the lot entrance at pier 27 across the street from The Fog City Diner), and is $15.00 per car.

Parking is paid for ONLY by using the self-pay machine that is located near the entrance to the lot. If you are approached by anyone asking for parking payment, pay the machine ONLY.

This lot is leased by Central Parking from the Port of San Francisco; Teatro ZinZanni has no control over, nor is it responsible for the actions of individuals approaching patrons on property accessible to the public. Any questions on parking in the public lot may be addressed to Mike Cruz, Central Parking at 415-317-4900.

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The Meal

Can we bring our own wine?
Yes, however there is a corkage fee of $25.00 for 750-ml bottles of wine and $50.00 for magnums. Bottles larger than magnums are subject to a price quote by the floor manager on the night of the event. No outside wine permitted for groups of 20 or larger. Thank you.

Can we bring our own food?
No.

How does seating work?
All tickets are sold under “General Admission.” Seating is arranged by the Maitre d’ who assigns your seats the night you attend, “restaurant style.” Upon arrival, one member of your party should go directly to the Maitre d’ desk where you will be given a table assignment for your entire party. In some cases, you and your party may be seated with others.

Do you allow children?
For safety reasons, we do not admit anyone under the age of 5, with or without a ticket. Babes-in-arms are also not allowed. Please be advised that the 3 hour show and 5-course dinner can be long for younger children. We do not have a children's price or menu.

Do you have a vegetarian menu?
Our entire menu can be made available to meet the needs of vegetarians. Note as well that we always feature a Vegetarian Entrée that is available to all diners. Your dining room server will be happy to arrange for all courses to be served vegetarian. Please inform him/her once you have been seated at your table.

What about vegans?
We also have vegan menu items available upon request. Please, just ask your server.

I am allergic to several foods what should I do?
If you have particular dietary restrictions or allergies please give the box office a call. They will be happy to submit a Special Request Form outlining your special dietary needs to the kitchen. Our chefs will make every effort to work within the dietary restrictions of you and your guests. PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE CASE OF FOOD ALLERGIES, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU INFORM YOUR SERVER UPON BEING SEATED AT YOUR TABLE.

Gift Cards & Special Occasions

I want to give my friends tickets to the show but I'm not sure when they will be able to attend. What can I do?
Gift Cards are the perfect solution to buying your friends tickets to Teatro ZinZanni. You can purchase Gift Cards by calling our Box Office at 415.438.2668.

Gift Cards are redeemable for any non-premium night performance. Gift Cards can be purchased at any amount. Our Gift Cards are presented as a beautifully wrapped gift card and provide a space for you to leave a personal greeting. It is an ideal Holiday gift!

Can I upgrade my Gift Cards to be used for a premium night performance?
Yes. Call the box office for details.

Is it possible to pay in advance for a friend or guest’s beverages, gratuities or gift packages?
Yes. We can arrange for payment in advance for cocktails, bottles of wine or champagne, gratuities for the serving staff or special gift packages. Please call the box office for details and arrangements.

Do you do anything special for birthdays or important occasions?
We love it when you come to Teatro ZinZanni for special occasions!

There are several birthday & anniversary gift packages that can be ordered through our lobby boutique. You can have items waiting at the table for you or delivered to your friends and guests by members of our staff! To make arrangements in advance, call the Teatro ZinZanni Boutique at 438-2669 EXT 222. Or simply visit our boutique and order on the spot the evening you attend!

Due to Fire Code restrictions we are not allowed to have open flame (birthday candles) on the dessert.

Service Animals

I am sight impaired. Can I bring my service dog with me into the theatre?
Please feel free to bring a service dog with you.

Auditions

How do I find out about auditioning for the show?
Please send an e-mail to tzaudition@onereel.org. All casting decisions are made at One Reel’s main office, in Seattle, Washington. The address there is:

100 South King Street, Suite 100
Seattle, WA, 98104

Jobs

How do I find out about jobs with Teatro ZinZanni?
Visit our jobs page to see currently available jobs.

Fundraisers

How can I request a donation of tickets for a fundraiser?

Due to the number of donation requests we receive and the limited tickets available, we focus our giving to specific organizations and causes that are personally significant to our staff and board. You may send a written request to:

Marcy Straw
Managing Director
110 Pacific Avenue
Suite 118
San Francisco, CA 94111

Note that all requests will be acknowledged with a written response.

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