Lobby Activations

Complete your Rigoletto experience with a meal at the Duke’s Feast as the Prelude Restaurant transforms into the lavish banquet where Mantua’s notorious Duke revels with his court and Rigoletto entertains. In celebration of this operatic masterpiece, a sumptuous buffet of Italian-inspired flavors will be served at all performances of Rigoletto. Discover all of the Opera House’s dining options and explore menus here.  

General Information

• Photo experiences available from house open through final intermission
• Street performers appear 45 minutes before curtain and during each intermission
• All experiences included with your opera ticket
• Share your photos with #SFOperaBoheme

• Basement Café

  
  Décor: The basement has been transformed into The Duke’s Feast!
  
  Food/Beverage: The Prelude buffet offers a special menu all month long featuring Italian favorites (including Dead Man Walking nights). The Bar is offering a themed cocktail.
  
  Photo op (north side): “Duke’s Decadent Feast” photo op w/ décor & hand props

• Main Lobby / Street Level

  
  Décor: Enjoy an SFO logo-inspired marble table display (after Opera Ball).
  
  Food/Beverage: All I-Bars are offering the “Duke’s Deception” specialty cocktail (chianti, blood orange, brandy, fresh citrus, basil).
  
  Photo op (south hallway): 25-26 season poster photo op (no props).

• Mezzanine / Box Level

  
  Décor: Rigoletto-themed touches on the Box Lobby table.
  
  Food/Beverage: Standard menu at North Box Bar, plus specialty cocktail.

• Grand Tier / 2nd Floor

  
  Food/Beverage (south side): Specialty cart selling biscotti and themed cocktails, with tavern décor. Only place to purchase “The Jester’s Spritz” (limoncello, prosecco, club soda, fresh mint).
  
  Photo op (south hallway): “Revenge at the Docks” photo op and themed décor
  
  Dead Man Walking display (north side) – beginning

• Dress Circle / 3rd Floor

  
  Photo op (north side): “Gilda’s Garden Escape” photo op and themed décor
  
  Food/beverage: Normal offerings, plus “Duke’s Deception” cocktail