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Shortcuts: Tickets & Reservations, The Performance, Seating, The Meal, Location & Parking, Gift Cards & Special Occasions, Service Animals, Auditions, Jobs, Fundraisers
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?
$117 for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
$136 for Friday
$145 for 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. Additionally a $12 per guest dining room service charge will be applied to your beverage bill at the end of the evening for Teatro ZinZanni dinner performances. For matinee performances, a $7 per guest dining room service charge will be applied to your beverage bill at the end of the performance. Gratuity for your beverage service is greatly appreciated.
Can I buy a ticket without dinner?
No. The five-course dinner is an integral part of the experience.
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.
Our show includes a five-course gourmet meal.
The Performance
When do you perform?
Currently we have performances every Thursday–Sunday, with select Wednesdays. 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.) Doors for our brunch performances open at 11:00 a.m., show time is Noon. 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.
Seating
Please read the following brief descriptions of our sections before selecting your seats.
You and your guests will be seated restaurant-style at tables and in booths in the antique cabaret tent imported from Belgium just for Teatro ZinZanni. The tent is circular and intimate (it seats around 285). The action of the show takes place all around the restaurant and is visible from all vantage points in the room. We offer 3 types of seating; General Admission, Preferred and Premium Inner Ring, please refer to our seating map for price information. Seating will be pre-assigned before you arrive for the performance.
Seating Maps
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 10 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 for our evening performances. Please ask about children's special pricing and menu for the brunch performances.
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.
Bring on the Soup!
Location & Parking
Where is Teatro ZinZanni located?
We are located at Pier 29 on The Embarcadero (at Battery).
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.
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 415-438-2669 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 with full-act video footage to tzaudition (at) onereel.org.
All casting decisions are made at Teatro ZinZanni's main office, in Seattle, Washington. The address there is:
Teatro ZinZanni
Attn: Casting Manager
222 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
USA
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:
sf-donations (at) onereel.org
Note that all requests will be acknowledged with a written response.
