Every Saturday Night Will Open at Strand Theater Oct 10
The musical runs through November 1 with tickets priced from $25 to $59.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Cultural
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The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company will debut the musical Every Saturday Night on October 10 at the Strand Theater. The production explores the history of the Fillmore neighborhood through storylines set in both the 1950s and the present day.
Why it matters
The play examines how race and class have transformed the Fillmore neighborhood over the past several decades. It offers residents a look at the area's cultural evolution through a score composed by Danny Duncan.
Tickets for the production are priced between $25 and $59. The musical's run spans from October 10 to November 1.
The players
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company
The local production house responsible for the debut of Every Saturday Night.
AeJay Antonis Marquis
The director who led the stage production of the musical.
Danny Duncan
The writer and composer who created the musical score using personal cassette recordings.
Michael Gene Sullivan
A co-writer of the musical Every Saturday Night.
The details
Directed by AeJay Antonis Marquis, the musical features a score composed by Danny Duncan, who recorded his original piano and vocal performances on cassette tapes before they were orchestrated by Othello Jefferson and Noah Bossert. The narrative weaves between the 1950s and modern times to reflect on the Fillmore district. Performances take place at 1127 Market Street.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: Opening performance.
November 1, 2026: Final performance.
Across the Bay
This production follows a local trend of using theater to document the physical and social displacement caused by the mid-century redevelopment of the Fillmore District. It serves as a companion piece to the ongoing public discussion regarding the neighborhood's past and present.
If you plan to attend, head to 1127 Market Street for any show between October 10 and November 1. You can secure tickets online before the run concludes.
The takeaway
The production highlights the enduring cultural memory of the Fillmore neighborhood through its unique, cassette-based score. Check the production schedule to track the performances leading up to the final show on November 1.
Further reading
For more on the local arts scene, see our Cultural coverage.
More information
For showtimes and ticket availability, visit the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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