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Eugene Onegin is a deeply human exploration of love, regret, and the heart’s fragility. In this highly anticipated world premiere, Resident Choreographer Yuri Possokhov brings new life to Pushkin’s classic tale, where one fateful decision shatters relationships and lingers for a lifetime. Set in the twilight of Imperial Russia, this cautionary tale follows a jaded aristocrat who must reckon with the consequences of rejecting true love.
This landmark co-production with The Joffrey Ballet unites a team of international artists with an original score by Fulbright Scholar and Golden Mask Award-winner Ilya Demutsky, costumes by Academy Award-winner Tim Yip, sets by Olivier Award-nominated Tom Pye, and libretto by Valeriy Pecheykin.
Be among the first to witness this monumental theatrical experience.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
Premiering a new full-length narrative ballet is a mammoth artistic endeavor marrying costume, scenic designs, music, choreography and story. San Francisco Ballet (SFB) opens its 2026 season with one such event. A co-production with The Joffrey Ballet, created by SFB Resident Choreographer Yuri Possokhov, “Eugene Onegin” explodes onstage this winter. With Alexander Pushkin’s novel serving as source material, experience the dramatic convergence of passion, desire, choice and repercussion.
Heather Desaulniers
Contributing Writer
San Francisco Ballet, long recognized for pushing boundaries in dance, has a history of making history.
San Francisco Ballet, long recognized for pushing boundaries in dance, has a history of making history.