Cart 0
 

WORLD PREMIERE

October 10 - November 1, 2026

Every Saturday Night

COMMISSIONED BY SFBATCO

 
5.png

Art by Estela Karina Art

Every Saturday Night (A Harlem of the West Musical)

WORLD PREMIERE

Based on a Story by Danny Duncan
Book by Michael Gene Sullivan and Danny Duncan
Music and Lyrics by Danny Duncan

Directed and Choreographed by AeJay Antonis Marquis
Music Direction and Accompaniment by Othello Jefferson

COMMISSIONED BY SFBATCO

DATES: October 10 to November 1, 2026
LOCATION: The Strand Theater, 1127 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

Be transported to San Francisco’s Fillmore District—beginning in the present day, where the echoes of a once-thriving Black neighborhood still shape the streets. From there, Every Saturday Night pulls audiences back into the 1950s, the vibrant “Harlem of the West,” when the Fillmore pulsed with jazz, community, and possibility.

Following two Black boys—one in each era—the musical explores home, belonging, and resilience, revealing how the Fillmore’s past and present are connected by displacement, gentrification, and the enduring fight to stay rooted in the community. 

Inspired by true events, this boisterous and heartfelt new work by acclaimed Bay Area playwright, composer, and director Danny Duncan and playwright Michael Gene Sullivan celebrates a historic neighborhood while asking urgent questions about who gets to remain in the city today.

Get Tickets >>


Early Bird Special - now through July 31

Use promo code EARLYBIRD20 to get 20% off tickets for performances October 16-25 (excluding Theatre Thursday, October 22). But don’t wait—this discount won’t last long! This offer is only available through July 31.

 TEAM

Danny Duncan

Creator, Composer, Co-writer

Michael Gene Sullivan

Playwright

AeJay Antonis Marquis

Director, Choreographer

Othello Jefferson

Music Director, Accompanist

Noah Bossert

Associate Music Director

Trinity Wicklund

Production Manager

Ada May*

Stage Manager

Ka'Nayah Landers-Daniels*

Assistant Stage Manager

 
ESN.bg.png
 

Funders

Every Saturday Night has also been made possible through the generous support of our foundation and public funding partners. We are proud to recognize these organizations for their investment in bold new theatre and in stories that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Bay Area.

 
 

Producers Circle

We're honored to recognize the visionary supporters of the Every Saturday Night Producers Circle. Their generosity is helping bring this world premiere musical to the stage, ensuring this powerful story of San Francisco's historic Fillmore District can be shared with audiences. We are deeply grateful for their belief in new work and in the artists who bring it to life.

Heritage Heroes
The McBaine Family

Jazz Joint Champions
Sally A. Carlson

Fillmore Friends
Alea & Brad Angeja  •  Clare & Bob Gordon  •  Brady Lea & David Gallagher  •  Adam Tait  •  Anonymous

Blue Note Backers
Ebby & Omita Abraham  •  Francine M. Austin  •  BLKxSF  •  James Busterud  •  John Chisolm  •  Henry Pedersen & Renāte Slucka  •  Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Roberson  •  James Wickett

Interested in supporting this world premiere?
Join the Producers Circle >>