The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit


ODC/Dance presents: The Velveteen Rabbit

November 29 - December 7, 2025

Weekday & Saturday Performances at 11:00AM
Sunday Performances at 2:00PM

Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA

“ ...a trip down memory lane that children of all ages will find hard to resist.”
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

Voted San Francisco Magazine's Best Dance Experience, ODC/Dance returns to the stage with the 39th anniversary of the beloved Bay Area holiday tradition, The Velveteen Rabbit, choreographed by KT Nelson and featuring students from ODC’s Youth & Teen Program. Based on the beloved classic children’s book by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit brims with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters, and the perfect amount of holiday cheer! Featuring captivating narration, a delightful musical score by Benjamin Britten, and larger-than-life storybook characters portrayed by the world-class dancers of ODC/Dance.


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Discounted Tickets

Get 10% off orders of 6+ tickets for weekday shows with code ODC10 at checkout. For weekday groups of 12+ use code VRGROUP12 for $15 tickets. For weekend group discounts, contact the ODC box office: boxoffice@odc.dance or 415.549.8534

The Velveteen Rabbit digital program book.


Download The Velveteen Rabbit Coloring Page! 

SCHOOL AND GROUP TICKETS

Get 10% off orders of 6+ tickets for weekday shows with code 'ODC10' at checkout. 11AM performances on Wednesday, December 3rd, and Friday, December 5th are designed for field trips and groups of 12+ and are offered at a further discounted rate of $15 per ticket. To reserve tickets for a weekday group of 12+, please enter code 'VRGROUP12' at checkout. Contact the box office for weekend group tickets or assistance at boxoffice@odc.dance or 415.549.8534.

 

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Bunny and Dancer on multiple screens

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

The Velveteen Rabbit Digital Experience is the perfect companion for those who want to build up to the main event or relive the exhilarating magic of ODC/Dance's live performance. Available now on ODC Connect.
 

WATCH THE VELVETEEN RABBIT ON ODC CONNECT

Very Important Bunny Package

Indulge your little ones with an unforgettable experience at The Velveteen Rabbit! The "Very Important Bunny Package" includes a commemorative gift bag filled with fun surprises and a selfie with the cast after the show. Select the VIB Package ticket level and make cherished memories to last a lifetime!


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The Velveteen Rabbit on tour

Catch Us On Tour

December 31, 2025 - Zhongshan Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
January 3 - 4, 2026 - Zhongshan Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
January 9 - 11, 2026 - National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
 

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Spend the Weekend with The Velveteen Rabbit

Spend the weekend with The Velveteen Rabbit! Discounted rooms for ODC/Dance ticket holders are available at W San Francisco and The St. Regis San Francisco, conveniently located across the street from the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA

 

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Exquisite Brunch with Astra Restaurant in The St. Regis San Francisco

Delight in an Exquisite Brunch with Astra at The St. Regis San Francisco, conveniently located across the street from the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA. Not only will Astra’s award-winning team provide a culinary prelude to satisfy gourmet palates of all ages, each brunch reservation includes an Orchestra level seat, Very Important Bunny (VIB) gift bag, and selfie with the cast after the show. All Exquisite Brunches are prix fixe with separate menus for adults and children. Valet parking is also available, priced separately.

 

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Thank you to our media sponsors

Buddies for Bunnies

Help ODC give the gift of live theater to schoolchildren who otherwise wouldn't have access. For more information please contact buddies@odc.dance.

About ODC/Dance

Founded in 1971 by Artistic Director Brenda Way, ODC/Dance was one of the first American companies to incorporate a post-modern sensibility (an appreciation for pedestrian movement) into a virtuosic contemporary dance technique and to commit major resources to interdisciplinary collaboration and musical commissions for the repertory.
 

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Accessibility At YBCA ADA seats are clearly marked and have a level surface (with slight incline) upon entry. Visit https://ybca.org/visit/ for more information.

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