William Shatner is coming to the Bay Area. Here's how to get tickets
The 10-city ' William Shatner: Live on Stage ' tour, which begins in Dallas on July 30, ends with stops at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey on Nov. 15 and the Uptown Theatre in Napa on Nov. 16.
The evenings are scheduled to begin with a screening of the 1982 classic ' Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.' Afterward, Shatner, 94, takes the stage to discuss his seven-decade career, including a behind-the-scenes look at playing his signature role, Captain James T. Kirk, the star of 'Star Trek' television series and movies.
Shatner might even discuss his trip aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin in 2021, during which he became the oldest person to visit space (90 years, 253 days). He'll also take audience questions.
Widely considered the best 'Star Trek' film ever made, 'The Wrath of Khan' co-stars series regulars Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, George Takei and Nichelle Nichols, as well as a great performance by Ricardo Montalbán as the title villain.
Tickets for the Monterey stop run from $66.60-$82.57; in Napa, they are $79.30-$116.80. Each show includes two levels of VIP add-ons for an extra fee. For $137.93, fans will have a post-show photo opportunity with Shatner. Premium VIP tickets at $261.36 include an exclusive signed poster in addition to the photo opportunity.
Orpheum Theatre in 2012 and the Warfield in 2016 as well as an appearance at Fan Expo at Moscone Center in 2023.
'Because life is so temporary, I'm living as hard as I can,' Shatner told the Chronicle in 2016.
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