"Following a $41 million renovation, the Castro Theatre reopened on Feb. 6 as a venue for music, comedy, podcasts and movies. Sam Smith christened the landmark building with the sold-out, 20-night "To Be Free: San Francisco" residency that began Tuesday night. "I have to say, out of all the shows I have ever done in my life, this is by far the most special show," said the English singer, clad in a custom Vivienne Westwood look personally designed by creative director Andreas Kronthaler."
""I think a lot of people know me for misery and sadness," they said. "But recently, I have - I'm in love. It's fab, she's amazing! I'm joking. I'm feeling good, and for the first time, I'm writing songs about requited love and it's an amazing feeling." Smith, who uses they/them pronouns, performed a new song about their boyfriend called "My Guy.""
After a $41 million renovation, the Castro Theatre reopened on Feb. 6 as a venue for music, comedy, podcasts and movies. Sam Smith christened the landmark with a sold-out, 20-night "To Be Free: San Francisco" residency. Smith wore a custom Vivienne Westwood look designed by Andreas Kronthaler. The 90-minute performance mixed classics, covers and a new song about their boyfriend titled "My Guy." The set included "Stay With Me," "Dancing With a Stranger" and "I'm Not Here to Make Friends," and referenced the duet "Unholy" with Kim Petras. The show relied on tailored colored lighting rather than pyrotechnics, and the restored ceiling and Meyer Sound audio system enhanced the acoustics.
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