High Society. (Geary Theater, San Francisco, California)

SAN FRANCISCO An American Conservatory Theater presentation of a musical in two acts, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Arthur Kopit, based on the play "The Philadelphia Story" by Philip Barry and the motion picture "High Society"; additional lyrics by Susan Birkenhead. Directed by Christopher Renshaw. Choreography, Christopher d'Amboise; musical direction, Paul Gemignani; sets, Loy Arcenas; costumes, Judith Anne Dolan; lighting, Christopher Akerlind; sound, Tony Meola; orchestration, William David Brohn; production stage manager, Ray Gin. Opened Sept. 10, 1997, at the Geary Theater. Reviewed Sept. 11; 1,035 seats; $56 top. Running time: 2 HOURS, 45 MIN.

Cast: Melissa Errico (Tracy Lord), Lisbeth Zelle (Dinah Lord), Lisa Banes (Mother …