“Open A New Window!”
Explore behind the scenes at South Bay Musical Theatre by reading our blog. Here is where we will discuss upcoming shows, announce casting decisions, and debut new promo videos. Each blog post will also be linked from our social media sites, so if you don’t want to miss a thing, be sure to “Like” and “Follow” us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Board Reflections on Community & Legacy
by members of the South Bay Musical Theatre Board of Directors Not long ago, volunteer Yvonne Hirsch conducted interviews with the SBMT Board of Directors to get their thoughts on a variety of subjects related to the arts community we serve. We have serialized the interviews into two videos [...]
My Musical Theatre Story
by Marcy Bates I love musical theatre! The costumes, the sets, the voices—all of it cuts right to my heart. Seeing it live on stage, with music and lights, somehow makes the story more alive. As a child of the 1970s and 1980s I grew up on movie musicals. My [...]
Why I Chose the Shows in SBMT’s 2026-2027 Season
Three Stories for the Moment We’re Living In When I’m selecting a season for SBMT, I’m weighing various factors such as the size of the show, the budget needed to put it on at the level of excellent theater our audiences have come to expect, the availability of the [...]
California Recognizes Performing Arts as Essential
This week, Governor Newsom signed California’s 2026-2027 state budget, which includes $12 million for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund (PAEPF). While that falls far short of the $40 million arts advocates have been encouraging lawmakers to invest, it remains an important commitment to California’s arts workforce and recognition [...]
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Imagine this. It's a Friday evening. You're not battling traffic. You're not searching for a parking garage. You’re not paying steep fees and walking several blocks to the theater. Instead, you're driving just a few minutes from home. Parking is free—and just steps from the door. Your seats are [...]
What Do You Need?
When I’m chatting with you in the lobby before a show, during intermission having a snack, or immediately afterwards when you’re still aglow from experiencing an outstanding performance, these are some of the questions you’ve asked recently regarding donations: “What do you need?” “How much should I be giving?” [...]
Looking Back; Looking Forward
A Season That Strengthened Our Community As I reflect on South Bay Musical Theatre's 63rd season, I am proud of my confidence in the skill and artistry of the many artists who contributed to our success. Confidence, too, in our audiences. If we commit ourselves to excellence and authenticity, [...]
Final performances and final notices
As South Bay Musical Theatre's 63rd season draws to a close, we're feeling two emotions at once: gratitude for an incredible year and excitement for what comes next. We're also facing two important deadlines that our patrons won't want to miss. First, there are only three performances remaining of [...]
Thank You Patron Manager, Kama Belloni
After six years as SBMT’s extraordinary Patron Manager, Kama Belloni retired from the position after we opened In The Heights. Fortunately for all of us, she still plans to remain involved as an SBMT volunteer as her time permits. SBMT Patron Manager Kama Belloni played Gooch in Mame, [...]