Barbara Heninger, Author at South Bay Musical Theatre

Happy Thanksgiving from our theater family to yours!

By Barbara Heninger|2015-11-25T10:22:51-08:00November 25th, 2015|Uncategorized|

Happy Thanksgiving to the members, subscribers, and friends of South Bay Musical Theatre! We'd like to take a moment to tell you how thankful we are that you support us in our mission to bring high-quality entertainment to our community. We could not do it without each one of you. It is a joy to share the magic of musical theater with you! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and wish you many happy hours of live theater in the coming year! --South Bay Musical Theater

Auditions for GYPSY open – sign up now!

By Barbara Heninger|2015-10-14T23:26:07-07:00October 14th, 2015|Announcements, Auditions|

Auditions are open for our summer 2016 show, GYPSY! Auditions will be held December 5 and 6. Audition location will be posted by October 31. Be a part of the theatre magic - sign up to audition today: Gypsy audition sign-ups Production Staff PRODUCERS: Dave Leon & David Murphy DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: Janie Scott LIGHTING DESIGNER: Michael Glenn Muñoz SET DESIGNER: Richard Cartwright WIG DESIGNER: Christine Ormseth STAGE MANAGER: Philip Jacke ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Emily Pye CHILD WRANGLER: Elizabeth Claire Lawrence TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Rocco Vecellio SET CONSTRUCTION HEAD: Richard Cartwright BOX OFFICE MANAGER: Dan Singletary HOUSE MANAGER: Diane Hughes

Casts for FOREVER PLAID and JERRY'S GIRLS Announced

By Barbara Heninger|2015-10-13T23:43:11-07:00October 13th, 2015|Announcements|

SBMT is happy to announce the casts of FOREVER PLAID and JERRY'S GIRLS. FOREVER PLAID is our Winter show, playing weekends from January 30 through February 21, 2016. JERRY'S GIRLS is a special two-performance production, playing Saturday afternoons February 13 and 20, 2016. FOREVER PLAID CAST Smudge: David Murphy Sparky: Will Perez Francis: Derek DeMarco Jinx: Matthew Hall Producers: Jennifer Kohler, Walter M. Mayes Director: Mark Drumm Musical Director: Bob Sunshine Vocal Director: Diane Milo Choreographer: Marc Gonzalez Tickets and information: http://southbaymt.com/shows/foreverplaid.html CAST Christina Bolognini Christina Fortune Emily Anne Goes Carly Honfi Cami Jackson Dina Jacobson Kayvon Kordestani Diane Milo Glenna [...]

Last chances to see Fiorello!

By Barbara Heninger|2015-10-07T21:58:13-07:00October 7th, 2015|Uncategorized|

Our last weekend of FIORELLO! is coming up ... and our audiences agree, this is one show you should NOT miss. Great show, great performance, great production...don't miss it! My husband and I were simply thrilled with the production and are recommending it as a GO SEE production on this site for the Bay Area Critics Circle. Must see. Excellent performance, interesting and informative story, superb cast and orchestra. It was delightful and the music was great! With all that praise, tickets for our final performances this THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY are selling out fast. So go to www.southbaymt.com/shows/fiorello.html to get [...]

Audiences agree: See FIORELLO!

By Barbara Heninger|2015-09-23T21:40:36-07:00September 23rd, 2015|Photos|

SBMT's FIORELLO got off to a grand start last weekend. Audience members had this to tell us about the show: A wealth of talent that seems to go on and on. Tim Reynolds and Glenna Murillo created excellently crafted and believable characters, with a wide-range of emotional nuance. ... Michael Cuddy, who always has impeccable comedic timing, walked away with every scene he was in. Jen Wheatonfox is amazing! My wife and I are very pleased to have discovered SBMT. We enjoyed your production of Fiorello very much. Find out what they're talking about! Go to http://southbaymt.com/shows/fiorello.html for tickets and show [...]

AUDITIONS for Forever Plaid and Jerry's Girls

By Barbara Heninger|2015-09-21T22:54:27-07:00September 21st, 2015|Auditions|

SBMT will hold auditions in October for our Winter show FOREVER PLAID, and for our special 2-show performance of JERRY'S GIRLS. Auditions are scheduled for Sunday October 4th 6pm - 9pm and Monday October 5th 7pm - 10pm. Callbacks will be held on Saturday October 10th 10am - 4pm. Please click one of the links below for more information and to sign up for an audition slot. FOREVER PLAID plays January 30 - February 21, 2016. Audition sign-up: http://sbmt.ivolunteer.com/forever_plaid_auditions Producers: Jennifer Kohler, Walter M. Mayes Director: Mark Drumm Musical Director: Bob Sunshine Vocal Director: Diane Milo Choreographer: Marc Gonzalez JERRY'S GIRLS [...]

Meet some Fiorello cast members — and get tickets for Opening Night!

By Barbara Heninger|2015-09-16T22:25:59-07:00September 16th, 2015|Announcements, Blog-erviews!|

Opening Night for SBMT's FIORELLO is only a few days away - we open on Saturday, September 19! The cast and crew are looking forward to sharing this wonderful show with you. The tune-filled story about New York's Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia as he fights political corruption -- and finds love along the way -- will surprise you with its humor, its energy, and above all its big heart. And our opening night gala will delight you with delicious hot and cold treats and a champagne celebration following the show. Make sure you get your tickets now for this special event! Go [...]

Broadway by the Decade Cast – Get Tickets Now!

By Barbara Heninger|2015-08-22T09:01:34-07:00August 22nd, 2015|Announcements|

South Bay Musical Theatre is pleased to announce the cast (below) of "Broadway by the Decade: The Musicals of the 1930s." This ONE-NIGHT-ONLY concert takes place on Sunday, September 27, at 7:30pm at the Saratoga Civic Theatre. Get your tickets now - this show ALWAYS sells out! Go to http://southbaymt.com/shows/broadwaybythedecade.html for more! Musical Direction and Accompaniment by Brad Handshy Nicholas Adams Stephane Alwyn Afton Bolz Kevin Cornelius James Creer Morgan Daley Karen DeHart Adrien Gleason Carly Honfi Corey Liggans Walter Mayes Elizabeth McClelland Rachel Michelberg Diane Milo David Mister Glenna Murillo Nick Nakashima Brian Palac Jocelyn Pickett Barbara Reynolds Tim Reynolds [...]

Fiorello cast begins rehearsals

By Barbara Heninger|2015-07-22T21:06:38-07:00July 22nd, 2015|Announcements, Photos|

Members of the cast of SBMT's upcoming "Fiorello!" met for orientation on July 19. There was lots to learn, including some tidbits, truths, and a few fibs about the real Fiorello LaGuardia from producer Jay Steele. (Did Fiorello ever beat up a horse? Or did he fight his adversaries while standing on a chair? Answer below!) The show opens September 19 at the Saratoga Civic Theatre and runs through October 10. Buy tickets now for the fabulous opening night gala! http://southbaymt.com/contact/tickets.html Members of the Fiorello! cast goof it up at their orientation meeting on July 19. Answer: No, LaGuardia [...]

Don't let this video clip be all you see of HAIRSPRAY!

By Barbara Heninger|2015-06-03T21:43:38-07:00June 3rd, 2015|Video Link|

SBMT's production of HAIRSPRAY is a hit! Patrons tell us "In one word ... WOW!" and "What an incredible show!" In fact, they say it's "Just delightful!" Get a glimpse of our energetic cast in this preview video. In fact, the show is so energetic and exciting that tickets for our final two weekends are selling out FAST. So if you want to see more than just these video clips from our fantastic production, then you'd better order tickets TODAY! Go to SBMT's website or call 408-266-4734 now! Don't get caught without tickets to the Big Doll House -- order [...]

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