Barbara Heninger, Author at South Bay Musical Theatre

Cast for FIORELLO! Announced

By Barbara Heninger|2015-06-01T19:00:35-07:00June 1st, 2015|Announcements|

SBMT is happy to announce the cast for our Fall show, FIORELLO! Playing Sep. 19 through Oct. 10, 2015, the show is the first of our 2015-16 season. Producer is Jay Steele, and Director is C. Michael Traw. Order your season tickets now for the best seats to all our shows this season! Go to http://southbaymt.com/shows/nextseason.html or call 408-266-4734. THE “FIORELLO!” CAST Fiorello LaGuardia - Tim Reynolds Marie - Glenna Murillo Thea - Elizabeth McClelland Morris Cohen - Michael Cuddy Neil - Richard Portune Dora - Jen Wheatonfox Floyd - Ron Packard Ben Marino - Jeffrey Henson Mitzi Travers - Kayvon [...]

You Can't Stop the Beat! Sneak Peek at HAIRSPRAY

By Barbara Heninger|2015-05-29T17:41:36-07:00May 29th, 2015|Video Link|

Take a sneak peek behind the scenes with this video about SBMT's latest show, "Hairspray." Hear from Director Walter Mayes, Vocal Director James Creer, and Stage Manager Emily Pye about what it takes to put on a dynamic, toe-tapping hit! Hairspray video on YouTube Then go out and buy your tickets now, before they sell out: http://southbaymt.com/shows/hairspray.html We'll see you at the theater!

Hairspray is a hit — get a special one-night discount!

By Barbara Heninger|2015-05-27T23:12:09-07:00May 27th, 2015|Announcements, Photos|

HAIRSPRAY opened on May 30 to raves from sold-out audiences. Marisol Urbano as energetic teen Tracy Turnblad and Kevin Cornelius as Tracy's irrepressible mom Edna had audiences jumping out of their seats to dance by the end of the show! Following are a few photos from our opening weekend -- but before that, we've got a special deal for our friends. That's right, although tickets are going fast, YOU can get a special discount for tickets to the Friday, May 29 show! This discount is good for $10 off remaining Adult-price tickets. Use code TGIF online at www.southbaymt.com or by phone [...]

Meet the cast of Hairspray #4 – Phaedra and Phillip

By Barbara Heninger|2015-05-03T23:05:31-07:00May 3rd, 2015|Blog-erviews!|

Here's number four in our series introducing members of the HAIRSPRAY cast: Meet Phaedra Tillery and Phillip Jaco. And hurry to buy your tickets - Sundays are close to sold out, and the other dates will go soon! http://southbaymt.com/shows/hairspray.html Phaedra Tillery - Dynamite Phaedra Tillery Why are you excited about being in Hairspray? I am excited about being in Hairspray because being on stage is my passion. I was excited for the opportunity but as soon as we started rehearsal, the energy was great, the actors were great, the choreography is amazing, and the message in the play still [...]

Meet the cast of Hairspray #3: Anthony and April

By Barbara Heninger|2015-04-29T23:24:24-07:00April 29th, 2015|Blog-erviews!, Photos|

It's time for another pair of "blog-erviews" with our HAIRSPRAY cast and crew members. Meet Anthony Stephens and April Valenzuela! We move into the theatre this weekend ... so don't forget to order your tickets at http://southbaymt.com/shows/hairspray.html. Anthony Stephens - Sketch Anthony Stephens Why are you excited about being in Hairspray? Although I've performed in many musicals, dance is still something that I am not entirely well-versed in. The intricate dance numbers in this show are very challenging to me and sometimes out of my element. Having to remember harmonies while dancing all around the stage is challenging, but [...]

Meet the cast of Hairspray #2: Matt and Jennifer

By Barbara Heninger|2015-04-26T22:30:37-07:00April 26th, 2015|Blog-erviews!, Photos|

Here's round two of our posts about the cast and staff of HAIRSPRAY. Meet Matt Busbee (IQ) and Jennifer Medeiros (Pit Singer)! And don't forget to buy tickets at http://southbaymt.com/shows/hairspray.html... Matt Busbee: IQ Matt Busbee Why are you excited about being in Hairspray? Hairspray has been on my "must do" list of shows since I started doing theatre, and now that the time has come, I couldn't be more ecstatic! I have loved the music since the moment I heard it, and I'm so excited to be a part of such a joyful musical! Also, the dancing is a [...]

Meet the cast of Hairspray, #1: Kevin and Rachelle

By Barbara Heninger|2015-04-24T18:30:58-07:00April 24th, 2015|Blog-erviews!, Photos|

For the next few weeks, as we prepare HAIRPSRAY for our May 23 opening night, our SBMT blog will introduce members of the cast, staff, or crew. Up first: Kevin Cornelius, playing Edna Turnblad, and Rachelle Abbey, playing Penny Pingleton. (Buy Hairspray tickets at http://southbaymt.com/shows/hairspray.html!) Kevin Cornelius: Edna Turnblad Kevin Cornelius tries on one of Edna's housedresses Why are you excited about being in Hairspray? I'm excited to have the chance to play such a wonderful role, Edna Turnblad, in a show that I love. I've been a fan of Hairspray since the original John Waters film, and when [...]

Auditions for "Fiorello"

By Barbara Heninger|2015-04-21T22:09:46-07:00April 21st, 2015|Auditions|

South Bay Musical Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our fall musical "Fiorello!” The show runs Sept. 19 to Oct. 10, 2015—and we’re hoping you might want to be a part of it! Click here to sign up for an audition time slot: http://www.mysignup.com/fiorello This dynamic, Tony-winning show about New York's colorful Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia has a Pulitzer prize-winning book and wonderful songs like "When Did I Fall in Love?" It also boasts great featured roles for men and women, plus lots of fun character roles, a set of feisty female tap dancers, and an ensemble of all types (including non-dancers). [...]

Directors announced for "Fiorello" and "Gypsy"

By Barbara Heninger|2015-03-29T00:43:18-07:00March 29th, 2015|Announcements|

South Bay Musical Theatre is pleased to announce the directors for two of our 2015-16 shows, FIORELLO! (Fall '15) and GYPSY (Spring '16). Long-time SBMT member, Board member, and director C. Michael Traw will helm our fall production, "Fiorello." The musical depicts the original 'man of the people,' Fiorello LaGuardia, who bested the corrupt Tammany Hall political bosses and became Mayor of New York City. With a book and score by the team that wrote "Fiddler on the Roof," the show won not only the Tony for Best Musical but also the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Mr. Traw notes he [...]

"Hairspray" is underway! Find out how you can help

By Barbara Heninger|2015-03-16T22:07:53-07:00March 16th, 2015|Photos|

Cast, crew, and staff of SBMT's HAIRSPRAY met on Sunday, March 8 to kick off the first rehearsal for our Spring show. Cast members visited both the set shop and the rehearsal studio, while staff introduced themselves at a gathering that featured authentic treats from the city of Baltimore. Rehearsals are now underway for this BIG-haired, BIG-hearted, and just plain BIG show! Want to help out behind the scenes of "The Corny Collins Show"? Go to http://sbmt.ivolunteer.com/ to sign up, and help make some theatre magic! Hairspray Director Walter Mayes talks to the cast. Rachelle Abbey (Penny Pingleton) [...]

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