Barbara Heninger, Author at South Bay Musical Theatre

Behind the Scenes in "Madison County!"

By Barbara Heninger|2017-09-21T23:46:54-07:00September 21st, 2017|Video Link|

SBMT's production of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY opens this Saturday, September 23, 8:00pm at the Saratoga Civic Theatre. Be sure to join us for an unforgettable night of theater, then stay for our opening night reception. Enjoy champagne and light snacks as you mingle with the cast after the show. There are still a few seats available - order now and use coupon code SBMT2017 to pay just $20 per ticket (a $19 savings!)! http://southbaymt.com/shows/bridgesmadisoncountry.html To whet your appetite for this beautiful show, watch as Director Diane Milo takes you behind the scenes with our actors and musicians: VIDEO [...]

Volunteer Appreciation Event / SBMT Board and Staff Announcements

By Barbara Heninger|2017-07-09T13:41:26-07:00July 9th, 2017|Announcements, Board meetings|

Volunteer Appreciation Event - YOU Are Invited! Summer is here, and South Bay Musical Theatre is already preparing for our exciting 2017-18 season. As part of that, we would like to take a moment to celebrate YOU - our wonderful supporters, members, and volunteers! We will hold our semi-annual membership event on Sunday, August 27 2pm - 5pm 1611 Corte Via, Los Altos (the home of Barbara Heninger, Board Chair) Join us for snacks, conversation, and a quick membership meeting. Chat with our newest Board members, introduce yourself to Production Manager Sara Dean, meet fellow volunteers and SBMT supporters, and contribute [...]

MY FAIR LADY Opens to Applause / CHESS Opens Sunday

By Barbara Heninger|2017-05-27T08:55:22-07:00May 27th, 2017|Photos|

Audience members and local media agree: MY FAIR LADY is terrific! An absolutely enjoyable, exceptionally well-done show ... This production captivates the audience from the moment the curtain rises to the closing scene. -- Camille Bounds, Morgan Hill and Gilroy Life Opening night audiences cheered the entire production, and then enjoyed a sparkling champagne reception by Laura Hager. There are still three more weekends to catch this production, now (May 27) through Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 8:00pm - but hurry, tickets are going fast! Click below to order your tickets now: http://southbaymt.com/shows/myfairlady.html Erin Reis (Eliza Doolittle) and Dina Jacobson [...]

MY FAIR LADY Opens Saturday – CHESS Follows!

By Barbara Heninger|2017-05-16T23:11:07-07:00May 16th, 2017|Announcements|

SBMT's production of MY FAIR LADY opens this Saturday, May 20! Opening night features a complimentary catered champagne reception following the show - don't miss this chance to mingle with the cast, staff, orchestra, and crew. We've got a stellar cast for you, plus a terrific orchestra, beautiful production, and even some surprises -- make sure you get there early enough to see our "flower-bots" during the pre-show! Lerner and Loewe’s score is packed with so many hits that it’s difficult to select the highlights: "Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?," "The Rain in Spain," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "On the [...]

BRIDGES Cast Announced

By Barbara Heninger|2017-03-20T08:45:02-07:00March 20th, 2017|Announcements|

South Bay Musical Theatre is proud to announce the cast for its first show of the 2017-18 season, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. Opening September 23, 2017 and running through October 14, BRIDGES is based on the best-selling novel and captures the lyrical expanse of America's heartland along with the yearning in the eternal question "What if...?" Alicia Teeter - Francesca Chris Janssen - Robert Michael Hirsch - Bud RuthE Stein - Marge Michael Johnson - Charlie Sarah Miller - Carolyn Derek DeMarco - Michael Cami Jackson - Marian/Chiara Gwyneth Price - State Fair Singer/Ensemble Barbara Heninger - Ensemble Rebecca Brownson - [...]

Cast for PETER and the STARCATCHER

By Barbara Heninger|2017-03-15T22:48:36-07:00March 15th, 2017|Announcements|

South Bay Musical Theatre is delighted to announce the cast for our Winter 2017-8 show, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Opening in January, 2018, PETER upends the century-old story of how an unhappy orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). Boy / Peter - Paul Joseph Estioko Prentiss - Braden Taylor Ted - David Mister Lord Aster - Steven Knight Molly - Jenni Chapman Mrs. Bumbrake / Teacher - Chuck Manthe Capt. Scott - Steve Sammonds Grempkin / Fighting Prawn / Sanchez - Michael Cuddy Slank / Hawking Clam - Brett Carlson Alf - Thomas [...]

Get Involved – with "Hunchback" and More!

By Barbara Heninger|2017-02-18T17:26:29-08:00February 18th, 2017|Announcements, Auditions|

South Bay Musical Theatre is excited to announce our spring 2018 production, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” which will complete our 2017-2018 season. It follows our fall 2017 show, “The Bridges of Madison County,” and winter 2018 show, “Peter and the Star Catcher,” which were previously announced. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated film, it features a score by the award-winning team of Alan Menken (music) and Stephen Schwartz (lyrics), and a new book by Peter Parnell. The cast includes a diverse ensemble as well as a full vocal choir, who underscore much of the [...]

1776 is a Hit! Awards List

By Barbara Heninger|2017-01-31T22:47:13-08:00January 31st, 2017|Announcements|

SBMT's 1776 opened on January 28 to raves from our audiences and local critics. From the Talkin' Broadway review: There is much to enjoy in South Bay Musical Theatre's 1776, and there are several lasting memories to be gained from the more serious numbers that are quite outstanding in their direction and implementation. Reviewer Eddie Reynolds joins our audience members in praise of the complete production: "[Tim] Reynolds' Adams commands the stage;" Terri Weitze "delightfully portrays" Benjamin Franklin; singing is "outstanding;" and the entire ensemble "create[s] idiosyncratic personalities of the congressional delegates." We could go on and on, but the best [...]

1776 Opens January 28

By Barbara Heninger|2017-01-27T08:25:30-08:00January 27th, 2017|Announcements, Discounts|

SBMT's production of 1776 opens TOMORROW, January 28. There are still a few seats left for our gala opening - and now our SBMT friends can get them for just $20, a $19 discount off the regular price. Use the code 1776GALA for the remaining seats, at www.southbaymt.com or by calling our box office at 408-266-4734. Come and enjoy our fresh take on this classic show, featuring both men and women as members of the Continental Congress. And enjoy complimentary champagne and snacks at the gala immediately after the performance, as you mingle with SBMT friends from the cast, orchestra, staff, [...]

Happy Holidays! See you at the General Meeting

By Barbara Heninger|2016-12-23T20:54:06-08:00December 23rd, 2016|Announcements, Board meetings|

South Bay Musical Theatre wishes you and your friends and family a wonderful holiday season! We're looking forward to seeing members at our General Meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2017, 7:00 pm, at the Saratoga Civic Theatre At this meeting we celebrate our members, share SBMT news, and announce the shows lined up for the coming 2017-18 season. Listen to members of the 1776 cast perform an excerpt from the show, and enjoy an informal reception with snacks and desserts afterward! WANTED: COSTUME COORDINATOR We've installed the software on our dedicated costume management laptop, we've got volunteers willing to help [...]

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