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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.
In The Heights cast announced
South Bay Musical Theatre is proud to announce the cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda's In The Heights, which will run from May 16 to June 6 as our final production of the 2025-2026 season. Sierra Albright as CARLA Angie Alvarez as ABUELA CLAUDIA Wesley Barker as BENNY Corinna Laskin as [...]
Announcing SBMT’s 2026-2027 season!
Watch our 90-second video for a quick peek at our shows for Season 64 More detail... ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Sept 25-Oct 17, 2026 Music: Mary Rodgers, Lyrics: Marshall Barer, Book: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller & Marshall Barer Winnifred the Woebegone takes on the impossibly picky Queen Aggravain in [...]
Remembering Stacia Truesdale Stuart and Andrew Stuart
By Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director, South Bay Musical Theatre Since I first became involved with South Bay Musical Theatre in 2008, no two people have embodied the warmth, generosity, and spirit of our community more than Stacia Truesdale Stuart and Andrew Stuart. They were not only talented performers [...]
From Page to Stage: The Enduring Power of Little Women
A classic story, reimagined with heart, music, and community by Walter Mayes, Artistic Director, South Bay Musical Theatre Many of us first met the March family on the page—curled up with a well-worn copy of Little Women, discovering ourselves in Jo's ambition, Meg's grace, Beth's quiet strength, or Amy's [...]
Handcrafted: Writing and Drawing for Little Women
by Barbara Heninger, Properties Manager and SBMT Historian Theatre gives us many ways to be creative. Besides performing, I enjoy designing props for shows, and have created props for several of South Bay Musical Theatre’s shows (Peter and the Starcatcher, The Sound of Music, and No, No, Nanette). In [...]
New Year, New Energy: What’s Ahead in 2026
by Michael Paul Hirsch, Executive Director I am no soothsayer or diviner, but I am empathetic and perceptive enough to sense a shift carrying us toward a far more optimistic trajectory in 2026. From my discussions with you in the lobby of the theater, I know you feel it [...]
A Grateful Look Back at an Unforgettable Year
By Doug Hughes, Director of Marketing As we turn the page on another calendar year, I want to pause for a moment to say thank you. Thanks to you, 2025 has been one of the most successful and meaningful years South Bay Musical Theatre has experienced in recent memory. [...]
Announcing new board member: Caroline Moore
We are excited to welcome Caroline Moore to the South Bay Musical Theatre Board of Directors. Caroline’s dynamic career in marketing and lifelong dedication to the performing arts make her a wonderful addition to our board. Caroline currently serves as a Board Member with the Contemporary Asian Theater Scene [...]
Remembering C. Michael Traw
by Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director, South Bay Musical Theatre Charles Michael Traw—“C. Michael” to everyone who knew him—passed away peacefully at the age of 85. His contributions to the Bay Area theater community were numerous and far-reaching. Over six decades, he directed, acted, and designed for countless productions, [...]