“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.
The Arts Are Essential Infrastructure
Funding The State’s Creative Economy Strategic Plan Last Thursday, I drove up to Sacramento to represent SBMT at the presentation of the 2026 Creative Economy Strategic Plan with Senators Ben Allen and Susan Rubio. The California Joint Committee of the Arts is requesting $50 million for the California Arts [...]
Behind the Curtain with Alexander Reyes
The following is a four-minute “Behind the Curtain” interview with Alexander Reyes, who plays Usnavi in our upcoming production of In The Heights. Watch the video or read the edited transcript below. Song clip from the Sitzprobe rehearsal of “In The Heights” USNAVI raps: “Lights up on Washington Heights [...]
Behind the Curtain with Allison Taylor
The following is a transcript of our four-minute “Behind the Curtain” interview with Allison Taylor, who plays Vanessa in our upcoming production of In The Heights. I hope people find something that goes beyond a sense of community. I hope it it creates understanding. Hello, my name is Allison, [...]
Auditions announced for “Come From Away”
Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director of South Bay Musical Theatre, announces auditions for COME FROM AWAY Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Performing January 23 – February 13, 2027 (with a possible extension to February 20) Director: Chris Reber Musical Staging: Lee Ann Payne Vocal Director: [...]
The Heartbeat of Community: Why “In the Heights” Matters
What is the sound of an urban neighborhood? Walk down a busy block and you feel the tempo of daily life, the negotiations, the humor, the hustle. Music spills from open windows. Multiple languages overlap on the corner. People move with focus, chasing something just out of reach. In [...]
Full Speed Ahead
At last weekend’s On the 20th Century fundraising concert, in a theater filled with glorious music, tap dancing, and riotous laughter, we asked a simple question: Where do you want to go with us? You answered clearly: full speed ahead! Thanks to a $6,000 matching fund from Friends of [...]
Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress
Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director of South Bay Musical Theatre, is pleased to announce the players who will be performing in our fall 2026 production of Once Upon a Mattress. Listed alphabetically by surname, they are: ACTOR [...]
The Cost of Live Theatre: Part 2
by Michael Paul Hirsch, Executive Director Summary: Ticket prices are going up starting next fall, and we want you to understand why: It's to better align us with reality and the actual cost of producing live musical theatre in today's world. (Note: Season subscriptions save you up to 25% [...]
Patron Survey Insights
by Michael Paul Hirsch, Executive Director Over the past year, hundreds of SBMT patrons shared what they value most, and their responses are directly shaping our upcoming seasons and audience experience. I thought I would share a few interesting insights. Our core audience continues to be local, long-time supporters, [...]