And the 2016-17 shows are…

The cat's out of the bag! SBMT has announced their 2016-2017 shows and events. And they are: CITY OF ANGELS (Autumn) ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE* (Concert/Event #1) 1776 (Winter) Brad Handshy's BROADWAY BY THE DECADE: 1980s (Concert/Event #2) MY FAIR LADY (Summer) CHESS In Concert (Concert/Event #3) *Imported from Limelight Actors Theatre's sold-out 2015 production In addition to our season announcement, the SBMT Board honored the following persons with awards: Carol Srigley "Heartbeat" Award: Ruthe Stein Fred Hassett Service Award for 2015: Brad Handshy Fred Hassett Service Award for 2016: Barbara Heninger Silver Jacket Awards: Diane Hughes and Janet Miller Our four Plaids [...]

By Barbara Heninger|2016-01-05T23:02:05-08:00January 5th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Remember – SBMT Season Announcement this Tuesday!

SBMT's 2016-17 season line-up is a secret now ... but we'll share it soon! We'll announce our 2016-2017 Season this Tuesday, January 5. To share in the excitement, join us at 7:30 PM at the Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. There will be musical performances from our upcoming productions, awards presentations, and the announcement of our next season, plus desserts and drinks to enjoy. Catch up with SBMT friends, and be the first to hear about the season!

By Barbara Heninger|2016-01-04T22:28:20-08:00January 4th, 2016|Announcements|

Meet the Plaids! Week Four: Smudge

New Year's Eve is around the corner - and that means our next show, FOREVER PLAID, is around the corner as well. Make sure you get your tickets now for this hilarious nostalgic romp through songs of the 1950s. Go to http://southbaymt.com/shows/foreverplaid.html for tickets and information. Meanwhile, let's meet the fourth member of the PLAIDS! David Murphy: "Smudge" David Murphy as Smudge Why are you excited to be in Forever Plaid? It's a super-challenging show, first off. The harmonies are tricky enough, and the fact that you have to learn so much material (and dancing, and lines, and movement, [...]

By Barbara Heninger|2015-12-29T10:48:52-08:00December 29th, 2015|Blog-erviews!|

Casting Announcement for Gypsy

South Bay Musical Theatre is pleased to announce the cast list for our upcoming production of GYPSY this summer. Thanks to everyone who auditioned! GYPSY Cast List Rose – Molly Thornton Herbie – Tim Reynolds Gypsy – Marlene Berner Dainty June – Rhona McFayden Uncle Jocko – Steve Sammonds Georgie – Mike Saenz Baby June – Felicia Chang Young Louise – Zoe Wheatonfox Pop – Scott Knaster Weber – Sven Schultz Newsboys Will Giblin, Nic Garcia, Skyler Andrews Older Newsboys Tulsa – TBA LA – Michael Cai Yonkers – Elmer Min Angie – Kevin Jasper Additional Farmboys Mike Saenz, Sven Schutz [...]

By Barbara Heninger|2015-12-22T15:44:14-08:00December 22nd, 2015|Announcements|

Meet the Plaids! Week Three: Jinx

It's beginning to look a lot like ... FOREVER PLAID time! If you're looking for holiday gifts, remember that a stocking filled with tickets to PLAID will make your loved ones happy! Shop online at http://southbaymt.com/shows/foreverplaid.html. Want to help out behind the scenes? Sign ups are now open for lobby ushering and concessions. Go to http://sbmt.ivolunteer.com/forever_plaid_lobby for more details and to sign up. And now, it's time to meet the third member of our quartet: Matthew Hall: "Jinx" Matthew Hall as Jinx Why are you excited to be in Forever Plaid? I'm excited for the chance to step into [...]

By Barbara Heninger|2015-12-21T22:13:19-08:00December 21st, 2015|Blog-erviews!|

Meet the Plaids! Week Two: Frankie

Have you got your tickets yet for FOREVER PLAID? Our opening night on January 30 will be extra special -- with food, champagne, and fun! Order now and surprise someone with a PLAID ticket for Christmas! http://southbaymt.com/shows/foreverplaid.html And now it's that time again - time to meet another of our four Plaids! Derek DeMarco: "Frankie" Derek DeMarco as Francis (Frankie) Why are you excited to be in Forever Plaid? I am so excited to be a part of this Production of Forever Plaid! Since moving to California a couple of years ago, it has been a slow process of [...]

By Barbara Heninger|2015-12-14T23:26:16-08:00December 14th, 2015|Blog-erviews!|

Meet the Plaids! Week One: Sparky

Thinking about a unique gift to get that special someone? How about tickets to SBMT's next show, FOREVER PLAID? It's a tuneful tribute to music of the 1950s, sung by a terrific men's quartet, the "Plaids." The show plays January 30 to February 21, 2016, and we guarantee a toe-tapping time for all. Tickets make great stocking stuffers! Go to http://southbaymt.com/shows/foreverplaid.html to order yours now. And while you're thinking about how many tickets to order, why not meet one of our cast members? For the next four weeks we'll feature each of our charming gents. Today - meet Will Perez! Will [...]

By Barbara Heninger|2015-12-08T21:16:00-08:00December 8th, 2015|Blog-erviews!|

Happy Thanksgiving from our theater family to yours!

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

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

Auditions for GYPSY open – sign up now!

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

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

Casts for FOREVER PLAID and JERRY'S GIRLS Announced

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 [...]

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

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