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Organization
Hillbarn Theatre
Hillbarn Theatre is currently the 6th oldest theatre of its kind in the United States. A Bay Area treasure since 1941, Hillbarn is the most historic theatre in San Mateo County. Hillbarn's season offers six stage productions. It also offers the Hillbarn Theatre Conservatory to serve the needs of students ages 8 – 18 in the mid-peninsula area and beyond.
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Contact Info
Hillbarn Theatre
1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404Phone: 650-349-6411
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Upcoming Events
09/04/08-
09/28/08Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's The Fantasticks
Hillbarn Theatre10/23/08-
11/16/08The Little Foxes
Hillbarn Theatre12/04/08-
12/31/08Babes in Hollywood - The Music of Garland and Rooney
Hillbarn Theatre01/22/09-
02/15/09The Philadelphia Story
Hillbarn Theatre03/12/09-
04/05/09Defying Gravity
Hillbarn Theatre05/07/09-
06/07/09How to Succeed in Business, Without Really Trying
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Smokey Joe's Cafe
"Fun for the whole family"
Review posted by: Moira Kently from Foster City, Ca, Dec 22, 2007
My family and I went to go see this show and we were all very entertained. My husband and I were so happy that there was a show that we could bring our children to where they could have fun and we... Expand
My family and I went to go see this show and we were all very entertained. My husband and I were so happy that there was a show that we could bring our children to where they could have fun and we could be entertained. It was particularly fun for me because I remember a lot of the songs. The actors were very good and had a lot of energy. The singing and dancing made this cast of young adults look like true professionals. If you have older parents or younger children this is the perfect show to go see. It will entertain all ages. Collapse
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Event Name: Smokey Joe's Cafe
"Amazing Talent, See it Twice, I did!"
Review posted by: Molly G from San Jose, Dec 22, 2007
This is a really great show with a lot of very talented actors, singers and dancers. It was a solid cast who kept me fixated on their performances the whole show and I say "GO See Smokey Joes Cafe!"... Expand
This is a really great show with a lot of very talented actors, singers and dancers. It was a solid cast who kept me fixated on their performances the whole show and I say "GO See Smokey Joes Cafe!" Courtney Iventosch's "Falling" is sweetly sung and moving, Victoria Morgan's "Don Juan" is sassy and shows that she's a power house blowing you away, Cassie Blake's "Hound Dog" is fun and engaging, Erin Sjostrom's "Pearls a singer"is perfect for her look and rockin' voice, David Martin serenade's us with "Spanish Harlem", Gary Stanford, Jr. is a riot during Little Egypt (one of my favorite songs of the night) Justin Torres blows the audience away with his rock'n'roll voice in "Jailhouse Rock", Kevin Stanford brings the audience to tears with his comedic "Treat Me Nice" and the band was great. Overall, I was, again so impressed the first time I saw it, that I had to go see the show again. I recommend that if you love Great theatre,...GO SEE THIS SHOW! Trust me, you wont be disappointed. Collapse
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Event Name: Smokey Joe's Cafe
"Excellence and High Energy!"
Review posted by: Scarlet from San Bruno, CA USA, Dec 12, 2007
I went to see this performance last Saturday nite and was I ever surprised at the quality of the performers! Excellent vocals and the choeographed numbers were so entertaining. Footwork was fast and... Expand
I went to see this performance last Saturday nite and was I ever surprised at the quality of the performers! Excellent vocals and the choeographed numbers were so entertaining. Footwork was fast and exceptional. I'm hard to please but this show did it! The singing is great and the comedy is funny. Several "OUTSTANDING" performers. Go see it for yourself! LOVED IT! Collapse
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Event Name: I Hate Hamlet
"Great fun"
Review posted by: Ann from San Mateo, Oct 29, 2007
This is a very funny play with a strong cast all around. Beautiful set.
This is a very funny play with a strong cast all around. Beautiful set.
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Event Name: The Music Man
"Take your family to see The Music Man!"
Review posted by: Adena from san mateo, May 05, 2007
Hillbarn's The Music Man is one of those shows that really is just perfect for a family outing. It has a lot of splash and pizazz, humor, and a bunch of charming little kids in it to boot. The... Expand
Hillbarn's The Music Man is one of those shows that really is just perfect for a family outing. It has a lot of splash and pizazz, humor, and a bunch of charming little kids in it to boot. The show isn\'t perfect, of course. It is too bad that pre-recorded music is used for the whole production because some of the flashy dance numbers could use an added boost of live music booming from instruments as opposed to speakers. Still, it\'s one of the better productions of The Music Man that I\'ve seen thus far. Highlights of the play include Mindy Lym\'s Marian and her stunning voice, choreography by the always-impressive Joe Duffy, and the enthusiastic ensemble for bringing life to their small Iowa town on stage. *disclaimer: as a Bay Area performer and director, I know some of the people involved in the cast and crew of this production. Collapse
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Event Name: The Foreigner
"The Foreigner is a winner."
Review posted by: Maria from Sunnyvale, CA, Jan 30, 2007
Michael Sally's protrayal of The Foreigner really impressed me. He is the kind a character actor that takes you on a hilarious ride. Patrick Scott as Ellard Simms is a fresh young funny face. The two... Expand
Michael Sally's protrayal of The Foreigner really impressed me. He is the kind a character actor that takes you on a hilarious ride. Patrick Scott as Ellard Simms is a fresh young funny face. The two of these guys do a great bit of physical comedy in the second act and really get the pace going. By using a pun on preaching and sci-fi fiction, Larry Shue's play does a excellent job of using humor to address the social issue of hatred. I left the theater thinking about it unexpectedly. The Hillbarn theatre is a comfortable venue and has a reputation for execellent set design. This production follows that precedence. However, I have to take a star off in this case because the set is almost too good to convey a rundown fishing lodge. It could use a little tarnish on the brass or a door that gets stuck so that those of us who have lived through home improvement could relate. I would recommend seeing this production. Collapse
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Event Name: The Foreigner
"Great, hilarious show, with some thought in it too"
Review posted by: BC from Palo Alto, CA, Jan 29, 2007
Good, clean fun, and even hints at some serious issues while keeping you laughing.
Good, clean fun, and even hints at some serious issues while keeping you laughing.
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Event Name: Big, the Musical
"BIG and BIGGER"
Review posted by: W. Tremmel from San Mateo, CA, Nov 30, 2006
Nobody ever does this show, but I know a few people in it and I snuck in to the dress rehearsals to take a peek. It is really well done. 80's to the max. The scenery and costumes are so much fun to... Expand
Nobody ever does this show, but I know a few people in it and I snuck in to the dress rehearsals to take a peek. It is really well done. 80's to the max. The scenery and costumes are so much fun to look at, very colorful and hi-tech feeling comes out. The cast is excellent, especially the 10 or more kids in the show who are dancing really really well and are so energetic. It sounds really digital with synthesized keyboard sounds and reminds me of a rock or an MTV kind of feel. I am not sure how different it is from the Tom Hanks movie, but what a great show and cast for this time of year. It is colorful, fun and uplifting. The dancing is really wonderful and the music is cool. I am surprised that many other companies have not done this show. FUN! Collapse
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Event Name: Grand Hotel - The Musical
"Sign me up!"
Review posted by: concierge from Anytown, AT 55555, Oct 20, 2006
John Kirman's direction, Joe Duffy's choreography and Greg "Suds" Sudmeier's musical direction made this one of the best ensemble shows I have ever seen-there or anywhere. How they got 30+... Expand
John Kirman's direction, Joe Duffy's choreography and Greg "Suds" Sudmeier's musical direction made this one of the best ensemble shows I have ever seen-there or anywhere. How they got 30+ people on that gorgeous intimate stage to tell a very complex story was sheer genius. I haven't been that entertained in years!! This is community theater at its very best. I am signing up for a season subscription because I can't wait to see what else they will delight me with!! Collapse
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Event Name: Grand Hotel - The Musical
"Strong to to bottom!"
Review posted by: Joe from San Jose, CA, Sep 25, 2006
I've seen a couple hundred local shows over the past fifteen years, and I consider it a nice night if one or two people really stand out and the rest just hold their own. Every lead in GRAND HOTEL--... Expand
I've seen a couple hundred local shows over the past fifteen years, and I consider it a nice night if one or two people really stand out and the rest just hold their own. Every lead in GRAND HOTEL-- top to bottom-- nailed it, and the ensemble was terrific too. You don't have much time to catch this production, so get your butt up there! You won't regret it. Collapse
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Past Events
07/30/08-
08/03/08Summer Stage 2008 - Damn Yankees
Hillbarn Theatre06/23/08-
07/13/08Summer Stage 2008 - Mulan Jr.
Hillbarn Theatre05/08/08-
06/08/08Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida
Hillbarn Theatre03/13/08-
04/06/08The Notebook of Trigorin
Hillbarn Theatre01/24/08-
02/17/08A Thousand Clowns
Hillbarn Theatre12/06/07-
12/31/07Smokey Joe's Cafe
Hillbarn Theatre10/18/07-
11/11/07I Hate Hamlet
Hillbarn Theatre09/06/07-
09/30/07Man of La Mancha
Hillbarn Theatre07/25/07-
07/29/07Grease
Hillbarn Theatre07/06/07-
07/08/07Kid's Play
Hillbarn Theatre05/03/07-
06/03/07The Music Man
Hillbarn Theatre03/15/07-
04/07/07Golden Child
Hillbarn Theatre01/25/07-
02/18/07The Foreigner
Hillbarn Theatre11/30/06-
12/30/06Big, the Musical
Hillbarn Theatre10/21/06-
11/12/06Inherit the Wind
Hillbarn Theatre09/07/06-
10/01/06Grand Hotel - The Musical
Hillbarn Theatre05/04/06-
06/04/06Oliver!
Hillbarn Theatre04/04/06 That Shape of a Girl - Readers Theatre
Hillbarn Theatre03/16/06-
04/09/06The Crucible
Hillbarn Theatre02/16/06-
02/19/06Celebration Night!
Hillbarn Theatre02/07/06 Reader's Theatre - New Year's Day
Hillbarn Theatre01/19/06-
02/12/06Rumors
Hillbarn Theatre12/01/05-
12/31/05My Way, a Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Hillbarn Theatre11/08/05 Reader's Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre
Hillbarn Theatre09/22/05-
10/16/05The Last Night of Ballyhoo
Hillbarn Theatre07/28/05-
07/31/05Once Upon a Mattress
Hillbarn Theatre07/14/05-
07/17/05Spellbound
Hillbarn Theatre05/05/05-
06/05/05The Sound of Music
Hillbarn Theatre03/17/05-
04/10/05Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Hillbarn Theatre02/17/05-
02/20/05Subscriber Celebration Night
Hillbarn Theatre01/20/05-
02/13/05Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Hillbarn Theatre11/18/04-
12/19/04The Secret Garden
Hillbarn Theatre09/23/04-
10/24/04Anastasia
Hillbarn Theatre05/07/04-
06/06/04Hello, Dolly!
Hillbarn Theatre03/19/04-
04/10/04Einstein and the Polar Bear
Hillbarn Theatre01/20/04-
02/22/04The Rainmaker
Hillbarn Theatre12/05/03-
12/31/03Cinderella
Hillbarn Theatre11/15/03 The Storyteller's Stage
Hillbarn Theatre10/17/03-
11/09/03Ten Little Indians
Hillbarn Theatre09/05/03-
09/28/03The Women
Hillbarn Theatre06/29/03 Storyteller's Stage with Joel ben Izzy
05/08/03-
06/01/03Working
03/21/03-
04/13/03Mister Roberts
01/31/03-
02/23/03Crossing Delancey
12/06/02-
12/31/02Annie
10/29/02 Reader's Theatre/Staged Play Readings
10/18/02-
11/10/02Dracula
09/13/02-
09/29/02Cheaper by the Dozen
02/01/02-
02/24/02Forever Plaid
11/30/01-
12/23/01Gigi
10/12/01-
11/04/01Little Shop of Horrors
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