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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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  Hillbarn Theatre

  1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
  Foster City, CA 94404

  Phone: 650-349-6411

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• Upcoming Events

  01/22/09- 02/15/09	The Philadelphia Story Hillbarn Theatre
  03/12/09- 04/05/09	Defying Gravity Hillbarn Theatre
  05/07/09- 06/07/09	How to Succeed in Business, Without Really Trying Hillbarn Theatre

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  • Event Name: Babes in Hollywood - The Music of Garland and Rooney
    "Babes was great, but it could be better."
    Review posted by: Margate from Hillsborough, Dec 20, 2008
    

    Fabulous production, but it needed a bit more "setting up." I love Hillbarn, and I love the musicals like Smokey Joe's. I think there were too many songs too fast. Sure, if you know the history of... Expand

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    Fabulous production, but it needed a bit more "setting up." I love Hillbarn, and I love the musicals like Smokey Joe's. I think there were too many songs too fast. Sure, if you know the history of Rooney and Garland because you lived it, then it is grand. If you do not, it would help to have a short introductory narrative explaining where/when each song originated so the audience gainsed some historical perspective. Fabulous ensemble with the piano, drum and bass. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Babes in Hollywood - The Music of Garland and Rooney
    "Thoroughly entertaining! A musical history lesson."
    Review posted by: Peter Wanger from Burlingame, California, Dec 09, 2008
    

    I was astonished at the quality of this delightful musical journey. The imaginative staging and choreography kept my eyes riveted to the stage as I enjoyed the familiar tunes. Arielle Fishman, fresh... Expand

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    I was astonished at the quality of this delightful musical journey. The imaginative staging and choreography kept my eyes riveted to the stage as I enjoyed the familiar tunes. Arielle Fishman, fresh from her appearance in The Fantastiks, shows considerable rising star singing and dancing talent for a fifteen-year-old. All six performers are first-rate and the three-piece combo never missed a note. And I could hear it all due to John Kowtko's excellent sound design. Highly recommended for nostalgia buffs. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Babes in Hollywood - The Music of Garland and Rooney
    "A Must See!"
    Review posted by: Samantha from San Carlos, CA, Dec 04, 2008
    

    I saw the Preview of this new review style show tonight and loved it. If you like great music and Judy Garland, then you must see this show. I am going bcak to see it again, it is that good. The... Expand

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    I saw the Preview of this new review style show tonight and loved it. If you like great music and Judy Garland, then you must see this show. I am going bcak to see it again, it is that good. The visual design of the show is something i have never seen before and would have not expected. Like a scrapbook of Judy and mickey Roony's carrers and life on stage and film. Really well done! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Summer Stage 2008 - Damn Yankees
    "omg"
    Review posted by: Caitiecat1995 from Foster City, CA, Nov 09, 2008
    

    i was in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    i was in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Event Name: The Little Foxes
    "money will corrupt..."
    Review posted by: Mia from San Jose, CA, Nov 03, 2008
    

    This 1900's drama proves that not many can be immune when money is the subject matter. When the play starts it is a bit vague and you wander what is really wrong with this seamingly idylic family -... Expand

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    This 1900's drama proves that not many can be immune when money is the subject matter. When the play starts it is a bit vague and you wander what is really wrong with this seamingly idylic family - but everybody's motives and secret hatreds are revealed slowly during the play. The stage was arranged beautifully, the costumes were exquisite, and most of the time everybody had a perfect southern accent (although at times it was either overdone, or lost). "Birdie" was very good, as was "Cal" in his short appearance. "Oscar" seems like a very good actor that started a bit off when we attended, but he got better as the play advanced. Hilbarn is a cozy theatre, and this adds to the charm of the play - when you are able to witness this distorted family at its worst. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's The Fantasticks
    "Pretty Fantastic!"
    Review posted by: Betti Sue from San Francisco, Sep 23, 2008
    

    I saw the show on Friday night last week and loved it. The cast is quite good-especially considering that this is Community Theater and the actors and actresses are not paid. They should be. I saw... Expand

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    I saw the show on Friday night last week and loved it. The cast is quite good-especially considering that this is Community Theater and the actors and actresses are not paid. They should be. I saw 'Fantastics' in NY last year and this production could rival even the New York company I saw. Joe Duffy as director of the play did wonderful job combining realism and fantasy throughout the entire show. There is a lot of rhyming and poetic moments in the play and the cast delivers all of it with ease and beauty. If you haven't seen it yet, go now. It is closing in a week. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's The Fantasticks
    "Amazing voice"
    Review posted by: Jana Mendossi from San Fransisco, Sep 15, 2008
    

    I didn't love the show, but it's worth every second to see Loisa played by Arielle Fishman. I kept rereading my program because I couldn't believe she's only 15. Her voice is unforgettable, in the... Expand

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    I didn't love the show, but it's worth every second to see Loisa played by Arielle Fishman. I kept rereading my program because I couldn't believe she's only 15. Her voice is unforgettable, in the category of Bernadette Peters and her stage presence is captivating. She won't be a local girl for long. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's The Fantasticks
    "It is FANTASTIC!"
    Review posted by: Robin S. from Menlo Park, CA, Sep 07, 2008
    

    I have been to Hillbarn many times to see the shows and have seen The Fantasticks seven times in my lifetime. This is the best production I have ever seen (and may be one of the best shows Hillbarn... Expand

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    I have been to Hillbarn many times to see the shows and have seen The Fantasticks seven times in my lifetime. This is the best production I have ever seen (and may be one of the best shows Hillbarn has ever presented.) If you get the chance, I would suggest ggetting in now to see it. It runs only this month. The cast, like the show, is very diverse and play their parts wonderfully. I have seen almost every show that Director Joe Duffy has worked on in recent years and his direction of this show is precise, cutting, yet very delicate and pays beautiful homage to the original production with added scenic elements and a female mute that is gorgeous. The Girl, played by Arielle Fishman should be on Brroadway. She is amazing in this role and has an amazing voice! Go see the Fantasticks! Collapse

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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

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    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

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    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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• Past Events

  12/04/08- 12/31/08	Babes in Hollywood - The Music of Garland and Rooney Hillbarn Theatre
  10/23/08- 11/16/08	The Little Foxes Hillbarn Theatre
  09/04/08- 09/28/08	Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's The Fantasticks Hillbarn Theatre
  07/30/08- 08/03/08	Summer Stage 2008 - Damn Yankees Hillbarn Theatre
  06/23/08- 07/13/08	Summer Stage 2008 - Mulan Jr. Hillbarn Theatre
  05/08/08- 06/08/08	Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida Hillbarn Theatre
  03/13/08- 04/06/08	The Notebook of Trigorin Hillbarn Theatre
  01/24/08- 02/17/08	A Thousand Clowns Hillbarn Theatre
  12/06/07- 12/31/07	Smokey Joe's Cafe Hillbarn Theatre
  10/18/07- 11/11/07	I Hate Hamlet Hillbarn Theatre
  09/06/07- 09/30/07	Man of La Mancha Hillbarn Theatre
  07/25/07- 07/29/07	Grease Hillbarn Theatre
  07/06/07- 07/08/07	Kid's Play Hillbarn Theatre
  05/03/07- 06/03/07	The Music Man Hillbarn Theatre
  03/15/07- 04/07/07	Golden Child Hillbarn Theatre
  01/25/07- 02/18/07	The Foreigner Hillbarn Theatre
  11/30/06- 12/30/06	Big, the Musical Hillbarn Theatre
  10/21/06- 11/12/06	Inherit the Wind Hillbarn Theatre
  09/07/06- 10/01/06	Grand Hotel - The Musical Hillbarn Theatre
  05/04/06- 06/04/06	Oliver! Hillbarn Theatre
  04/04/06	That Shape of a Girl - Readers Theatre Hillbarn Theatre
  03/16/06- 04/09/06	The Crucible Hillbarn Theatre
  02/16/06- 02/19/06	Celebration Night! Hillbarn Theatre
  02/07/06	Reader's Theatre - New Year's Day Hillbarn Theatre
  01/19/06- 02/12/06	Rumors Hillbarn Theatre
  12/01/05- 12/31/05	My Way, a Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Hillbarn Theatre
  11/08/05	Reader's Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre Hillbarn Theatre
  09/22/05- 10/16/05	The Last Night of Ballyhoo Hillbarn Theatre
  07/28/05- 07/31/05	Once Upon a Mattress Hillbarn Theatre
  07/14/05- 07/17/05	Spellbound Hillbarn Theatre
  05/05/05- 06/05/05	The Sound of Music Hillbarn Theatre
  03/17/05- 04/10/05	Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Hillbarn Theatre
  02/17/05- 02/20/05	Subscriber Celebration Night Hillbarn Theatre
  01/20/05- 02/13/05	Picasso at the Lapin Agile Hillbarn Theatre
  11/18/04- 12/19/04	The Secret Garden Hillbarn Theatre
  09/23/04- 10/24/04	Anastasia Hillbarn Theatre
  05/07/04- 06/06/04	Hello, Dolly! Hillbarn Theatre
  03/19/04- 04/10/04	Einstein and the Polar Bear Hillbarn Theatre
  01/20/04- 02/22/04	The Rainmaker Hillbarn Theatre
  12/05/03- 12/31/03	Cinderella Hillbarn Theatre
  11/15/03	The Storyteller's Stage Hillbarn Theatre
  10/17/03- 11/09/03	Ten Little Indians Hillbarn Theatre
  09/05/03- 09/28/03	The Women Hillbarn Theatre
  06/29/03	Storyteller's Stage with Joel ben Izzy
  05/08/03- 06/01/03	Working
  03/21/03- 04/13/03	Mister Roberts
  01/31/03- 02/23/03	Crossing Delancey
  12/06/02- 12/31/02	Annie
  10/29/02	Reader's Theatre/Staged Play Readings
  10/18/02- 11/10/02	Dracula
  09/13/02- 09/29/02	Cheaper by the Dozen
  02/01/02- 02/24/02	Forever Plaid
  11/30/01- 12/23/01	Gigi
  10/12/01- 11/04/01	Little Shop of Horrors