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HILLBARN THEATRE


Foster City, CA 94404

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About the Theatre

The Board of Directors works strategically with the staff to ensure Hillbarn Theatre is the best that it can possibly be. This has been accomplished under the capable leadership of the current chair, Lisa WolfKlain, the former chair, Paul Regan, Gary Harris, and several others in the past. Hillbarn is the sixth oldest continuously operating amateur theater company in the nation and is the oldest company in San Mateo County. Since 1995, Hillbarn has won a Theater Critics Circle Award, was accepted at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival, was honored with several mayoral proclamations for excellence in theatrical production and education, three Dean Goodman Awards for Artistic Excellence, and a Foster City Honors Award for the Executive Director in 2003. In an interview, former Artistic Director Scott Williams said: “Hillbarn is an idea. Hillbarn began as a vision of Bob and Sam, essentially, and it has stayed coalesced around their vision. People who came here understood they had the vision, and it was an extraordinary one…They created a good feeling, a great viable organization, and they had a marvelous ability to bring people into the process.” Hillbarn is more than just a place, it’s a community that will remain forever a legacy to their memories and a benefit to the cultural life of not only the citizens of Foster City, but all who share in its community ideals.
Something Rotten!
4/25 - 5/12/2024


Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and ...

Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.
7/12 - 7/14/2024


Disneys Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new songs written by award-winning composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez ...

Disney's Descendants
7/19 - 7/21/2024


Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs ...

Freaky Friday
7/26 - 7/28/2024


When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom's big wedding. ...


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by A.A. Cristi - August 04, 2023

PlayGround has announced the 2023-24 Producing Fellows, an expanded class of eight next-gen theatre leaders drawn from across the country and who will work with PlayGround's artistic staff and producing team on the company's award-winning incubator programs over the next year in the SF Bay Area, Los...

Encore Performance Announced For 4 SEASONS TOTAL SH!TSHOW


by Stephi Wild - July 07, 2022

4 Seasons Total Sh!tshow, a world premiere written by Aaron Michnowski, was a total success, garnering multiple praise from the media.   This production is produced and directed by Hiro Korsgaard.  Original material based on alternative facts....

Past Shows

Once
3/7 - 3/24/2024


Set in Dublin, the story revolves around Guy, a talented but discouraged street musician, and a young Czech woman, simply known as Girl. Guy's music ...

Seussical
7/21 - 7/23/2023


Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and promote excitement in reading and literature with Seussical! This whimsical musical is based on the books of Dr. Seuss and ...

The Producers
4/27 - 5/14/2023


The Producers is a hilarious musical creation of Mel Brooks, a comedic mastermind. Brooks wears multiple hats for this production, acting as composer, lyricist, and ...

Assassins
1/26 - 2/12/2023


A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Sondheim's signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation's ...

Elf-the Musical
12/1 - 12/18/2022


Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity....

Xanadu
11/4 - 11/6/2022


Xanadu is a musical comedy with a book by Douglas Carter Beane and music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, based on the ...


Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit film....

Disney's Frozen Jr
7/15 - 7/17/2022


For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the ...

American Idiot
7/31 - 8/2/2020


Green Day's powerhouse album is brought to life in this electric-rock musical of youthful disillusion....


Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit film....

Disney's Frozen Jr
7/17 - 7/19/2020


For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the ...

Laughter on the 23rd Floor
3/12 - 3/29/2020


Chaos is king backstage at the Max Prince Show, a popular 1950s comedy-variety TV series. The stress of slipping ratings is eating Max alive, but ...

Disaster!
11/8 - 11/10/2019


Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the '70s take center stage in Broadway's side-splitting homage to classic disaster films....

It's Only a Play
10/10 - 10/27/2019


It’s the opening night of The Golden Egg on Broadway, and the wealthy producer Julia Budder is throwing a lavish party in her lavish Manhattan ...

Wait Until Dark (Knott)
10/10 - 10/27/2019


A sinister con man, Roat, and two ex-convicts, Mike and Carlino, are about to meet their match. They have traced the location of a mysterious ...


Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” ...

WEST SIDE STORY
8/30 - 9/16/2018


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

THE FULL MONTY
5/3 - 5/20/2018


The Full Monty bursts onto the stage with a hilarious blend of humor, heart, and a healthy dose of male vulnerability. Set in a depressed ...

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
3/8 - 3/25/2018


Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. ...

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
1/18 - 2/4/2018


Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. ...

THE PAJAMA GAME
11/3 - 11/5/2017


The Pajama Game, a delightful musical brimming with romance, labor disputes, and catchy tunes, is the brainchild of the songwriting duo Richard Adler and Jerry ...

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
8/24 - 9/10/2017


Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
8/4 - 8/6/2017


The final production of Masquerade’s 2010-2011 season is Thoroughly Modern Millie, the zany new 1920's-style musical that has taken Broadway by storm! Taking place in ...

CHANGING MINDS
7/28 - 7/29/2017


At Playa Sola High School, it’s business as usual – the jocks, geeks, popular kids, etc., all try to navigate a world of insecurities, grades, ...

SEUSSICAL JR
7/21 - 7/23/2017


A delight for children to perform, strongSEUSSICAL/strong is now one ofnbsp; the most-performed shows in America!nbsp; In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners a ...

SISTER ACT
5/4 - 5/21/2017


Sister Act, the jubilant musical based on the hit film, blends humor, gospel music, and a whole lot of glitter. Deloris Van Cartier, a sassy ...

THE BOY FRIEND
3/31 - 4/2/2017


Transport yourself to the carefree world of 1920s musical comedies with The Boy Friend, a charming and lighthearted musical by Sandy Wilson. Set against the ...

CABARET (1998 VERSION)
1/19 - 2/5/2017


In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget ...

XANADU
8/11 - 8/14/2016


Xanadu is a musical comedy with a book by Douglas Carter Beane and music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, based on the ...

13
7/28 - 7/31/2016


Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
7/7 - 7/10/2016


The Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series is now the basis for one of the most fun, energetic, and easily mounted musicals ever to ...


Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country ...

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
12/3 - 12/20/2015


Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ...


The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted ...

INTO THE WOODS JR
11/5 - 11/8/2015


The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, ...

A FUNNY THING...FORUM
8/27 - 9/20/2015


"Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written-the perfect escape from life's troubles. ...

RENT-SCHOOL EDITION
8/6 - 8/9/2015


Set in the East Village of New York City, emRent School Edition/em is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.nbsp; Winner ...

WEST SIDE STORY
7/23 - 7/26/2015


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...


AKTP continues with Disney's beloved movie musical. Join the madcap adventures of Alice as she chases the White Rabbit and escapes from the evil Red ...

Curtains
5/7 - 5/31/2015


It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the ...


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of ...

DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
7/25 - 7/27/2014


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...


The jungle is jumpin? with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through ...

The Color Purple
5/8 - 6/18/2014


The Color Purple, the poignant musical based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, paints a powerful portrait of resilience and hope in the face of ...


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of  Charlie ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
11/21 - 11/23/2013


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR
11/21 - 11/23/2013


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of  Charlie ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
11/20 - 11/21/2013


The Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series is now the basis for one of the most fun, energetic, and easily mounted musicals ever to ...

Monty Python's Spamalot
8/29 - 9/22/2013


Follow the legendary King Arthur as he and his knights of the round table venture out on a quest to find the Holy Grail....

THE WEDDING SINGER
8/1 - 8/4/2013


THE WEDDING SINGER  takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just ...


Step into the enchanted world of  Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.  Featuring songs from the Academy-Award winning animated feature, this stage version includes music ...

HAIRSPRAY
5/3 - 5/27/2012


HAIRSPRAY delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out -- and change is in the air.nbsp; Loveable plus-size heroine, ...

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