Broadway By The Bay Enters Transitional Period

Broadway By The Bay is entering what's being described as "an exciting and critical period in its growth."

After facing financial hardship Broadway By the Bay has restructured its leadership team as the first step in a multi-month process to evaluate the practices of the company. Through this transitional period the company will determine the best structure moving forward to present the highest level of art and serve the needs of the community. The Board of Directors has committed to ensuring the mission of Broadway By the Bay is at the forefront of all decisions made in the coming months.

The duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director have been appointed to Artistic Director Amanda Folena and Development Director Trista Bernstein. Former Executive Director Jim Gardia says of these changes, "I am so excited for Broadway By the Bay and all of the possibilities for moving forward. The Board of Directors, along with Amanda Folena and Trista Bernstein, are embracing this chance to continue to truly embed our work within our mission and our community. I have every confidence that BBBay will become a stronger and more vibrant company through this opportunity."

The challenges facing Broadway By the Bay have created an opportunity to rebuild upon a tremendous tradition. Broadway By the Bay is excited to use this challenging circumstance to find long-term, sustainable solutions as it looks ahead to its 50th Season. The company is committed to bringing the highest caliber of artistic excellence to the community. Broadway By the Bay is currently presenting THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES through Sunday, July 29th at the Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City. Tickets for THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES range in price from $20 - $48 and are on sale now at Broadway By The Bay Box Office (851 Burlway Road, Suite 300, Burlingame), by phone at 650-579-5565 and on the Web at www.broadwaybythebay.org. Special youth, student, senior and group pricings are available.