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HILLBARN THEATRE

1285 E Hillsdale Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404

Upcoming Shows

Pickleball
Aug 20 – Sep 13, 2026

Hillbarn Theatre kicks off its 86th season with the regional premiere of Jeff Daniels' Pickleball, running from August 20 to September 13, 2026. Set against...

Gutenberg! The Musical!
Oct 8 – Nov 1, 2026

Hillbarn Theatre will present the musical comedy Gutenberg! The Musical! from October 8 to November 1, 2026. Created by Scott Brown and Anthony King, this...

School of Rock
Nov 19 – Dec 20, 2026

Hillbarn Theatre presents the holiday season production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock. Based on the beloved film, the musical follows aspiring rock star...

The Legend of Robin Hood
Jan 21 – Feb 14, 2027

The Legend of Robin Hood, a world premiere by Bay Area playwright Max Tachis, reimagines the classic tale of the legendary outlaw. This fresh adaptation...

Good Night, Oscar
Mar 4 – Mar 28, 2027

Good Night, Oscar is a compelling drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright, set during an unforgettable night of live television. The play delves into...

Hello, Dolly!
Apr 15 – May 9, 2027

Hillbarn Theatre will conclude its 86th season with the beloved musical Hello, Dolly!, featuring a book by Michael Stewart and music and lyrics by Jerry...



Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Woodminster Summer Musicals


by Kelly Rogers Flynt - June 14, 2026

The stars fill the skies. Redwoods surround every side. And music fills the air. These are the signs that Woodminster Summer Musicals are back for another season of theater under the stars. The season kicks off with JEKYLL & HYDE, a grand production of a rarely produced show. The skies roll with thu...

Cast Set for THE EMPLOYEE DHARMA HANDBOOK World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2026

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has revealed the cast for the world premiere of The Employee Dharma Handbook by Geetha Reddy, directed by Snehal Desai at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto....

Cast Set for THE EMPLOYEE DHARMA HANDBOOK World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2026

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has revealed the cast for the world premiere of The Employee Dharma Handbook by Geetha Reddy, directed by Snehal Desai at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto....

Review: BECOMING A MAN at Z Space


by Steve Murray - June 07, 2026

What did our critic think of BECOMING A MAN at Z Space?...

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Broadway San Jose


by Linda Hodges - June 03, 2026

Broadway San Jose launched its run of Back to the Future: The Musical before an enthusiastic Opening Night audience, and judging by the gasps, applause, laughter and the standing ovation, Hill Valley has nost none of its power to delight. While many audience members undoubtedly arrived carrying fond...

Review: THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep


by Steve Murray - May 28, 2026

What did our critic think of THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep?...

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros


by Steve Murray - May 22, 2026

What did our critic think of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros?...

Review: DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY at SF Playhouse


by Steve Murray - May 21, 2026

Kate Hamill’s cheeky feminist reimagination of Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a lot to chew tacking issues of toxic masculinity, female empowerment, and even a political message on unchecked power and megalomaniacal dangers. It’s a times bold, moody, haunting, well-acted and unusually comic....

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at New Conservatory Theatre Center


by Steve Murray - May 18, 2026

This production is a touch bittersweet – it’s NCTC Founder Ed Decker’s last programed show after passing the baton to new Artistic Director Ben Villegas Randle. His choice to present Hedwig is extremely prescient in a time where sexual identity is being both vilified and explored....

Review: PICTURES FROM HOME at Marin Theatre


by Steve Murray - May 13, 2026

What did our critic think of PICTURES FROM HOME at Marin Theatre?...

Past Shows

The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong
Apr 23 – May 17, 2026

Welcome to the Cornley Drama Society’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor—a classic whodunit where, unfortunately, everything that can go wrong does. Misplaced props, collapsing sets, forgotten...

Songs for a New World
Songs for a New World
Mar 5 – Mar 22, 2026

Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World is a thrilling, contemporary song cycle that captures the electric moment just before everything changes. In a...

What the Constitution Means to Me
What the Constitution Means to Me
Jan 22 – Feb 8, 2026

In the 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist, What the Constitution Means to Me, Heidi Schreck takes a fresh, funny, and deeply personal look at the U.S. Constitution...

Cinderella
Cinderella
Dec 4 – Dec 28, 2025

Rodgers & Hammerstein'sCinderella“A dazzling delight for all ages”- Entertainment WeeklyRodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella brings a fresh, modern twist to the classic fairytale while keeping all the romance...

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Dec 4 – Dec 28, 2025

Hillbarn Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a Tony Award-winning adaptation of the classic fairytale. Running from December 4 to December 28, this family-friendly musical...

85th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2025

Hillbarn Theatre celebrates 85 years of theatrical excellence with two special concerts on November 14 and 15, 2025. This event highlights both the legacy of...

Murder for Two
Murder for Two
Oct 9 – Nov 2, 2025

Murder for Two is a madcap musical comedy that blends murder mystery with vaudevillian flair. When a celebrated author is found dead at his own birthday...

Plaza Suite
Plaza Suite
Aug 21 – Sep 14, 2025

Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite is a witty and heartfelt comedy in three acts, each set in the same luxurious hotel suite, where three different couples...

Writing Fragments Home
Writing Fragments Home
Apr 17 – May 4, 2025

A comedy about art, family, and culture – Writing Fragments Home follows the story of a young Filipino artist who must come face to face with his...

Fly By Night
Fly By Night
Mar 6 – Mar 23, 2025

Fly By Night is a whimsical and heartfelt musical that weaves together romance, destiny, and the transformative power of love against the backdrop of the 1965...

Daisy
Daisy
Jan 23 – Feb 9, 2025

The television commercial that changed American politics ran just once — but once was enough.Daisy by Sean Devine is a compelling and provocative drama that delves...

Anastasia
Anastasia
Dec 5 – Dec 29, 2024

Anastasia is a sweeping and enchanting musical that transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the vibrant streets of 1920s Paris. Inspired by...

Wait Until Dark
Wait Until Dark
Oct 17 – Nov 3, 2024

Wait Until Dark is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

Always... Patsy Cline
Always... Patsy Cline
Aug 22 – Sep 15, 2024

Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt and entertaining musical that celebrates the life and music of the legendary country singer Patsy Cline. Based on a true...

Once
Once
Mar 21 – Apr 7, 2024

From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets you go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music...

The Producers
The Producers
May 3 – May 27, 2012

What happens when a shifty Broadway producer and a mosey accountant team up to create the worst show in Broadway history? They create a big...

Videos


The Still Point: An Immersive Experience in San Francisco / Bay Area The Still Point: An Immersive Experience
SOMArts Cultural Center (7/16-7/25) VIDEOS
DRACULA in San Francisco / Bay Area DRACULA
ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (9/04-9/26)
“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” in San Francisco / Bay Area “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really”
San Francisco Playhouse (5/14-6/27)
Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons in San Francisco / Bay Area Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons
Dance Fridays (6/26-6/26)
Based on a Totally True Story in San Francisco / Bay Area Based on a Totally True Story
City Lights Theater Company (1/21-2/14)
Mamma Mia! in San Francisco / Bay Area Mamma Mia!
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (6/08-6/13)
A Few Good Men in San Francisco / Bay Area A Few Good Men
Live Oak Theater (6/05-6/21)
New Canon Theatre Co. Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser in San Francisco / Bay Area New Canon Theatre Co. Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
Stanton Center (6/17-6/17)
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 3 8:30pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 3 8:30pm
Quinn's Lighthouse (7/03-7/03)
Beauty And The Beast in San Francisco / Bay Area Beauty And The Beast
Orpheum Theatre (7/24-7/24)