Organization

Social Security

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

January 26-February 12, 2012

This show focuses on trendy Manhattan art gallery owners Barbara and David Kahn, whose lives are upended when Barbara's Mineola housewife sister, Trudy, deposits their eccentric mother, Sophie, on the couple's doorstep while she and her husband Martin head to Buffalo to rescue their sexually precocious college student daughter from a ménage à trios with two men. Barbara and David introduce Sophie to suave nonagenarian artist Maurice Koenig, who offers to paint her portrait and

Crimes of the Heart

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

March 8-March 25, 2012

At the core of this tragic comedy are the three Magrath sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite at Old Granddaddy's home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi after Babe shoots her abusive husband. The trio was raised in a dysfunctional family and each has endured her share of hardship and misery.

Past resentments bubble to the surface as they're forced to deal with assorted relatives and past relationships while coping with the latest incident that has disrupted their lives. Each sister is

The Producers

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

May 3-May 27, 2012

Washed-up Broadway producer Max Bialystock schemes with neurotic accountant Leo Bloom in Mel Brooks's musical. The men plan to raise a ton of money for a play that's sure to be a flop and then keep the extra dough. They pick "Springtime for Hitler," written by a Nazi, and hire an offbeat star and a freakish director. But no one can predict the audience's reaction on opening night.

Flower Drum Song

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

May 3-May 27, 2012

In 1950s Chinatown in San Francisco, Sammy Fong's traditional family has ordered him a picture-bride from China, hoping to end his pursuit of an enticing dancer. Mei Li arrives, shy and unaccustomed to lifestyle of rock 'n' roll, baseball, sports cars and the typical trappings of the modern American life-style. By turns raucous and heartfelt, the solution to this delightful Chinese puzzle of properly matching the young people while reconciling the old is a celebration of American

The Great Broadway Sing-Along - Jewish Songwriters of Broadway

Presented by Peninsula Jewish Community Center and Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

February 1, 2012

Don't miss your chance to shine when the Great Broadway Sing-Along returns at the third annual Grand Night for Singing. Outstanding performers lead the audience in show-stopping medleys from Berlin, Loesser, Schwartz, and Sondheim. Lyric sheets will be provided. So "Sing out Louise!"

The Understudies - Live Slapstick Comedy, Dance and Physical Theatre

Presented by Peninsula Jewish Community Center and Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

December 3, 2011

In their hit show, The Understudies, Ten West uses the international language of laughter to tell the tale of two hapless janitors who find themselves magically thrust into the spotlight. Ten West's unique storytelling makes The Understudies suitable for all ages, languages, and cultural backgrounds. This heartfelt comedy features dance, physical theatre, slapstick and contemporary clown - classical in feel, but with modern sensibilities. Ten West will leave you as speechless

The Will Rogers Follies

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

December 1-December 18, 2011

The Will Rogers Follies is a heartwarming, toe-tapping journey through the life of Will Rogers; it stands out among musicals because of the magic of its protagonist. Rare is the man who transcends decades and rises to the level of legend. Songs Never Met a Man I Didn't Like and Give a Man Enough Rope are memorable examples of the score. Other delightful musical numbers include Will-a-Mania, It's a Boy, My Unknown, Someone, Presents for Mrs. Rogers and Let's Go

Master Class

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre

October 20-November 6, 2011

At the center of Master Class is diva Maria Callas, a caustic, glamorous, commanding, larger-than-life, and surprisingly drop-dead funny pedagogue of a voice master class. Alternately dismayed and impressed by the students who parade before her, she retreats into recollections about the glories of her own life and career. Included in her musings are her younger years as an ugly duckling, her fierce hatred of her rivals, the unforgiving press

Discussing Cy Coleman - Hillbarn Theatre Barn Talks

Presented by Hillbarn Theatre and San Mateo County Library at Foster City Public Library

September 12, 2011

This discussion will focus on the life and career of Broadway composer Cy Coleman, of Sweet Charity fame. This event is open to all ages, and there will be a raffle for tickets to City of Angels.