Monday, September 06, 2010
Next show on my list: "Chicago" at Hillbarn
I like Chicago. I saw the original Broadway production, only not with the original stars Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. I saw their replacements, including an up and comer named Anne Reinking as Roxie. We did, however, see the great Jerry Orbach.
My grandmother had originally bought tickets for us to see Pippin, but it closed and went out on tour, so Chicago was the replacement. Given the years the show ran ('75-'77) I'm guessing I was about 12 or so when I saw it. Needless to say, my grandmother walked out feeling a little mortified that the show was not exactly appropriate.
(I didn't know until years later that Pippin and its orgy dance sequence would have likely been even more inappropriate!)
The Hillbarn production stars my friend, handsome Will Giamonna, as Billy Flynn, and a frequent Foothill performer who I've always enjoyed, Alicia Teeter, as Roxie. And the theatre is about 10 minutes form my office, so I'm seeing a week night production in my future:
WHAT: Chicago, by Kander & Ebb, originally choregraphed by Bob Fosse
WHERE: The Hillbarn Theatre
1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA
WHEN: September 2-26
BUY TICKETS: online or call: 650-349-6411
MORE INFO: Hillbarn Theatre website
My grandmother had originally bought tickets for us to see Pippin, but it closed and went out on tour, so Chicago was the replacement. Given the years the show ran ('75-'77) I'm guessing I was about 12 or so when I saw it. Needless to say, my grandmother walked out feeling a little mortified that the show was not exactly appropriate.
(I didn't know until years later that Pippin and its orgy dance sequence would have likely been even more inappropriate!)
The Hillbarn production stars my friend, handsome Will Giamonna, as Billy Flynn, and a frequent Foothill performer who I've always enjoyed, Alicia Teeter, as Roxie. And the theatre is about 10 minutes form my office, so I'm seeing a week night production in my future:
WHAT: Chicago, by Kander & Ebb, originally choregraphed by Bob Fosse
WHERE: The Hillbarn Theatre
1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA
WHEN: September 2-26
BUY TICKETS: online or call: 650-349-6411
MORE INFO: Hillbarn Theatre website
Labels: Chicago, Hillbarn, William Giammona
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Oklahoma! at the Hillbarn Theatre
The original musical featuring an exclamation point at the end of its name, OKlahoma! is coming to the Hillbarn Theatre in San Mateo. This is actually my favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein show. I'm not generally an R&H fan, but OKlahoma! has some really interesting and dark undertones which intrigue me.
If you know any students who may have never gotten to see this classic, Hillbarn is offering special tickets. Students (all the way through college) may purchase a special $10 student ticket for any performances of Oklahoma! from September 4th through the 27th. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. The Hillbarn Theatre is located at 1285 East Hillsdale Boulevard in Foster City.
You must have a current, valid student ID.
If you know any students who may have never gotten to see this classic, Hillbarn is offering special tickets. Students (all the way through college) may purchase a special $10 student ticket for any performances of Oklahoma! from September 4th through the 27th. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. The Hillbarn Theatre is located at 1285 East Hillsdale Boulevard in Foster City.
You must have a current, valid student ID.
How to buy:
- Visit the Hillbarn boxoffice (located at 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd.) Monday through Friday 10 AM - 2 PM or an hour before performance.
- Email boxoffice@hillbarntheatre.org with the student's name, home address, school and phone number. Tickets will be held at the boxoffice and you must present a current student ID for pick up.
For questions, please call the Hillbarn Theatre boxoffice at (650) 349-6411 and select 1.
Labels: Hillbarn, oklahoma, rodgers and Hammerstein
