South Bay Musical Theatre Presents

The beloved family classic returns to our theater with more color, fun and excitement than ever before. This award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American institution, thanks to its quirky characters, charmingly humorous dramatic situations, and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic score of rousing marches, barbershop quartets and sentimental ballads that have become popular standards ("Seventy-Six Trombones," "Till There Was You," "Lida Rose.") If you haven't seen "The Music Man" by South Bay Musical Theatre, then you haven't seen "The Music Man!"

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. "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. Add a score by Stephen Sondheim to the zany mix of mistaken identities, lovely courtesans and scheming servants, and you have the recipe for a sure-fire audience pleaser that will have you howling in your seat!

This romantic tale of the silent film era tells the story of legendary director Mack Sennett (best known for his "Keystone Kops") and his greatest star, the adorable Mabel Normand. It features a musical score by Jerry Herman ("Hello, Dolly!" "Mame") that is considered one of his very best. Set in an early 20th Century movie studio, this delightful, intelligent musical captures the spirit of an exciting time when this new, creative industry was springing to life, with scenes that range from madcap comedy to frolicking bathing beauties to intimate romance. Don't miss this rarely-performed musical gem!