Dec. 2 – Dec. 19, 2021
Book by Walton Jones
Based on an idea by Walton Jones and Carol Lees
Music by various composers
A different time is evoked in this marvelously theatrical and winning show, a live broadcast of a The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade from the Hotel Astor’s Algonquin Room on December 21, 1942. The spirit of that bygone era when the world was at war and pop music meant “Strike Up the Band” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (both are in this show) is accurately captured as the harassed producer copes with a drunk lead singer, the delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the mike, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad, and the trumpet playing sound effects man who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller.
Preview
Adult $42 | Senior $42 | Youth $30
Opening
Adult $60 | Senior $54 | Youth $32
Regular
Adult $58 | Senior $52 | Youth $30
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| Kylie Abucay | Connie |
|---|---|
| Jillian Bader | Ann |
| Andrew Cope | Neal |
| Alan Coyne | Pops |
| Ray D’Ambrosio | Clifton Feddington |
| Joe Gloss | Biff |
| Juliet Green | Pit Singer/Swing |
| Rosie Issel | Rosie |
| Kyle Laplana | Wally Ferguson |
| Emily Maupin | Pit Singer, Connie Swing |
| Michelle McComb | Pit Singer/Ginger Swing |
| Fiona O’Neill | Ginger Brooks |
| Mark P. Robinson | Johnny Cantone |
| Alex Rosenberg | B.J. Gibson |
| Phaedra Tillery Boughton | Geneva |
| Eiko Yamamoto | Louise |
| Director | Michelle Greenberg-Shannon |
|---|---|
| Music Direction | Rick Reynolds |
| Stage Manager | River Bermudez-Sanders |
| Costume Designer | Pam Lampkin |
| Lighting Designer | Pamila Gray |
| Sound Design | Ron Ho |
| Technical Director | Eric Olson |
| Set Designer | Eric Olson |
| Scenic Artist | Tina Patrick |
| Prop Master | Rosie Issel |
Connie
Kylie (she/her) is super excited to finally be back on stage again, especially with the Hillbarn family! She is currently a nursing student and a children’s ballet director & teacher at Broadway Babies and Kids. Her most recent/pre-pandemic roles include Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors (Hillbarn) and Sandy in Grease (BBBay). She’d like to thank her supportive family and friends who have continued to cheer her on. Enjoy the show!
Neal
Andrew Cope (he/him) is delighted to be spending his holiday season performing in his first show with Hillbarn Theatre. He most recently performed in SCP’s Big Fish and SBMT’s A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. He thanks all his friends, family, coworkers, and his pet tortoise for their love and support.
Juliet (she/her) is grateful to be back (live!) at Hillbarn, where she was last seen as the Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd, and has also appeared there in My Way and City of Angels. Other recent roles include Miss Shields in A Christmas Story, Mama Murphy in Bright Star and the Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (all with Palo Alto Players), and the Witch in Los Altos Stage’s Into the Woods. By day, she teaches music and drama at Corte Madera School in Portola Valley (Go Panthers!) and sings with vocal jazz quartet Clockwork.
Ann
Jillian (she/her) is thrilled to make her Hillbarn debut! A Bay Area native, she has performed at theme parks and theaters throughout California as well as Orlando, Florida. She also spent a year at sea singing on Azamara Club Cruises. Recent Bay Area credits include Sibella- A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, SBMT; Maria- Sound of Music, FMT; Chess in Concert & 110 in the Shade, 42nd Street Moon; JC Superstar, ROLT. When not performing, Jillian loves to travel, knit and watch TV with her husband and their pets – a labradoodle and 2 cats!
Rosie
Rosie (she/her) discovered her passion for theater by accident when the volunteer coordinator for a theater production her son was involved in needed someone to do props. She had no idea what that meant but it sounded like fun. Rosie has designed properties for Hillbarn, WCT, PPP and SHMS and has been known to travel outside the country in search of the perfect item. During the day she is a freelance translator. Thanks to Michelle, Rick, River, and Dan for the opportunity to play once again and reminding her to shut the door. Love to David, Chris, Taryn, Sam, and Harrison.
Brigitte (she/hers) is a native Bay Area actress and theatre maker. When Brigitte is not on the stage she is taking your calls managing the Hillbarn Box office. Brigitte Is very excited to be back performing on the Hillbarn stage with such an incredible wealth of bay area talent. Some past roles include Ensemble/swing in Kinky Boots (ROLT), Kelly Manning in The Mad Ones & Heather Chandler in Heathers (PSP), Ali in Mamma Mia (San Jose Stage Co), Poppy in Noises Off (Hillbarn Theatre), Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods (LASC).
