A Tribute to Cy Coleman: Broadway Stars Sing the Music of Legendary Broadway Composer
San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 North Delaware St San Mateo, CA 94401)
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The last date listed for A Tribute to Cy Coleman was Saturday November 7, 2009 / 2:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Casual to dressy casual
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Snacks in lobby
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Lots of good parking.
7 Goldstar Member Reviews
Diana Manett
Written on Nov 09 2009We had excellent seats in the orchestra. The show was only 1 1/2 hours long, but it was entertaining. However, they did a lot of Cy Coleman's more obscure songs.
Alan
Written on Nov 09 2009Enjoyed the show a lot. The tribute did a good job of setting Coleman's work into context even for those unfamiliar with it (like my date); made good use of film/video clips, and had terrific performances of the songs.
debn
Red Velvet Member
Written on Nov 09 2009I liked this venue, next to the San Mateo HS and free parking. Women's restrooms had lines of course, around 6 stalls but moved fairly quickly.
Seating is not clearly labeled, thank goodness for all the ushers showing everyone where they sit. The legroom was a little tight.
I think I was the youngest person there, mostly purple haired old ladies and men at the 2pm Saturday matinee.
The format of the production was different but I liked it, a commentator then Cy's lyricist collaborator gave personal accounts of working with Cy, some movie footage and 4 performers singing selected songs with a piano.
Around 1.5 hours, no intermission and the timing was fine.
Hearing 'If they could see me now" from Sweet Charity was awesome.
Snacks and Cy Coleman's CD were sold in the lobby.
Robert S.
Red Velvet Member
Written on Nov 09 2009The performers were all delightful, especially Jason Graae! And the stories told my Mr Zippel and the interviewer were a nice added touch. A very different experience from last season's Stephen Schwartz show. Left me wanting more!
More Information About A Tribute to Cy Coleman
Website
http://www.broadwaybythebay.org/cycoleman.html
Description
Don’t miss Tony Award-winner David Zippel and Director of Musical Theatre for ASCAP, Michael Kerker as they pay tribute to the Tony, Emmy and Grammy-winning composer Cy Coleman. Featuring behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a Broadway legend, this unforgettable evening will include performances by Broadway stars Judy Blazer (Titanic – The Musical), Jason Graae (Grand Night for Singing, Falsettos), Sharon Wilkins (The Life, Seussical), and Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line) singing favorites from Mr. Coleman’s award-winning shows, including Sweet Charity, The Will Rogers Follies, Barnum, On the Twentieth Century, Little Me, and Seesaw.
About the Ticket Supplier: Broadway By The Bay
Broadway By The Bay, the largest theatre company on the Peninsula, has won numerous awards, including over 45 Theatre Critics Circle Awards, and has garnered acclaim throughout the San Francisco Bay Area as a destination for professional-quality musical theatre. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Brooke Knight and Executive Director Jim Gardia, Broadway By The Bay produces three full-scale musicals and one intimate composer/lyricist series each season.
Lauded for its efforts in education, Broadway By the Bay's Youth Theatre Conservatory - for ages 4-17 - gives younger students solid foundations in acting, singing, and dancing for the musical theatre. For those 18 and over, the Musical Theatre Conservatory offers professional classes to adults of all ages. Students aspiring to achieve a professional level of performance skills are taught by instructors who have excelled in their specialties. Musical Theatre Conservatory's intensive summer program is offered in conjunction with Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont.