May 26th - May 28th

Exclusive East Bay engagement at the historic
Orinda Theatre

Meet Our Guests

  • All Guests
  • Writers & Producers
  • Guest Stars
  • Live Show

Opening Night

Plot Summary

Sophia Petrillo has gone missing! Your favorite pals and confidants Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose must travel down the road and back again across America to find her. Could she be at the Rusty Anchor? Or right in their kitchen on Richmond Street? Through a series of hilarious “hot flashbacks,” these hip old grannies take you on a musical journey through The Golden Girls’ most memorable moments to find their Ma! Lucky audience members may even have a chance to make their stage debut with the bosom buddies and become the next #TokenSophia. Live singing! Dancing! Bears! Oh My! Toto, we’re not in Miami anymore, sugar.

Reviews

The Golden Gays are the best show I’ve seen in this city in a while. More of this PLEASE!

– Michael
Detroit, MI

We highly recommend it. Even those who don't know the "Golden Girls" will be thoroughly entertained!!!

- Gary Rosenfield

They had me smiling so much my cheeks hurt!

– Rachel
Asbury Park, NJ

I brought my whole family- my parents and my boyfriend and we all LOVED the show!

– Lauren
Philadelphia, PA

Fabulous! Fantastic and awesome. I loved every bit of it!!!

– Dina Lisha
Dec 03 2022
Thank you for being a fan.

Event Schedule

Friday, May 26th

Start Time 6:30PM
  • 6:00PM Opening Night Reception
    Opening Night Reception for "Golden (VIP) Ticket holders and special guests. Be the first to meet everyone involved with Behind the Golden Curtain before the Golden Gays performance of Hot Flashbacks, a Golden Girls Musical! Don't worry about seats to the show. Yours are reserved!

  • 6:30PM The Golden Gays Presents: "Hot Flashbacks" - a Golden Girls Musical
    The Golden Gays™ quickly emerged as the premier Golden Girls musical experience in the country with the perfect musical drag show for the whole family! GGTM for short, they burst onto the scene in 2017- first at RuPaul’s DragCon NYC, then at the famed Rue La Rue Café, where their trivia show video went viral. What began as a flash mob has now skyrocketed to sold-out engagements across America and on the high seas.

    “Hot Flashbacks" premiered Off-Broadway at NYC’s Theatre Row in the summer of 2018. They participate in RuPaul’s DragCon, New York Comic Con, Golden Con and as many Pride Celebrations as they can cram into June - meeting hundreds of new Golden fans each year. They are the headliners and brand ambassadors of the Golden Fans at Sea cruises presented by Flip Phone Events, Celebrity Cruises, and Dream Vacations

  • 9:30PM Opening Night After Party
    After party for "Golden (VIP) Ticket holders and special guests. Yes, the girls love to party, so why not us? Join us for the VIP After Party! More time to mingle, meet and greet our guests for the week of celebration.

Saturday, May 27th

Start Time 11AM
  • 11:00AM Golden (VIP) Ticket Holders Early Access
    Golden (VIP) Ticket Holders enjoy exclusive early access to a Meet and Greet and private chats with our guests before the doors open for the public.

  • 12:30PM Saturday Day Pass Entry
    Doors open to our Day Pass Holders. Please arrive during this juncture so as not to interrupt the speakers who start promptly at 1pm.

  • 1:00PM Jim Colucci, (New York Times Best Seller Author), Golden Girls Forever
    An in-depth discussion with Jim Colucci, (New York Times Best Seller Author), Golden Girls Forever.

  • 2:15PM Early Seasons Panel - Marsha Posner Williams, Isabel Omero, Terry Hughes
    Find out how it all started including the ups and downs with Producer, Marsha Posner Williams, Script Supervisor, Isabel Omer and the 5th Golden Girl, Director, Terry Hughes!

  • 3:30PM Guest Star Panel - Molly Hagan, Bonnie Bartlett and Jerry Hardin
    The guest stars we LOVE to HATE! Molly Hagan (Triple Play), Bonnie Bartlett (Dorothy's New Friend) and Jerry Hardin (Adult Education & Little Sister). How was it to play a villain on America's most loved comedy series?

  • 4:45PM Golden Games
    Who knows the more about the Golden Girls, the fans of the ones who made the show? Find out in this fast-paced trivia game hosted by Password regular, Wesley Eure!

  • 5:45PM Writers Panel - Marc Cherry, Tracy Gamble, Gail Parent, Marc Sotkin and Jim Vallely
    Some of the greatest writers of television history will be discussing writing for one of the greatest TV comedies ever, The Golden Girls.

  • 7:00PM The 5th Golden Girl - A discussion with Terry Hughes
    Terry Hughes directed 108 episodes of The Golden Girls and is known as "The 5th Golden Girl". Now is your chance to hear from his story.

  • 9:00PM Party at the Rusty Anchor
    Hope you saved some energy because it is time to head over to the Rusty Anchor for a party!

Sunday, May 28th

Start Time 11AM
  • 11:00AM Brunch with Sophia (VIP only)
    Sophia (Holotta) will be serving up brunch for our VIP ticket holders and guests! What a way to start a day with laughs and memories!

  • 12:30PM Sunday Day Pass Entry
    Doors open to our Day Pass Holders. Please arrive during this juncture as to not interrupt the speakers who start promptly at 1PM

  • 1:00PM Later Seasons Panel - Marc Sotkin, Gail Parent, Tracy Gamble, and Isabel Omer
    Time to discuss the later seasons of The Golden Girls with Marc Sotkin (Producer, Writer), Gail Parent (Writer), Tracy Gamble (Writer) and Jim Vallely (Writer).

  • 2:15PM Guest Star Panel - Sondra Currie, Shawn Schepps and Julie McCullough
    Time to hear the stories for three special "Little" guests stars; Sondra Currie (Big Daddy's Little Lady – via ZOOM), Shawn Schepps (Blanche's Little Girl) and Julie McCullough (Mary has a Little Lamb).

  • 3:30PM Guest Star Panel - Ronnie Schell and Robert Picardo
    Let's hear from two very special guest stars Ronnie Schell (Triple Play) and Robert Picardo (The Operation).

  • 4:30PM An Afternoon on the Lania with Stan Zimmerman & Alexander Rodrigue
    Join legendary sitcom writer from Season One of The Golden Girls, Stan Zimmerman (Gilmore Girls, Roseanne) as they dish on the behind-the scenes antics, inside gossip, and favorite clips from the iconic series.

  • 5:30PM Special Closing Night Event - Dancing for men for money to Emmy Winner - How did she do it!
    Marsha Posner Williams went from dancing for men for money to winning 2 Emmy Awards. How did she do it? You don't want to miss this no holding back talk with Marsha Posner Williams. The chat will be moderated by New York Times, Best Selling Author, Jim Colucci. (Strong language warning!)

Passes

Golden Ticket

$375 ($590 value)
Sales end on May 26, 2023. Processing fees are additional.
  • All Access Pass to Behind the Golden Curtain
  • VIP early entrance (all 3-Days)
  • VIP seating at of Events and Lectures
  • VIP Ticket to Golden Girls Live (Friday Night)
  • Autograph Photo of the cast of Golden Girls Live
  • Photo Op on stage with the cast of Golden Girls Live
  • Contestant opportunity at Trivia Games (VIPs only)
  • VIP Friday Night Guests Party (invitation only)
  • VIP Swag Bag (includes 4 Cocktail Tokens)
  • VIP Badge and Lanyard
  • Behind the Golden Curtain T-Shirt
  • Photo Op with Molly Hagan (Miles’ Daughter- VIPs Only)
  • VIP at the Saturday Night on the Lani Party
  • Brunch with Sophia Sunday morning (VIP only)
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Opening Night - Hot Flashbacks Musical

$40
Sales end on May 26, 2023. Processing fees are additional.

The Golden Gays from New York presents: "Hot Flashbacks" - a Golden Girls Musical. All seats are general admission.
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Two-Day Pass

$100
Sales end on May 28, 2023. Processing fees are additional.

Attend all the lectures, Q &As, meet and mingle with your favorite co-stars! Two Day Pass includes the Saturday Night Party!
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Saturday Day Pass

$45
Sales end on May 27, 2023. Processing fees are additional.

Attend all the lectures, Q&As, meet and mingle with your favorite co-stars!
Please note: Saturday’s Lanai Party is not included.
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Sunday Day Pass

$45
Sales end on May 28, 2023. Processing fees are additional.

Attend all the lectures, Q &As, meet and mingle with your favorite co-stars!

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Party at the Rusty Anchor

$25
Sales end on May 28, 2023. Processing fees are additional.

Party at the Rusty Anchor with producers, writers, co-stars, and other special guests attending Golden Girls Live. General Admission.
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