Broadway Star Karen Mason Serenades Sea Lions at San Francisco's Pier 39
Broadway veteran Karen Mason, in town for a two-night residency at Feinstein's at the Hotel Nikko, gave an impromptu performance for sea lions at San Francisco's Pier 39. She adapted lyrics from "Hello, Dolly!" for the animals. The event was covered by a local CBS crew and shared on Mason's Instagram. The sea lions have been a tourist attraction at Pier 39 since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, with their population fluctuating based on food availability. Mason is known for originating the role of Tanya in "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway and has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.
Key facts
- Karen Mason performed for sea lions at Pier 39 in San Francisco.
- She was in town for shows at Feinstein's at the Hotel Nikko.
- She adapted lyrics from 'Hello, Dolly!' for the sea lions.
- The performance was captured by a local CBS television crew.
- Mason shared the event on Instagram.
- Sea lions began arriving at Pier 39 after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
- The sea lion population fluctuates based on food sources in the bay.
- Mason originated the role of Tanya in the Broadway production of 'Mamma Mia!'.
Entities
Artists
- Karen Mason
Institutions
- Feinstein's at the Hotel Nikko
- CBS
- Carnegie Hall
- Kennedy Center
Locations
- San Francisco
- California
- United States
- Pier 39
- K-Dock
- San Francisco Bay