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MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January
by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2025


The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. Tickets to MEAN GIRLS are available now.

STOMP To Play At The Granada Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2025


The American Theatre Guild will present the international percussion sensation, STOMP. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series and will take the Granada Theatre stage Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Out of the Box Theatre Co Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; Out of the Box Theatre Co Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Out of the Box Theatre Co Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - December 10, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Ensemble Theatre of Santa Barbara
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is presenting MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, with a book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux. Check out production photos here!

The Industry Celebrates 10th Anniversary With THE DECADE PARTY Honoring Founder Yuval Sharon
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2024


The Industry will celebrate more than 10 years of groundbreaking and transformational opera works by honoring founder Yuval Sharon at its special celebration, The Decade Party, on Thursday January 30, 2025 at the Bradbury Building in Downtown L.A.

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Performances of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Added at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 26, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present “Community Pay-What-You-Can ”preview performance of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Learn how to purchase tickets.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC) will bring to its subscribers and audiences the second production of its 2024/2025 season, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Performances begin next month.

Jim Henson's FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE Will Embark on North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2024


 The Jim Henson Company's fun loving, musical Fraggles are sharing their joy and magic across North America in Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, the first-ever live touring show based on the beloved franchise.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at PCPA: Marian Theater
by Anna Jensen - November 13, 2024


What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at PCPA: Marian Theater?

Photos: First Look at MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE at SBCC
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024


The SBCC Theatre Arts Department presents a student showcase production of MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE by Christopher Durang, directed by Katie Laris, November 13-23, 2024 in the Jurkowitz Theatre. Check out first look photo here!

UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Will Perform THE THREEPENNY OPERA
by Stephi Wild - October 30, 2024


 The Department of Theater and Dance at the University of California, Santa Barbara will present Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s groundbreaking musical, The Threepenny Opera.

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

UCSB Department Of Theater/Dance to Present Santa Barbara Dance Theater's 2024 Fall Season A PLACE FOR US
by Blair Ingenthron - October 25, 2024


Explore Santa Barbara Dance Theater's 2024 Fall Season, 'A Place for Us,' presented by UCSB's Department of Theater/Dance. Discover the innovative performances and creative vision behind this season.

University of California, Santa Barbara To Present THE THREEPENNY OPERA
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2024


The Department of Theater and Dance at the University of California, Santa Barbara will present Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s groundbreaking musical, The Threepenny Opera.

CLUE Kicks Off the 24-25 Broadway in Santa Barbara Series at the Granada Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2024


The American Theatre Guild will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film.

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

The SBCC Theatre Arts Department Will Perform MRS. BOB CRATCHIT'S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2024


The SBCC Theatre Arts Department will present a student showcase production of MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE by Christopher Durang, directed by Katie Laris, November 13-23, 2024 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.

Pacific Conservatory Theatre Presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2024


This holiday season, PCPA brings the beloved Disney classic Beauty and the Beast to the Marian Theatre stage from November 7 through December 22, 2024.

Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards – 2 Weeks Left!
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024


There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Photos: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - October 12, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is presenting the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the hilarious Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini. Check out photos below!


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