Santa Barbara Theatre Newsroom

PCPA presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Solvang Festival Theater in June, featuring book & lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith.

Santa Barbara Symphony has revealed its 24/25 season. See the full lineup!

Discover the magic of music at the 2024 Summer Music Festival by the Music Academy of the West. Experience unique performances, concerts, and masterclasses from June 12 to August 3. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced its 2024-2025 season: “Legends and Legacies.” Featuring an electrifying lineup of timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces sure to captivate audiences! 

Broadway in Fresno has announced its 2024-2025 Season line-up, featuring the Fresno premieres of SIX, COME FROM AWAY, and TINA – The Tina Turner Musical as well as the return of family favorite ANNIE for an unforgettable season.

All new photos have been released from Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara's production of The Lehman Trilogy, starring Troy Blendell, Chris Butler and Leo Marks. Check out the photos here!

Experience the groundbreaking rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in a new light with an all-female and nonbinary cast. Presented by Out of the Box Theatre Company, this Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical offers a unique perspective on the last week of Jesus Christ's life.

The Theatre Group at SBCC will finish the 23-24 season with Paul Slade Smith’s hilarious comedy THE OUTSIDER, directed by Katie Laris, April 10-27, 2024 in the Jurkowitz Theatre on SBCC’s West Campus.

Join New Art City Theatre's inaugural Playwrights Festival in April 2024. Celebrate the development of new theatrical works with four carefully selected plays from nationwide submissions.

Camerata Pacifica, considered one of the nation’s leading chamber music collectives and noted for its musical versatility and bold programming, has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors. Learn more about the new appointments here!

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present Troy Blendell, Chris Butler and Leo Marks starring in THE LEHMAN TRILOGY by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power and directed by Oánh Nguyễn. 

The UCSB Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Delila Moseley, will present In Different Realms... el arte perdura, featuring works by choreographers from different realms of the dance world.

 Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has been accepted as the 81st member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT).

Pompano Beach Arts will present a new exhibition of the work of Andy Beauchamp at Ali Cultural Arts Center.

On Friday February 9, 2024, the New York Pops paid tribute to Gershwin’s music on the occasion of the near 100-year anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue” (it officially hits 100 today, on February 12). Guest vocalist Montego Glover and the 78-piece New York Pops orchestra were a delight to watch.

Next week Santa Ana’s own arts collective venue, The Wayward Artist, will present a series of new one act plays at its second annual JU1CE New Play Festival - an evening of futuristic ten minute plays.

The Theatre Group at SBCC presents TREASURE ISLAND, a thrilling adventure adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale. Join Jim on a dangerous voyage filled with buried treasure, pirates, and theatrical magic. Don't miss this exhilarating experience at the Garvin Theatre from February 28-March 16, 2024.

Winter's Song is a full-length program exploring the color of water and also the critical link between water and life. Learn more about this performance here!

Experience the immersive world of Henry V by William Shakespeare at the Marian Theatre, February 15 through March 3, 2024, Get your tickets today!

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Santa Barbara! Winners include Pacific Conservatory Theatre, Studio Theater, UCSB and more!

 In a special celebration of its 85th anniversary, the Ojai Arts Center Theater will present the hometown debut of Steve Martin’s comedy, “Meteor Shower.” 

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 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!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The American Theatre Guild will present PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, a dazzling theatrical take on the beloved film.