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The Theatre Group at SBCC to Stage A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS in March 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

The Theatre Group at SBCC will present A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS from March 4-21, 2026, at the Garvin Theatre.

The Theatre Group At SBCC To Continue 80th Season With A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2026

The Theatre Group at SBCC will present A Small Family Business by Alan Ayckbourn in March 2026. The production runs March 4–21 in the Garvin Theatre on SBCC’s West Campus and is directed by Katie Laris.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

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 - Dec 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 - Dec 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 - Dec 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!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 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!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 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!

Neil Simon's LOST IN YONKERS to be Presented at The Theatre Group At SBCC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

The Theatre Group at SBCC will present Neil Simon's LOST IN YONKERS, set to open this fall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Out of the Box Theatre Company Presents An All-Female and Nonbinary JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024

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 Presents TREASURE ISLAND February 28-March 16
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024

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.

EMMA Comes to The Theatre Group at SBCC
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

As the second offering in the 23-24 season, The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the charming classic, EMMA by Kate Hamill. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to SBCC in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023

The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the classic musical, GUYS AND DOLLS, A Musical Fable of Broadway, Based on a Story and Characters by Damon Runyon, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows as the first show of its 2023-24 theatre season, July 12-29, 2023 in the Garvin Theatre.

The Theatre Group At SBCC Presents MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2022

The Theatre Group at SBCC will continue the 75th anniversary season with Agatha Christie's mystery, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, adapted by Ken Ludwig, directed by Katie Laris, March 2-19, 2022 in the Garvin Theatre.

The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents THE THIN MAN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2021

Beginning April 21 and streaming through May 8, The Theatre Group at SBCC will perform Dashiell Hammett’s mystery, “The Thin Man,” as a live radio play based on the Lux Radio Theatre script from 1934, complete with sound effects and commercials.

The Theatre Group At SBCC Presents BLITHE SPIRIT
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019

The Theatre Group at SBCC presents Noël Coward's comedy BLITHE SPIRIT, October 9-26, 2019 in the Garvin Theatre, directed by R. Michael Gros.

The Theatre Group At SBCC To Present THE GAME'S AFOOT by Ken Ludwig
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018

The Theatre Group at SBCC is excited to present the comic mystery, THE GAME'S AFOOT by Ken Ludwig,  October 10-27, 2018 in the Garvin Theatre, directed by Katie Laris and featuring some of the area's best loved actors.

BWW Review: HARD RAIN: A THEATRICAL PROTEST Presents Thoughts on the Election
by Maggie Yates - Dec 28, 2016

'Hard Rain: A Theatrical Protest' offered a workshop view of six new dramatic renderings of the American experience in this time of political turbulence. Commissioned and curated by John Blondell, this festival included short works inspired by the recent election. These early drafts functioned well as “think” pieces, and represent raw, immediate reactions to the cultures clashes lately highlighted by the presidential election.

BWW REVIEW: IN A WORD In a Mortuary
by Maggie Yates - Sep 30, 2016

Elements Theatre Collective Presents: 'In a Word' Since the disappearance of her son two years ago, Fiona has created a narrative of her version of events born from grief, regret, and the guilt of unspoken relief of being freed from the burden of a special needs child she was not equipped to handle. Runs 9/30 at the Java Station; 10/1 in Lompoc; and 10/2 at Maraville Santa Barbara. www.elementstc.org

BWW Preview: Launch Pad and Idris Goodwin Bring the FUNK to UCSB
by Maggie Yates - Apr 22, 2016

In 'We Want the Funk: A Rustbelt Lullaby on the One,' charismatic Chuck resolves to trust in the notion that economic depression and cultural oppression can be overcome by creating music. Chuck can't play an instrument, but he devotes his energy to forming a funk band to connect his community to their grander calling. That calling might be a literal ticket out of the slums if their band hits it big across the nation; but Chuck, who Goodwin describes as a 'ghetto spiritual leader,' is more interested in the transcendent aspect of music.