Richard Baird

Photos: WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST Opens Ensemble Theatre Company 47th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara opens its 47th season with War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, a thrilling live reimagining of Orson Welles’ infamous 1938 radio play. See photos of the production.

WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST Comes To The New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will open its 47th season 'Truth and Illusion' with the theatrical experience WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST.

Photos: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Laguna Playhouse is presenting A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE by Arthur Miller and directed by David Ellenstein. The production will run through Sunday, November 17 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Dr. in Laguna Beach. Check out photos here!

Video: First Look at A View from the Bridge at North Coast Rep
by Joshua Wright - Sep 25, 2024

Get a first look at North Coast Rep's A View from the Bridge in this all-new trail! Taut, gripping, and utterly compelling, critics are calling A View from the Bridge 'a triumphant production of an American classic!' Now extended by popular demand until October 13th!

Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 22, 2024

“A View From The Bridge,” now playing at North Coast Repertory Theatre through October 13th, brings a classic to the stage anchored by powerful performances.

Photos: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Extended At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024

North Coast Repertory Theatre begins Season 43 with Arthur Miller’s explosive masterpiece, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE. See photos from the production.

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

North Coast Repertory Theatre will begin Season 43 with Arthur Miller’s explosive masterpiece, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE.

Review: HOLMES & WATSON at Laguna Playhouse
by Amanda Callas - Jun 3, 2024

Lovers of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, Michael Connelly, and of course, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will be absolutely delighted by this fiendish period mystery starring everyone’s favorite sleuth and cocaine addict.

Photos: First Look at HOLMES & WATSON at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

Laguna Playhouse is now presenting HOLMES & WATSON, written by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Laguna Playhouse artistic director David Ellenstein. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: First Look at TARTUFFE at the Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present a transfer production from North Coast Repertory Theatre of their critically-acclaimed production of TARTUFFE, written by Molière, translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur, and directed by Richard Baird. Check out all new photos here!

Spotlight: TARTUFFE at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 22, 2024

A True Gem and Fun Outing!

Review: TARTUFFE is Full of Laughter at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 20, 2024

This standout production of 'Tartuffe' at North Coast Repertory Theatre is energetic and intelligent proving that even at 360 years old,  this show can still have an audience laughing from start to finish.  “Tartuffe” is playing through April 7th.

TARTUFFE Comes to the Laguna Playhouse Next Month!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

Laguna Playhouse will present a transfer production from North Coast Repertory Theatre of their critically-acclaimed production of TARTUFFE, written by Molière, translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur, and directed by Richard Baird. 

Spotlight: TARTUFFE at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 19, 2024

A TOUR DE FORCE OF FARCICAL STORYTELLING AND SOCIAL COMMENTARY

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Los Angeles's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 1, 2024

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Girl From the North Country​​​​​​​ and more!

TARTUFFE Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Molière's timeless comedic masterpiece, TARTUFFE, March 6 to March 31. This extraordinary production, translated into English verse by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Wilbur, is directed by Richard Baird. 

Molière's TARTUFFE Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Molière's comedic masterpiece, TARTUFFE. Directed by Richard Baird and translated by Richard Wilbur, this production offers a satirical commentary on religious hypocrisy and self-inflicted chaos. Don't miss this inventive and entertaining evening of wit and laughter.

Review: THE RAINMAKER at Laguna Playhouse
by Amanda Callas - Sep 29, 2023

Run, don’t walk, to the Laguna Playhouse’s production of the classic 1954 hit play The Rainmaker. I absolutely love this show. It's impossible to leave the theater after watching The Rainmaker without feeling lifted up by its transcendent joy and restorative optimism. 

Photos: First Look at THE RAINMAKER at Laguna Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023

Check out production photos from Laguna Playhouse's The Rainmaker, which opens Sunday, September 24, here!

THE RAINMAKER Comes to Laguna Playhouse in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023

Laguna Playhouse will present the second show of its 2023-2024 season, THE RAINMAKER, written by N. Richard Nash and directed by Andrew Barnicle.