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Photos: Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper in EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Ensemble Theatre Compan

Photos: Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper in EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is continuing its 47th season with Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Jenny Sullivan and starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper.
LUCHADORA! to Open at PCPA's Marian Theatre in Santa Maria

LUCHADORA! to Open at PCPA's Marian Theatre in Santa Maria

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 2026
PCPA will present LUCHADORA! by Alvaro Saar Rios at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, CA.
Student Blog: Moments In The Woods

Student Blog: Moments In The Woods

by Student Blogger: Alison Cohen — May 28, 2026
“Into the Woods, it’s time to go, I hate to leave, I have to though.
New Plays And Musicals Wanted For 4th Annual Playwright's Festival

New Plays And Musicals Wanted For 4th Annual Playwright's Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2026
New Art City Theatre in Ventura, CA, is accepting submissions of original full-length plays and musicals for its 4th annual playwrights festival, with up to four works selected for a week-long residency and free staged readings.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

by Team BWW — May 21, 2026
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Colburn Orchestra to Make Ojai Festival Debut Under Esa-Pekka Salonen

Colburn Orchestra to Make Ojai Festival Debut Under Esa-Pekka Salonen

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2026
The Colburn Orchestra will perform twice at the 80th Ojai Music Festival under conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, with alumni Geneva Lewis and Leila Josefowicz joining for the finale concert.
ANYTHING GOES, CLUE, ENCHANTED APRIL, and MRS. CHRISTIE Set for SBCC Theatre Group 81

ANYTHING GOES, CLUE, ENCHANTED APRIL, and MRS. CHRISTIE Set for SBCC Theatre Group 81st Season

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2026
The Theatre Group at SBCC has announced its 81st season, featuring four productions including ANYTHING GOES, CLUE, ENCHANTED APRIL, and MRS.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Come to the New Vic Theatre

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Come to the New Vic Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jenny Sullivan, starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper at the New Vic Theatre.
Contest: Win Tickets to See PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse

Contest: Win Tickets to See PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse

by Michael Major — April 27, 2026
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to most awarded play of 2025, Purpose, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Kandis Chappell to Star in ELEANOR at Rubicon Theatre Company

Kandis Chappell to Star in ELEANOR at Rubicon Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2026
Rubicon Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for Eleanor, a tour-de-force solo performance about the remarkable First Lady whose legacy continues to inspire the world.
Camerata Pacifica Will Perform CA Premiere of Shostakovich's 15th Symphony Arrangemen

Camerata Pacifica Will Perform CA Premiere of Shostakovich's 15th Symphony Arrangement

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Camerata Pacifica will present the California premiere of Shostakovich's SYMPHONY NO.
COME FROM AWAY Will Come to PCPA

COME FROM AWAY Will Come to PCPA

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
PCPA will stage the Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY, based on the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001, running April 23–May 10 at Marian Theatre and June 11–27 at Solvang Festival Theater.
Previews: ASSASSINS at Out Of The Box At Center Stage

Previews: ASSASSINS at Out Of The Box At Center Stage

by Anna Jensen — April 10, 2026
Out of the Box Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” opens at Center Stage this Friday night.
BLUE MAN GROUP Will Come to Santa Barbara in May

BLUE MAN GROUP Will Come to Santa Barbara in May

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2026
The American Theatre Guild will present the engagement of the global smash hit BLUE MAN GROUP.
HADESTOWN Will Come to Santa Barbara This Month

HADESTOWN Will Come to Santa Barbara This Month

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2026
The American Theatre Guild will present HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
New World Symphony Unveils 2026–27 Season With Immersive And Multimedia Programming

New World Symphony Unveils 2026–27 Season With Immersive And Multimedia Programming

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2026
New World Symphony has announced its 2026–27 season under Stéphane Denève.
Youthclusive Will Present SING YOUR DREAM at SOhO in April 2026

Youthclusive Will Present SING YOUR DREAM at SOhO in April 2026

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2026
Youthclusive will present SING YOUR DREAM! on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club.
Photos: Mary Bridget Davies and More in A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at ETC

Photos: Mary Bridget Davies and More in A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at ETC

by BWW News Desk — April 2, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is continuing its 47th season A Night With Janis Joplin, created and written by Randy Johnson, and starring Tony nominee Mary Bridget Davies in her portrayal of Janis Joplin.
RENT, BUYER & CELLAR and More Set for Ensemble Theatre Company 26-27 Season

RENT, BUYER & CELLAR and More Set for Ensemble Theatre Company 26-27 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Company has unveiled its 2026-27 48th Season, “California: Here and Now,” spans solo comedy, rock musical, world premiere musical, noir thriller, and explosive American drama.
Photos: UNNECESSARY FARCE Closes SBCC Theatre Group 80th Season

Photos: UNNECESSARY FARCE Closes SBCC Theatre Group 80th Season

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2026
The Theatre Group at SBCC will present UNNECESSARY FARCE by Paul Slade Smith.
Artistic Director/Dean Mark Booher to Retire From PCPA After 27 years of Leadership

Artistic Director/Dean Mark Booher to Retire From PCPA After 27 years of Leadership

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2026
Pacific Conservatory Theatre has announced that Mark Booher, Artistic Director/Dean, will retire from his leadership role in December 2026, concluding his 27-year tenure.
Gilles Vonsattel to Perform Beethoven Sonatas in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara

Gilles Vonsattel to Perform Beethoven Sonatas in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2026
Camerata Pacifica will present Gilles Vonsattel in a recital of three Beethoven piano sonatas on April 10 in Santa Barbara and April 12 in Los Angeles.
SBCC Theatre Group to Close 80th Season with UNNECESSARY FARCE

SBCC Theatre Group to Close 80th Season with UNNECESSARY FARCE

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2026
The Theatre Group at SBCC will finish its 80th season with the hilarious comedy UNNECESSARY FARCE by Paul Slade Smith, directed by Sara Rademacher, April 15-May 2, 2026 in the intimate Jurkowitz Theatre.
PILOBOLUS: OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION Takes The Granada Theatre Stage

PILOBOLUS: OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION Takes The Granada Theatre Stage

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2026
The American Theatre Guild will welcome the world-renowned dance theater company PILOBOLUS.
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