Photos: JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL at Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is now presenting the Southern California premiere of JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL.
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GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE New U.S. Tour Begins In October 2025
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, a touring theatrical comedy inspired by the classic television series, will launch a new U.
THE SHARK IS BROKEN and More Set for Ensemble Theatre Company 2025/26 Season
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara, a LORT member and the region's premier professional theatre, is launching a season of bold exploration, challenging audiences to reconsider the art of storytelling.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Reveals 80th Season
The Theatre Group at SBCC has announced its 80th season, starting in July 2025.
David Josefsberg, Nathaniel Hackmann, and More Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour
The North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, now heading into its second year on the road, will welcome former Broadway cast members David Josefsberg and Nathaniel Hackmann as Doc Brown and Biff Tannen.
DANCE NATION By Clare Barron Comes to UCSB
The Department of Theater and Dance at UC Santa Barbara will present Dance Nation by Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron, a funny and deeply moving play that captures the raw ambition and emotional complexity of adolescence.
PCPA Foundation Gives $240,000 Gift To PCPA
During the festive opening night celebration of PCPA's production of Waitress, the PCPA Foundation presented a check for $240,000 to support the ongoing work of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre.
JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL to be Presented at Ensemble Theatre Company
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will bring a groundbreaking new musical about the women who shaped the highest court in the land, the Southern California premiere of JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour Find Full Cast
The full cast has been announced for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
HADESTOWN, KINKY BOOTS, and More Set For Broadway in Santa Barbara's 2025-26 Season
The 25–26 Broadway in Santa Barbara Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: Kinky Boots, The Book Of Mormon, Pilobolus: Other Worlds Collection, and Hadestown.
Contest: Win Two Tickets & More To THE GREAT GATSBY On Broadway
Win a pair of tickets to any weekday performance of The Great Gatsby on Broadway starring Ryan McCartan, Sarah Hyland plus a $145 merch bundle, and more.
Santa Barbara Symphony to Feature Two-Concert Season Finale
The Santa Barbara Symphony will bring its 2024/25 season to a dramatic close with a two-concert finale spotlighting internationally acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham.
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UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Presents 2025 LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Festival
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, LAUNCH PAD to present readings of dynamic new plays by professional playwrights Leo Cabranes-Grant, matthew paul olmos, A.
Camerata Pacifica Will Perform Two U.S. Premieres
Camerata Pacifica will spotlight the violin, horn, and piano in an engaging program featuring two U.
Pacific Conservatory Theatre's WAITRESS Begins This Month At Marian Theatre
PCPA is serving up the hit musical Waitress – a heartwarming story baked with love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams.
ILLUMINATE Film Festival Returns to Santa Barbara in May
The ILLUMINATE Film Festival, the world's leading showcase for conscious cinema, has unveiled its official lineup, including transformative works executive produced by Richard Gere, SIA, and Mark and Jay Duplass.
Final Round Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
Photos: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY at The Theatre Group at SBCC
The Theatre Group at SBCC will end the 24-25 season with the new comedy, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.
Photos: RACHIMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at Ensemble Theatre Company
Production photos have been released for the limited engagement of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar at Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC).
Round 5 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
BroadwayWorld Launches Global Theater & Fringe Festival Database
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All Eyes in the Sky as Out-of-the-Box Launches NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
Out-of-the-Box Theatre brings 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812' to Santa Barbara in a bold, immersive production at Center Stage.
Round 4 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
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Ojai Playwrights Conference New Works Festival Ojai Playwrights Conference (7/30-8/02) |
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The Father: A Tragic Farce The Father: A Tragic Farce (8/28-9/13) |
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The Lehman Trilogy Rubicon Theatre Company (3/24-4/11) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Christopher Cohan Center (5/18-5/19) |
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Murder For Two Rubicon Theatre Company (5/12-5/30) |
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John & Jen Rubicon Theatre Company (2/10-2/28) |
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Ragtime Rubicon Theatre Company (10/21-11/08) |
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Jack Johnson Santa Barbara Bowl (10/03-10/03) |
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Gutenberg! The Musical! San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (10/09-11/08) |