Photos: First Look at Ensemble Theatre Company's SELLING KABUL at the New Vic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) has released production photos for the third show of its 2022-23 Season, the suspenseful thriller, SELLING KABUL, written by Sylvia Khoury and directed by Nike Doukas. SELLING KABUL runs through Sunday, February 19, 2023 at The New Vic in Santa Barbara. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) has released production photos for the third show of its 2022-23 Season, the suspenseful thriller, SELLING KABUL, written by Sylvia Khoury and directed by Nike Doukas. SELLING KABUL runs through Sunday, February 19, 2023 at The New Vic in Santa Barbara. Check out the photos here!
PCPA to Present THE RIVER BRIDE Beginning in February
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2023
PCPA will present The River Bride, the story of folklore, love, regret and two sister who struggle to be true to each other and their hearts. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm and Brazilian folklore, The River Bride takes us to a lyrical 'once upon a time' along the Amazon River. The production will play February 16th through March 5th, 2023 in the Severson Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2023
PCPA will present The River Bride, the story of folklore, love, regret and two sister who struggle to be true to each other and their hearts. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm and Brazilian folklore, The River Bride takes us to a lyrical 'once upon a time' along the Amazon River. The production will play February 16th through March 5th, 2023 in the Severson Theatre.
Photos: First Look at THE REALISTIC JONESES at Rubicon Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2023
Joe Spano, Faline England, Conor Lovett and Sorcha Fox are currently starring in the Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett. THE REALISTIC JONESES opens tonight and runs through Sunday, February 12 at 2 pm at the Rubicon Theatre. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2023
Joe Spano, Faline England, Conor Lovett and Sorcha Fox are currently starring in the Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett. THE REALISTIC JONESES opens tonight and runs through Sunday, February 12 at 2 pm at the Rubicon Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Previews: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Marjorie Luke
by Anna Jensen - January 25, 2023
The chaperone has hit the bottle pretty hard and is 'napping.' The young lady she's meant to watch over has cold (or are they itchy?) feet about her impending nuptials. What could go wrong? Everything--in the most musical and zany way possible, of course. The screwball Broadway hit, The Drowsy Chaperone opens at the Marjorie Luke's stage this weekend.
by Anna Jensen - January 25, 2023
The chaperone has hit the bottle pretty hard and is 'napping.' The young lady she's meant to watch over has cold (or are they itchy?) feet about her impending nuptials. What could go wrong? Everything--in the most musical and zany way possible, of course. The screwball Broadway hit, The Drowsy Chaperone opens at the Marjorie Luke's stage this weekend.
Camerata Pacifica Announces February Programme
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Camerata Pacifica's February program opens with the chilly mystery of Prokofiev's Op. 80, F minor Violin Sonata, and closes bathed in a beautiful, warm sunset of Johannes Brahms' Vienna, with his Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Camerata Pacifica's February program opens with the chilly mystery of Prokofiev's Op. 80, F minor Violin Sonata, and closes bathed in a beautiful, warm sunset of Johannes Brahms' Vienna, with his Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115.
Colburn School Awarded Federal Grant to Preserve Archives of Music Pioneer, Dachau Survivor Herbert Zipper
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
As Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, The Colburn School is proud to announce that it has received a prestigious Save America's Treasures grant to preserve and digitize the Herbert and Trudl Zipper Archive at Colburn. Herbert Zipper, for whom Colburn's Zipper Hall is named, was a pioneer of the community music movement and had a deep commitment that every student should be able to participate in the performing arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
As Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, The Colburn School is proud to announce that it has received a prestigious Save America's Treasures grant to preserve and digitize the Herbert and Trudl Zipper Archive at Colburn. Herbert Zipper, for whom Colburn's Zipper Hall is named, was a pioneer of the community music movement and had a deep commitment that every student should be able to participate in the performing arts.
Feature: THE REALISTIC JONESES at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Anna Jensen - January 23, 2023
In an unnamed mountain town, two neighboring couples share the last name, 'Jones.' As they become better acquainted with one another, they discover further commonalities, both comic and poignant.
by Anna Jensen - January 23, 2023
In an unnamed mountain town, two neighboring couples share the last name, 'Jones.' As they become better acquainted with one another, they discover further commonalities, both comic and poignant.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - January 20, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
by BWW Awards - January 20, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Cuban American Filmmaker Gabriel Caste's New Short To Have World Premiere At Santa Barbara International Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Cuban American filmmaker Gabriel Caste's latest short film Are You Awake? will have its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Cuban American filmmaker Gabriel Caste's latest short film Are You Awake? will have its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Santa Barbara Symphony Names New Principal Flute, Amy Tatum
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
The Santa Barbara Symphony ahs announced that Amy Tatum has been appointed to the position of principal flute. After receiving over 150 applications, 70 professionals traveled to Santa Barbara to vie for this top flute position.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
The Santa Barbara Symphony ahs announced that Amy Tatum has been appointed to the position of principal flute. After receiving over 150 applications, 70 professionals traveled to Santa Barbara to vie for this top flute position.
Santa Barbara Dance Theater to Present INTIMACY & AUTONOMY This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2023
Santa Barbara Dance Theater, the only professional dance company in residence in the UC system, will present its 2023 Season, Intimacy & Autonomy, featuring the work of guest choreographers Helen Simoneau and David Maurice, and a new premiere by UCSB dance faculty Brandon Whited, January 18 – 22, 2023 at UCSB's Hatlen Theater.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2023
Santa Barbara Dance Theater, the only professional dance company in residence in the UC system, will present its 2023 Season, Intimacy & Autonomy, featuring the work of guest choreographers Helen Simoneau and David Maurice, and a new premiere by UCSB dance faculty Brandon Whited, January 18 – 22, 2023 at UCSB's Hatlen Theater.
The LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Festival Comes to UCSB Theater/Dance This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
This January, four dynamic new plays will receive 20-hour workshops culminating in readings presented to the public and livestreamed during the third annual UCSB LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Festival. The festival takes place on January 13 and 14, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
This January, four dynamic new plays will receive 20-hour workshops culminating in readings presented to the public and livestreamed during the third annual UCSB LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Festival. The festival takes place on January 13 and 14, 2023.
Santa Barbara Symphony Presents PLAINS, TRAINS & VIOLINS, January 21 & 22
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony's 70th Anniversary season continues with Plains, Trains & Violins: The Journey of a Lifetime on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 3 pm, preceded by a pre-concert “Conversation with Kabaretti” at 2:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony's 70th Anniversary season continues with Plains, Trains & Violins: The Journey of a Lifetime on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 3 pm, preceded by a pre-concert “Conversation with Kabaretti” at 2:00 pm.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - December 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Festival Comes to UCSB Theater/Dance Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2022
This January, four dynamic new plays will receive 20-hour workshops culminating in readings presented to the public and livestreamed during the third annual UCSB LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Festival on January 13 and 14, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2022
This January, four dynamic new plays will receive 20-hour workshops culminating in readings presented to the public and livestreamed during the third annual UCSB LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Festival on January 13 and 14, 2023.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; at PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - December 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - December 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
North American Debut of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is Coming to the Granada Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2022
The American Theatre Guild will present the North American debut of R.E.S.P.E.C.T., an electrifying tribute celebrating the legendary Aretha Franklin. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA SERIES and will take The Granada Theatre stage January 3–4, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2022
The American Theatre Guild will present the North American debut of R.E.S.P.E.C.T., an electrifying tribute celebrating the legendary Aretha Franklin. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA SERIES and will take The Granada Theatre stage January 3–4, 2022.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 05, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - December 05, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Photos: First Look at AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Rubicon Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2022
Rubicon Theatre Company has released production photos for the fifth show of its 2022-2023 “Welcome Home” season, the 1978 Tony Award-winning musical celebration, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, featuring the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller, conceived by Murray Horwitz & Richard Maltby, Jr., musical direction by William Foster McDaniel, choreography by Dominique Kelley and directed by Wren T. Brown.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2022
Rubicon Theatre Company has released production photos for the fifth show of its 2022-2023 “Welcome Home” season, the 1978 Tony Award-winning musical celebration, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, featuring the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller, conceived by Murray Horwitz & Richard Maltby, Jr., musical direction by William Foster McDaniel, choreography by Dominique Kelley and directed by Wren T. Brown.
Celebrate New Year's Eve With The Santa Barbara Symphony
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced its beloved New Year's Eve concert tradition. Downtown will be dazzling with the music of Broadway and other celebratory symphonic favorites, on Saturday, December 31 from 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm at the Granada Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced its beloved New Year's Eve concert tradition. Downtown will be dazzling with the music of Broadway and other celebratory symphonic favorites, on Saturday, December 31 from 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm at the Granada Theatre.
Colburn School Adds Adrian Dunn And Evan Kuhlmann to Faculty
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, choral music returns to the Colburn School under the leadership of singer, composer, and conductor Adrian Dunn, who has been appointed Director of Choral Programs, Community School of Performing Arts. Dunn will direct the Community School's junior and youth choral ensembles, and the Colburn Concert Choir, and work with students ages 5 - 18 in musicianship, vocal technique and ensemble skills.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, choral music returns to the Colburn School under the leadership of singer, composer, and conductor Adrian Dunn, who has been appointed Director of Choral Programs, Community School of Performing Arts. Dunn will direct the Community School's junior and youth choral ensembles, and the Colburn Concert Choir, and work with students ages 5 - 18 in musicianship, vocal technique and ensemble skills.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; Drama Dogs' COLLECTED STORIES Leads Best Play
by BWW Staff - November 21, 2022
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW Staff - November 21, 2022
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: CINDERELLA at PCPA's Marian Theater
by Anna Jensen - November 17, 2022
What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at PCPA's Marian Theater?
by Anna Jensen - November 17, 2022
What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at PCPA's Marian Theater?
Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - November 14, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW Awards - November 14, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Presents Fall Dance Concert WITHIN EXISTENCE | EXISTENCE WITHIN
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2022
Journey to UCSB’s Halten Theater this December to experience the fall dance concert, “Within Existence | Existence Within” debuting December 1-3, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2022
Journey to UCSB’s Halten Theater this December to experience the fall dance concert, “Within Existence | Existence Within” debuting December 1-3, 2022.
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