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Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at ETC

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at ETC

by Anna Jensen — October 13, 2023
What did our critic think of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at ETC?
2023 Music Academy Competition Winners In Performance And Innovation Revealed

2023 Music Academy Competition Winners In Performance And Innovation Revealed

by BWW News Desk — October 11, 2023
Learn about the winners of the 2023 Music Academy Competition and their upcoming performances.
New Work By Octavio Solis Developed And Read At PCPA

New Work By Octavio Solis Developed And Read At PCPA

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2023
PCPA celebrates a successful run of the InterPlay Reading Series with new work by Octavio Solis, including the brand-new play 'Oregon Gothic.
Scott DeVine Takes Permanent Role as Executive Director at Ensemble Theatre Company

Scott DeVine Takes Permanent Role as Executive Director at Ensemble Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — October 3, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company’s (ETC) Board of Directors is changing its operating structure to a single executive leader.
Ensemble Theatre Company Announces New Board Members Alan Heeger & Cynthia Brown

Ensemble Theatre Company Announces New Board Members Alan Heeger & Cynthia Brown

by BWW News Desk — September 30, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company announces the addition of Alan Heeger and Cynthia Brown as new board members for the 2023-24 season.
New World Symphony October Concerts to Feature Beloved Favorites And Modern Masterwor

New World Symphony October Concerts to Feature Beloved Favorites And Modern Masterworks

by BWW News Desk — September 28, 2023
Join the New World Symphony this October for a series of concerts featuring beloved favorites and modern masterworks.
Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards

Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards

by BWW Awards — September 28, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards.
EMMA Comes to The Theatre Group at SBCC

EMMA Comes to The Theatre Group at SBCC

by BWW News Desk — September 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.
Photos: First Look at THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ensemble Theatre Company

Photos: First Look at THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ensemble Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company presents the first show of its 2023-2024 season, the recent Broadway hit THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, written by Larissa FastHorse and directed by Brian McDonald.
Review: NUNSENSE At SLO Repertory Theatre

Review: NUNSENSE At SLO Repertory Theatre

by Anna Jensen — September 22, 2023
'Nunsense,' now playing at SLO Rep, delivers an evening of heavenly harmonies and gentle comedy to tempt even novice theater-goers.
The Music Academy to Present The Mariposa Series Featuring Three Concerts This Fall

The Music Academy to Present The Mariposa Series Featuring Three Concerts This Fall

by BWW News Desk — September 20, 2023
Experience the unforgettable performances by Anderson & Roe Piano Duo, Anthony McGill & Gloria Chien, and Frank Huang & Natasha Kislenko at Music Academy's Mariposa Series.
Santa Barbara Symphony Opens Season With Choral Collaborations In BEETHOVEN 9

Santa Barbara Symphony Opens Season With Choral Collaborations In BEETHOVEN 9

by BWW News Desk — September 16, 2023
Experience a monumental performance of Beethoven 9: An Ode To Joy, Hope & Community as Santa Barbara Symphony opens their 2023/24 season with choral collaborations.
Live Table Read Returns to Honor Screenplay Competition Winner

Live Table Read Returns to Honor Screenplay Competition Winner

by BWW News Desk — September 16, 2023
“Long Beach Island,” by fulltime attorney Edson McClellan who wrote his first screenplay four years ago at age 49, won the Eighth Annual Ojai Film Festival Screenplay Competition.
PCPA Announces 60th Season Single Ticket Sale, Interplay & Outreach Tour

PCPA Announces 60th Season Single Ticket Sale, Interplay & Outreach Tour

by BWW News Desk — September 6, 2023
PCPA Season 60 single tickets will go on sale Friday, September 15, 2023 at 12:30 pm.
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Comes to Ensemble Theatre Company in October

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Comes to Ensemble Theatre Company in October

by BWW News Desk — September 1, 2023
Just in time for the holiday, Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the first show of its 2023-2024 season, the recent Broadway hit THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, written by Larissa FastHorse and directed by Brian McDonald.
Staged Reading of NORINE & THE KING OF SWATSVILLE Comes to Chance Theater

Staged Reading of NORINE & THE KING OF SWATSVILLE Comes to Chance Theater

by BWW News Desk — August 31, 2023
Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, will present a staged reading of a brand new play as part of the 2023 OTR New Works Series.
Santa Barbara Symphony Renews Commitment to Musicians in New Three-Year Contract

Santa Barbara Symphony Renews Commitment to Musicians in New Three-Year Contract

by BWW News Desk — August 22, 2023
The Santa Barbara Symphony and the American Federation of Musicians have announced a new three-year contract, extending through June 2026.
Santa Barbara Symphony Hosts Free Season Preview Event

Santa Barbara Symphony Hosts Free Season Preview Event

by BWW News Desk — August 16, 2023
 The Santa Barbara Symphony is inviting the community to a FREE Season Preview event on Thursday, September 7 at the Lobero Theatre.
Camerata Pacifica Reveals 2023-24 Season and Appointment of New Executive Director

Camerata Pacifica Reveals 2023-24 Season and Appointment of New Executive Director

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2023
 Camerata Pacifica, a chamber music collective renowned for its musical versatility and bold programming that illuminates the limitless scope of the chamber music repertoire, announced its 2023-24 season, its 34th, as well as the appointment of Ana Papakhian, a dedicated arts administrator with 2
Santa Barbara Symphony Performs Beethoven 9: An Ode to Joy, Hope & Community in Octo

Santa Barbara Symphony Performs Beethoven 9: An Ode to Joy, Hope & Community in October

by BWW News Desk — July 31, 2023
Santa Barbara Symphony presents Beethoven 9: An Ode to Joy, Hope & Community on October 14 & 15, 2023.
Ensemble Theatre Company to Present PLAY IT FORWARD Benefit Concert Supporting Educat

Ensemble Theatre Company to Present PLAY IT FORWARD Benefit Concert Supporting Education

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC), Santa Barbara's esteemed resident theatre company, is has announced 'Play It Forward,' a benefit concert featuring current and former ETC students alongside six renowned Broadway stars.
Granada Theatre Reveals Honorees For 7th Annual Legends Gala

Granada Theatre Reveals Honorees For 7th Annual Legends Gala

by BWW News Desk — July 19, 2023
The Granada Theatre has announced the 7th Annual  Granada Theatre Legends Gala on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Santa Barbara Symphony Renews Commitment To Musicians In New 3 Year Contract

Santa Barbara Symphony Renews Commitment To Musicians In New 3 Year Contract

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2023
The Santa Barbara Symphony and the American Federation of Musicians have announced a new three-year contract, extending through June 2026.
UCSB Theater/Dance's LAUNCH PAD 2023 Summer Reading Series Line-up Announced

UCSB Theater/Dance's LAUNCH PAD 2023 Summer Reading Series Line-up Announced

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2023
​​​​​​​Have you ever wondered how a play goes from a blank page to a full stage? UCSB Theater/Dance's LAUNCH PAD program invites you into the process where plays are developed from the ground up.
The Santa Barbara Symphony Reveals 2023-24 Season

The Santa Barbara Symphony Reveals 2023-24 Season

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2023
 The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced its 2023-24 season, continuing a musical legacy focused on the transformative power of music.

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