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Santa Barbara Festival Ballet Presents THE NUTCRACKER At The Arlington Coming To Santa Barbara This December 
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
Santa Barbara Festival Ballet will present its 47th annual production of The Nutcracker at The Arlington Theater. The beloved holiday tradition is returning with three performances on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11. This is a family friendly event, so all ages are invited to enjoy the show and celebrate the holiday season!
Santa Barbara Strings Tunes Up For Its 13th Season With New Board Members, Record-Breaking Enrollment And More
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2022
Santa Barbara Strings tunes up for its 13th season - metaphorically with an infusion of new board members and literally as a record-breaking number of young musicians prepare for their upcoming Winter Concert in December.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Open at Ensemble Theatre Company This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Company will present the second show of its 2022-23 Season, an all-new take on the holiday favorite, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, written by Charles Dickens, adapted by Patrick Barlow (The 39 Steps) and directed by Jamie Torcellini. 
Photos: First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Rubicon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2022
Rubicon Theatre Company has released production photos for their production of In the Heights, which opens October 29 and closes November 13. Performances are Wednesdays through Sundays at Rubicon’s home, the recently named Karyn Jackson Theatre. Check out photos of the production here.
THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Comes to UCSB Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
UCSB has announced the next installment of the Department of Theater/Dance’s 2022-2023 season, The Government Inspector adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original by Nikolai Gogol, and directed by Michael Bernard, coming to the Hatlen Theater November 16-20, 2022. 
SBCC Theatre Arts Department Presents Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
SBCC Theatre Arts Department will present a student showcase production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Katie Laris, November 9-19, 2022 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.  
Santa Barbara Symphony's WISDOM OF THE WATER, EARTH & SKY Honors Ancient Chumash Culture
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony's 70th Anniversary season continues with Wisdom of the Water, Earth, Sky on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 3 pm, preceded by a pre-concert “Conversation with Nir” at 2:00 pm. 
Feature: MISS YOU LIKE HELL at Out Of The Box Theatre At Center Stage
by Anna Jensen - October 25, 2022
Miss You Like Hell plays November 4-13, 2022 (Friday - Sunday) at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara, CA.
Santa Barbara Symphony to Host Free Fall Youth Ensembles Concerts This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced its fall youth ensemble performances on October 29 and 30. Under the artistic vision of Music & Artistic Director Maestro Nir Kabaretti and administered by Vice President of Community Education and Enrichment, Dr. Nick Fuentes, the youth ensembles boast the largest enrollment in years, a strong parent volunteer group and new, accessible rehearsal and performance spaces. 
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards Before October 31st
by BWW Awards - October 12, 2022
There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!
SBCC Theatre Arts Department Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2022
​​​​​​​SBCC Theatre Arts Department presents a student showcase production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Katie Laris, November 9-19, 2022 in the Jurkowitz Theatre. 
Photos: First Look at CARMEN JONES at the Ensemble Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Company is presenting CARMEN JONES, music by Georges Bizet with book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, choreography by Lisa Ruffin, musical direction by William Foster McDaniel, and directed by Jonathan Fox. CARMEN JONES runs through Sunday, October 23, 2022 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara. See photos here!
Ron Howard to Screen Wildfire Film REBUILDING PARADISE in Ojai
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2022
Rebuilding Paradise, a cautionary tale that we all should see and take to heart, will be a free event on October 16, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Matilija Auditorium. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available on multiple screens. However, due to the limited size of the auditorium, only Ojai Valley residents can be accommodated. 
Photos: First Look At THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG At The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College presents THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer, directed by Saundra McClain, October 12-29, 2022 in the Garvin Theatre. See photos from the production.
Photos: Get a Sneak Peek at the Cast of CARMEN JONES at Ensemble Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Company will present the first show of its 2022-23 Season, CARMEN JONES, music by Georges Bizet with book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, choreography by Lisa Ruffin, musical direction by William Foster McDaniel, and directed by Jonathan Fox. CARMEN JONES begins previews on Thursday, October 6. See photos here!
PCPA Promotes Emily Trask To Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre has announced the promotion of Emily Trask, Resident Artist/Literary Director to the role of Associate Artistic Director effective August 1, 2022.
GRAND AVE ARTS: ALL ACCESS Returns To In-Person Event Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2022
​​​​​​​Grand Ave Arts: All Access, one of L.A.'s longest running free open house events for arts and culture, will return to a live in-person event on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., after a two-year absence due to COVID-19.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College presents THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer, directed by Saundra McClain, October 12-29, 2022 in the Garvin Theatre.
The Granada Theatre to Present CATS in October
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA SERIES and will take The Granada Theatre stage October 17–18, 2022.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Colburn School Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
The Colburn School has announced its 2022-23 season, which brings together the School's exceptional students and faculty with today's most esteemed artists in a wide variety of free or low-cost programs offered on campus and throughout Los Angeles. 
CAMA Opens New Season October 10
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will open its 104th concert season with a highly anticipated performance by the venerable City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra together with British cello wunderkind Sheku Kanneh-Mason at the Granada Theatre on October 10.
Single Tickets For The 2022-23 Broadway In Santa Barbara Series On Sale Tomorrow!
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2022
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to four engagements in the 22–23 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA SERIES will go on sale Tuesday, August 30 at 12:30 p.m. All engagements will be held at The Granada Theatre. 
Santa Barbara Symphony Hosts Free Season Preview On September 1
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony invites the community to a FREE Season Preview event on Thursday, September 1, from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at The Lobero Theatre. Hosted by Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti, this preview is open to the public and an opportunity to hear all about the upcoming 2022-23 70th anniversary season and enjoy musical performances. 
Rubicon Theatre Company to Present ALMOST, MAINE in September
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Rubicon Theatre Company will present the third production of its 2022-2023 Season with ALMOST, MAINE, written by JOHN CARIANI and directed by STEPHANIE A. COLTRIN.  ALMOST, MAINE begins previews on Wednesday, September 7; opens on Saturday, September 10 at 7 p.m.; and runs through Sunday, September 25.

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