BWW Previews: TICK, TICK ... BOOM! at Out Of The Box Theatre Company
by Maggie Yates - April 25, 2022
The main character is a musical theater writer named Jonathan who's trying to get his foot in the door in the New York theater scene. He's turning 30, his friends are moving up in their careers, and he's learning to manage expectations and reality in his life's endeavors.
by Maggie Yates - April 25, 2022
The main character is a musical theater writer named Jonathan who's trying to get his foot in the door in the New York theater scene. He's turning 30, his friends are moving up in their careers, and he's learning to manage expectations and reality in his life's endeavors.
Music Academy Of The West 2022 Alumni Enterprise Awardees Announced
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
The Music Academy of the West has designated $75,000 in funding for four Alumni Enterprise Award projects as part of its 75th anniversary initiatives. These ventures have the potential to spark change in the field of classical music and beyond. The winners' groundbreaking work will provoke new thinking about the arts and their reflection of society.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
The Music Academy of the West has designated $75,000 in funding for four Alumni Enterprise Award projects as part of its 75th anniversary initiatives. These ventures have the potential to spark change in the field of classical music and beyond. The winners' groundbreaking work will provoke new thinking about the arts and their reflection of society.
Santa Barbara Acoustic Series Presents Guitar Virtuosos Pierre Bensusan and Sean McGowan
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
On Sunday, April 17th at 7:30pm, SB Acoustic Guitar Series will present a live Double Bill performance with French acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan, and, renowned American jazz guitarist Sean McGowan at Soho Restaurant & Music Club,1221 State St. #205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
On Sunday, April 17th at 7:30pm, SB Acoustic Guitar Series will present a live Double Bill performance with French acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan, and, renowned American jazz guitarist Sean McGowan at Soho Restaurant & Music Club,1221 State St. #205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Violin Superstar Anne Akiko Meyers Returns To Play With The Santa Barbara Symphony, May 1
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony presents “Fandango Picante” with guest violin superstar Anne Akiko Meyers, on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 4:00 pm and Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7:30 pm at the Granada Theatre. Akiko Meyers returns to ignite the stage with Fandango, a new piece written specifically for her by legendary Mexican composer Arturo Márquez, who will also be in attendance. This piece recently made its world premiere with the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony presents “Fandango Picante” with guest violin superstar Anne Akiko Meyers, on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 4:00 pm and Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7:30 pm at the Granada Theatre. Akiko Meyers returns to ignite the stage with Fandango, a new piece written specifically for her by legendary Mexican composer Arturo Márquez, who will also be in attendance. This piece recently made its world premiere with the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl.
Santa Barbara Public Library and PlayFest Santa Barbara Announce 2022 Reading and Workshop
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
PlayFest Santa Barbara, under the Artistic Direction of R. Michael Gros, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library presents the (covid-delayed) Ninth Annual Festival of New Plays. The staged reading of Jerry Slaff's Honoree Play, LIES, will take place at the Santa Barbara Central Library on Saturday, APRIL 30th, at 6 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
PlayFest Santa Barbara, under the Artistic Direction of R. Michael Gros, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library presents the (covid-delayed) Ninth Annual Festival of New Plays. The staged reading of Jerry Slaff's Honoree Play, LIES, will take place at the Santa Barbara Central Library on Saturday, APRIL 30th, at 6 p.m.
CAMA Presents James Ehnes and Orion Weiss In Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will conclude its 2022 season in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, May 24, with an appearance by acclaimed Canadian violinist James Ehnes at the Lobero Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will conclude its 2022 season in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, May 24, with an appearance by acclaimed Canadian violinist James Ehnes at the Lobero Theatre.
BWW Review: AMERICAN SON at Ensemble Theatre At The New Vic
by Maggie Yates - April 13, 2022
There's a lot to like about Ensemble's production of American Son, Christopher Demos-Brown's play about race and privilege in American society. The play feels timely and pertinent, broaching topics that bear weight on the minds of today's human in America: namely those born from the insistent racism that seems grossly intrinsic to our culture. This representation of current events and culture is an important role for theatrical storytelling.
by Maggie Yates - April 13, 2022
There's a lot to like about Ensemble's production of American Son, Christopher Demos-Brown's play about race and privilege in American society. The play feels timely and pertinent, broaching topics that bear weight on the minds of today's human in America: namely those born from the insistent racism that seems grossly intrinsic to our culture. This representation of current events and culture is an important role for theatrical storytelling.
Photos: First Look at the Ensemble Theatre Company's AMERICAN SON
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fourth show of its 2021-2022 season, the contemporary thriller, American Son, by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Jonathan Fox. American Son begins previews on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30pm, opens on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00pm and runs through Sunday, April 24, 2022 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara. American Son is a collaboration with The English Theatre Frankfurt, Germany.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fourth show of its 2021-2022 season, the contemporary thriller, American Son, by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Jonathan Fox. American Son begins previews on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30pm, opens on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00pm and runs through Sunday, April 24, 2022 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara. American Son is a collaboration with The English Theatre Frankfurt, Germany.
BWW Previews: AMERICAN SON at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Maggie Yates - April 06, 2022
Kendra (played by Tracey A. Leigh) is a Black protagonist who is managing anxiety around her missing, bi-racial son. She and her estranged partner (played by Jamison Jones), who is white, are forced to interact in the police precinct as they play this high-stakes waiting game that unfolds in real time.
by Maggie Yates - April 06, 2022
Kendra (played by Tracey A. Leigh) is a Black protagonist who is managing anxiety around her missing, bi-racial son. She and her estranged partner (played by Jamison Jones), who is white, are forced to interact in the police precinct as they play this high-stakes waiting game that unfolds in real time.
Ensemble Theatre Company to Stage AMERICAN SON
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fourth show of its 2021-2022 season, the contemporary thriller, American Son, by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Jonathan Fox. American Son begins previews on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30pm, opens on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00pm and runs through Sunday, April 24, 2022 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara. American Son is a collaboration with The English Theatre Frankfurt, Germany.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fourth show of its 2021-2022 season, the contemporary thriller, American Son, by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Jonathan Fox. American Son begins previews on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30pm, opens on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00pm and runs through Sunday, April 24, 2022 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara. American Son is a collaboration with The English Theatre Frankfurt, Germany.
PCPA Presents INTO THE WOODS, Beginning Performances April 28
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2022
PCPA's production of Into the Woods comes to the Marian Theatre April 28th through May 15th.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2022
PCPA's production of Into the Woods comes to the Marian Theatre April 28th through May 15th.
MUSE/IQUE And Special Guest Nikka Costa Explore LAUREL CANYON
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
MUSE/IQUE continues its adventurous yearlong concert series, L.A. Composed: A Festival of Los Angeles Music, with “Laurel Canyon,” a musical journey into one of rock-n-roll’s most mythical neighborhoods, home to artists such as The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, all of whom shaped a generation with their timeless music.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
MUSE/IQUE continues its adventurous yearlong concert series, L.A. Composed: A Festival of Los Angeles Music, with “Laurel Canyon,” a musical journey into one of rock-n-roll’s most mythical neighborhoods, home to artists such as The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, all of whom shaped a generation with their timeless music.
Robert Egan, Artistic Director/Producer For Ojai Playwrights Conference, To Step Down
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
Change is coming for the Ojai Playwrights Conference. Artistic Director/Producer Robert Egan has decided to step down at the end of 2022, OPC’s 25th Anniversary Season. Egan has led the organization for 21 years, bringing the Ojai Playwrights Conference to national attention and making it one of the leading new play development programs in the U.S.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
Change is coming for the Ojai Playwrights Conference. Artistic Director/Producer Robert Egan has decided to step down at the end of 2022, OPC’s 25th Anniversary Season. Egan has led the organization for 21 years, bringing the Ojai Playwrights Conference to national attention and making it one of the leading new play development programs in the U.S.
Santa Barbara High School Theatre to Present CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie.
Photos: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents THE WOLVES
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2022
The Theatre Group at SBCC will finish the 75th Anniversary season with Sarah DeLappe’s new play, THE WOLVES, April 6-23, 2022 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2022
The Theatre Group at SBCC will finish the 75th Anniversary season with Sarah DeLappe’s new play, THE WOLVES, April 6-23, 2022 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.
Santa Barbara Symphony Welcomes Back Silver-Garburg Piano Duo This April
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony presents “Romance in a New Key” on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 pm at the Granada Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony presents “Romance in a New Key” on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 pm at the Granada Theatre.
BWW Previews: WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU ARE at Community Arts Workshop
by Maggie Yates - March 16, 2022
Small, Ponce, and Tautz have partnered with local artists and artisans to produce free mythmaking workshops to perpetuate the arts of story creation and storytelling. From these workshops evolved 'Who Knows What You Are,' the finale performance showcasing work developed throughout the workshops. An original song cycle that incorporates theater, music, and film, this production depicts the birth of the world, 'in a mythic, surreal way.'
by Maggie Yates - March 16, 2022
Small, Ponce, and Tautz have partnered with local artists and artisans to produce free mythmaking workshops to perpetuate the arts of story creation and storytelling. From these workshops evolved 'Who Knows What You Are,' the finale performance showcasing work developed throughout the workshops. An original song cycle that incorporates theater, music, and film, this production depicts the birth of the world, 'in a mythic, surreal way.'
Meredith Cabaniss Presents RITE OF SPRING at UC Santa Barbara With Selah Dance Collective
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2022
Local dance artist and graduate student in the Department of Theater and Dance Meredith Cabaniss presents Rite of Spring, a program featuring a contemporary adaptation of Le Sacre du Printemps and performances by dance artists from throughout Southern California. Rite of Spring runs April 15-16, 2022 at the Hatlen Theater on University of California, Santa Barbara campus.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2022
Local dance artist and graduate student in the Department of Theater and Dance Meredith Cabaniss presents Rite of Spring, a program featuring a contemporary adaptation of Le Sacre du Printemps and performances by dance artists from throughout Southern California. Rite of Spring runs April 15-16, 2022 at the Hatlen Theater on University of California, Santa Barbara campus.
The Theatre Group at SBCC to Present THE WOLVES
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
The Theatre Group at SBCC will finish the 75th Anniversary season with Sarah DeLappe's new play, THE WOLVES, April 6-23, 2022 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
The Theatre Group at SBCC will finish the 75th Anniversary season with Sarah DeLappe's new play, THE WOLVES, April 6-23, 2022 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.
Santa Barbara Symphony Presents SONIC BOOM With Renowned Organist Cameron Carpenter
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony presents “Sonic Boom” on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 20 at 3:00 pm at the Granada Theatre. The Symphony welcomes Cameron Carpenter, the world-renowned American organist who became the first organist to ever be nominated for a Grammy Award.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
The Santa Barbara Symphony presents “Sonic Boom” on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 20 at 3:00 pm at the Granada Theatre. The Symphony welcomes Cameron Carpenter, the world-renowned American organist who became the first organist to ever be nominated for a Grammy Award.
Music Academy Of The West Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary With Flagship Programs
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The Music Academy of the West looks boldly to the future in this milestone year. Programming has expanded year-round for community, fellows, and alumni. Classically trained musicians are provided opportunities to unleash their creativity and connect with audiences onstage and offstage.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The Music Academy of the West looks boldly to the future in this milestone year. Programming has expanded year-round for community, fellows, and alumni. Classically trained musicians are provided opportunities to unleash their creativity and connect with audiences onstage and offstage.
Pacific Conservatory Theatre Presents MOTHER ROAD, March 13
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2022
PCPA's production of Mother Road comes to the Severson Theatre, March 10th through March 27th.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2022
PCPA's production of Mother Road comes to the Severson Theatre, March 10th through March 27th.
Photos: First Look at MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Theatre Group at SBCC
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2022
The Theatre Group at SBCC will continue the 75th anniversary season with Agatha Christie’s mystery, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, adapted by Ken Ludwig, directed by Katie Laris, March 2-19, 2022 in the Garvin Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2022
The Theatre Group at SBCC will continue the 75th anniversary season with Agatha Christie’s mystery, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, adapted by Ken Ludwig, directed by Katie Laris, March 2-19, 2022 in the Garvin Theatre.
THE BONES OF CONTENTION Will Be Performed by The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2022
The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance will present The Bones of Contention, a new play written and directed by Professor Leo Cabranes-Grant.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2022
The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance will present The Bones of Contention, a new play written and directed by Professor Leo Cabranes-Grant.
The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance Presents SPECTRAL FREQUENCIES This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance will present Spectral Frequencies, a new play devised and directed by our graduate student Jo Palazuelos-Krukowski. A ghostly tapestry of Australian aural dramas brought to life for the stage, Spectral Frequencies is a wondrous amalgam of scary stories showcasing the island continent's rich legacy of twentieth-century horror radio.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2022
The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance will present Spectral Frequencies, a new play devised and directed by our graduate student Jo Palazuelos-Krukowski. A ghostly tapestry of Australian aural dramas brought to life for the stage, Spectral Frequencies is a wondrous amalgam of scary stories showcasing the island continent's rich legacy of twentieth-century horror radio.
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
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Petty Rocks and Kid Galaga
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Million Dollar Quartet
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