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SBCC Presents SOMETHING ROTTEN!

SBCC Presents SOMETHING ROTTEN!

by BWW News Desk — June 20, 2022
The Theatre Group at SBCC is excited to announce the first show of the 2022-23 season will be the exuberant musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick.
Photos: First Look at SLEUTH, Now Playing at Ensemble Theatre Company

Photos: First Look at SLEUTH, Now Playing at Ensemble Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — June 10, 2022
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fifth and final show of its 2021-2022 Season, one of the most iconic and celebrated thrillers ever written, SLEUTH, by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Jenny Sullivan.
Ojai Playwrights Announces Robert H. Egan Legacy Fund at 25th Anniversary Benefit Gal

Ojai Playwrights Announces Robert H. Egan Legacy Fund at 25th Anniversary Benefit Gala

by BWW News Desk — June 10, 2022
Ojai Playwrights Conference announced the founding of the Robert H.
New Hollywood String Quartet and Da Camera Society Present Summer of Beethoven Chambe

New Hollywood String Quartet and Da Camera Society Present Summer of Beethoven Chamber Music Festival

by BWW News Desk — June 8, 2022
The New Hollywood String Quartet and The Da Camera Society present the Summer of Beethoven Chamber Music Festival, a four-concert festival featuring 11 works built around the composer's beloved chamber music, on July 14 - 17, 2022, at the stunning Pompeian Room of the Doheny Mansion.
USCB Department of Theater/Dance to Present Kinetic Lab Dance Concert

USCB Department of Theater/Dance to Present Kinetic Lab Dance Concert

by BWW News Desk — May 29, 2022
The UCSB Department of Theater/Dance is thrilled to announce Kinetic Lab 2022, our final dance concert of the Performance Season.
UCSB Department of Theater/Dance's LAUNCH PAD Presents: A Preview Production of A MED

UCSB Department of Theater/Dance's LAUNCH PAD Presents: A Preview Production of A MEDUSA THREAD

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2022
The Department of Theater/Dance’s LAUNCH PAD new play development program at UCSB, presents a preview production of brand new play, A Medusa Thread, written by Candrice Jones and directed by Shirley Jo Finney.
AQUA an Original Dance/Theater Work to Premiere at UCSB's Hatlen Theater

AQUA an Original Dance/Theater Work to Premiere at UCSB's Hatlen Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2022
Following their successful collaboration with the creation of Avian in 2019, Carley Conder (Arizona State University) and Valerie Huston (UCSB Dance Faculty) now consider the power of water in all of its forms.
Dancer and Choreographer Vanessa Isaac Announces Her Return to Performing and Teachin

Dancer and Choreographer Vanessa Isaac Announces Her Return to Performing and Teaching

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2022
Acclaimed Santa Barbara-based dancer and choreographer Vanessa Isaac will return to European teaching studios for the first time in more than two years on May 21 and 22, signaling her long-awaited return to regular engagements nationally and internationally.
BWW Previews: PUFFS at the Anacapa School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry

BWW Previews: PUFFS at the Anacapa School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry

by Maggie Yates — May 10, 2022
'Puffs,' or 'Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic' (by Matt Cox and presented this week by the students of the Anacapa School of Witchcraft and Wizardry), seeks to tell the stories of one of the less visible houses at a “certain school of magic”: the “puffs.
UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2022
The Department of Theater/Dance at UCSB continues our return to live performances with our Spring musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, and conceived by Rebecca Feldman.
Music Academy Of The West Announces 75th Anniversary Summer Festival

Music Academy Of The West Announces 75th Anniversary Summer Festival

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2022
The Music Academy has revealed its ambitious plans for the 75th Anniversary Summer Festival.
BWW Feature: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES at Rubicon Theatre

BWW Feature: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES at Rubicon Theatre

by Anna Jensen — April 25, 2022
NAACP, Garland and Ovation Award-winning actor Chris Butler plays 36 different roles in Rubicon Theatre Company’s production of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Anna Deavere Smith.
BWW Previews: TICK, TICK ... BOOM! at Out Of The Box Theatre Company

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.
Music Academy Of The West 2022 Alumni Enterprise Awardees Announced

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.
Santa Barbara Acoustic Series Presents Guitar Virtuosos Pierre Bensusan and Sean McGo

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.
Violin Superstar Anne Akiko Meyers Returns To Play With The Santa Barbara Symphony, M

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.
Santa Barbara Public Library and PlayFest Santa Barbara Announce 2022 Reading and Wor

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.
CAMA Presents James Ehnes and Orion Weiss In Concert

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.
BWW Review: AMERICAN SON at Ensemble Theatre At The New Vic

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.
Photos: First Look at the Ensemble Theatre Company's AMERICAN SON

Photos: First Look at the Ensemble Theatre Company's AMERICAN SON

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 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.
BWW Previews: AMERICAN SON at Ensemble Theatre Company

BWW Previews: AMERICAN SON at Ensemble Theatre Company

by Maggie Yates — April 6, 2022
Kendra (played by Tracey A.
Ensemble Theatre Company to Stage AMERICAN SON

Ensemble Theatre Company to Stage AMERICAN SON

by BWW News Desk — April 2, 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.
PCPA Presents INTO THE WOODS, Beginning Performances April 28

PCPA Presents INTO THE WOODS, Beginning Performances April 28

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 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

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.

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