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Lompoc Theatre Project Raises Over $125,000 in 2021

Lompoc Theatre Project Raises Over $125,000 in 2021

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2022
In the summer, Lorraine Cox, a Lompoc resident, donated her vacant lot on the corner of North H Street and Walnut Avenue in memory of her husband, former Superior Court judge and community activist Terrill F.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Leads Best Streaming Play!

by BWW Staff — December 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
SHINE ON – THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Comes to The Fox for Valentine's Weekend

SHINE ON – THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Comes to The Fox for Valentine's Weekend

by BWW News Desk — December 21, 2021
Shine On - The Live Pink Floyd Experience has been performing for over 17 years.
Violin Superstar Anne Akiko Meyers Returns To The Santa Barbara Symphony For FANDANGO

Violin Superstar Anne Akiko Meyers Returns To The Santa Barbara Symphony For FANDANGO PICANTE

by BWW News Desk — December 20, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony presents “Fandango Picante” with guest violin superstar Anne Akiko Meyers, on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, January 16, 2022, at 3:00 pm.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Leads Best Streaming Play!

by BWW Staff — December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Santa Barbara Symphony Welcomes Todd Aldrich To Board Of Directors

Santa Barbara Symphony Welcomes Todd Aldrich To Board Of Directors

by BWW News Desk — December 13, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony welcomes Todd Aldrich to its Board of Directors.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; Garvin's THE THIN MAN Leads Bes

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; Garvin's THE THIN MAN Leads Best Streaming Play

by BWW Staff — December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
The Theatre Group At SBCC Announces Auditions For SOMETHING ROTTEN!

The Theatre Group At SBCC Announces Auditions For SOMETHING ROTTEN!

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2021
The Theatre Group at SBCC will hold auditions for its upcoming 2022 summer musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN! Music & Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick, Book by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O'Farrell, Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick.
BWW Previews: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Alcazar Theatre

BWW Previews: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Alcazar Theatre

by Maggie Yates — December 10, 2021
The production, says Sirianni, has a great message for all ages: no matter what your beliefs are, commit to believing in them with your whole heart.
Photos: Ensemble Theatre Company Presents THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

Photos: Ensemble Theatre Company Presents THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

by BWW News Desk — December 7, 2021
Ensemble Theatre Company is presenting the second show of its 2021-2022 season, a romantic holiday treat for the entire family, The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and directed by Michael Butler.
BWW Review: THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Ensemble Theatre Company

BWW Review: THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Ensemble Theatre Company

by Maggie Yates — December 6, 2021
'The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley' is Jane Austin fanfiction that allows her popular characters life after the end of the novel.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; First Stats Announced!

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; First Stats Announced!

by BWW — December 6, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Previews: THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Ensemble Theatre Company

BWW Previews: THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Ensemble Theatre Company

by Maggie Yates — November 30, 2021
“The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley,” written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and produced by Ensemble Theater Company, is the second of three imagined sequels to Jane Austen’s 'Pride and Prejudice.
Voting Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards - Including In Person & S

Voting Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards - Including In Person & Streaming Categories!

by BWW Staff — November 22, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
UCSB Theater/Dance Presents KINETIC LAB 2021

UCSB Theater/Dance Presents KINETIC LAB 2021

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2021
Kicking off the 2021-2022 Dance Performance Season at the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance and a return to live performance, KINETIC LAB 2021 will feature new works by BFA Dance Students.
BWW Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Marian Theater

BWW Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Marian Theater

by Anna Jensen — November 17, 2021
The Secret Garden, PCPA's enchanting holiday musical, will delight the whole family with its hopeful, heartfelt story of love, loss, and regeneration.
BWW Review: TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND at UCSB Theater Department

BWW Review: TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND at UCSB Theater Department

by Maggie Yates — November 8, 2021
UCSB students get a physical workout in Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, a series of 35 2-minute plays performed in random order based on audience suggestion.
Colburn School Presents Recovered VOICES 2021: Schulhoff And More, An Original Multim

Colburn School Presents Recovered VOICES 2021: Schulhoff And More, An Original Multimedia Series

by BWW News Desk — November 2, 2021
Recovered Voices 2021: Schulhoff and More, an original multimedia series featuring James Conlon, premieres on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
UCSB Theater/Dance Presents SEAGULL This Month

UCSB Theater/Dance Presents SEAGULL This Month

by BWW News Desk — November 2, 2021
When the show first premiered, it was met with such hostility that it was originally considered a failure.
SBCC Theatre Arts Department Performs LAUGHING WITH DURANG This Month

SBCC Theatre Arts Department Performs LAUGHING WITH DURANG This Month

by BWW News Desk — November 2, 2021
SBCC Theatre Arts Department presents a student showcase of Christopher Durang plays, affectionately called LAUGHING WITH DURANG, November 10-20, 2021 in the Jurkowitz Theatre, directed by Matt Talbott.
UCSB Theater/Dance Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND

UCSB Theater/Dance Presents TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND

by BWW News Desk — October 29, 2021
The Department of Theater and Dance presents Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, a unique ensemble performance that seeks to present 35 plays in 70 minutes.
Santa Barbara Symphony Presents 'Royal Fireworks' Next Month

Santa Barbara Symphony Presents 'Royal Fireworks' Next Month

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2021
The Santa Barbara Symphony welcomes guest conductor Nic McGegan for its next performance, “Royal Fireworks” on November 13 & 14 at the Granada Theatre, featuring a tribute to the 300th Anniversary of the Brandenberg concertos.
Nominations Close Sunday For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards

Nominations Close Sunday For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards

by BWW Staff — October 26, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards

Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards

by BWW Staff — October 20, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: RIPCORD at The Theatre Group At SBCC

BWW Review: RIPCORD at The Theatre Group At SBCC

by Maggie Yates — October 18, 2021
Ripcord is fun piece to launch SBCC’s 75th season, one with a sense of humor that takes a smart look at relatable interpersonal issues.

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