Leonard Bernstein's Take On Marriage Circa 1950 To Get Showing At Center Stage Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
Opera Santa Barbara concludes its 2017-2018 season with a double bill of two one-act operas by American masters sponsored by the Mosher Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
Opera Santa Barbara concludes its 2017-2018 season with a double bill of two one-act operas by American masters sponsored by the Mosher Foundation.
The Granada Theatre Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the completion of the historic Granada Theatre Restoration Project, and recognizes the vast and diverse programming and performances that have taken the stage at the new theater. Based on feedback from the eight organizations that would become The Granada Theatre's resident companies, the goal of the Renovation Project was to build an extraordinary performance hall that would exceed the needs of the Santa Barbara region's performing arts companies for the next century to come. As one of the most anticipated renovations of its time, the curtains rose on March 6, 2008 for the Grand Reopening and unveiled the beautifully restored theater, and a new beacon within the Santa Barbara community.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the completion of the historic Granada Theatre Restoration Project, and recognizes the vast and diverse programming and performances that have taken the stage at the new theater. Based on feedback from the eight organizations that would become The Granada Theatre's resident companies, the goal of the Renovation Project was to build an extraordinary performance hall that would exceed the needs of the Santa Barbara region's performing arts companies for the next century to come. As one of the most anticipated renovations of its time, the curtains rose on March 6, 2008 for the Grand Reopening and unveiled the beautifully restored theater, and a new beacon within the Santa Barbara community.
Slo Repertory Theatre Presents Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018
The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre is thrilled to present the hilarious comedy/ thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the book by John Buchan and the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name. The play is a fast-paced whodunit that mixes the 1935 Hitchcock masterpiece with the juicy spy novel by Buchan and a dash of Monty Python comedy.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018
The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre is thrilled to present the hilarious comedy/ thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the book by John Buchan and the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name. The play is a fast-paced whodunit that mixes the 1935 Hitchcock masterpiece with the juicy spy novel by Buchan and a dash of Monty Python comedy.
Calling All Artists! Submissions For Granada Plaza Mural Project Now Open
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
The Granada Theatre has announced the Plaza Granada Mural Project, a new public art mural project located on the Granada Paseo wall (map here), which connects State Street with The Granada Garage. Professional artists from across the tri-county areas are invited to submit a proposal for this amazing opportunity to make their mark on the Santa Barbara art scene. An initiative of the Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement, this permanent outdoor installation will be highly visible to locals and tourists alike, and will serve to beautify and enhance the paseo, making it safer and more welcoming to pedestrians and theater-goers.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
The Granada Theatre has announced the Plaza Granada Mural Project, a new public art mural project located on the Granada Paseo wall (map here), which connects State Street with The Granada Garage. Professional artists from across the tri-county areas are invited to submit a proposal for this amazing opportunity to make their mark on the Santa Barbara art scene. An initiative of the Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement, this permanent outdoor installation will be highly visible to locals and tourists alike, and will serve to beautify and enhance the paseo, making it safer and more welcoming to pedestrians and theater-goers.
Local Students Gain Inside Access to Theater Productions through Jurkowitz Fellowship Program
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2018
The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement is pleased to announce the Jurkowitz Fellows in the Performing Arts Program returns for its third year, at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.) on March 20 and 21, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2018
The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement is pleased to announce the Jurkowitz Fellows in the Performing Arts Program returns for its third year, at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St.) on March 20 and 21, 2018.
Ido Samuel Does Star Turn In MY COUSIN Debuting At Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival Sunday
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Ido Samuel grew up dreaming of coming to America one day. When his career goals led him to come to Hollywood, it was not easy for the young Israeli actor to leave his family and familiar world behind for a new life; but when he finally seized the opportunity and moved here, he knew he had made the right choice.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Ido Samuel grew up dreaming of coming to America one day. When his career goals led him to come to Hollywood, it was not easy for the young Israeli actor to leave his family and familiar world behind for a new life; but when he finally seized the opportunity and moved here, he knew he had made the right choice.
The Theatre Group At SBCC To Present CRIMES OF THE HEART
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
The Final production of the 2017/2018 season will be the winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, CRIMES OF THE HEART by Beth Henley. April 11-28, 2018 in the intimate Jurkowitz Theatre, directed by R. Michael Gros.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
The Final production of the 2017/2018 season will be the winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, CRIMES OF THE HEART by Beth Henley. April 11-28, 2018 in the intimate Jurkowitz Theatre, directed by R. Michael Gros.
Review Roundup: COMMUNICATING DOORS at The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College!
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
The reviews are in for COMMUNICATING DOORS at Santa Barbara City College! A hilarious comedy by Alan Ayckbourn, COMMUNICATING DOORS opened on March 2nd, and will run through March 17th.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
The reviews are in for COMMUNICATING DOORS at Santa Barbara City College! A hilarious comedy by Alan Ayckbourn, COMMUNICATING DOORS opened on March 2nd, and will run through March 17th.
BWW Review: COMMUNICATING DOORS at SBCC Theater Group
by Maggie Yates - March 10, 2018
Alan Ayckbourne's 'Communicating Doors,' produced by the SBCC Theatre Group, follows Poopay (Felicia Hall), a blue-collar London dominatrix who shows up at a luxury hotel to service wealthy business mogul, Reece (Matt Smith), but instead gets pressured into witnessing his deathbed confession of embezzlement and murder. On the run from Reece's homicidal business partner, Julian (George Coe), who isn't keen on being outed for his part in the murder of Reece's two deceased wives, Ruella (Leslie Gangle Howe) and Jessica (Brittany Harter), Poopay hides in a hotel closet. The closet houses a time portal that takes her back twenty years to the night of Ruella's murder, in the very same hotel suite. Poopay and Ruella team up to prevent the murder, thus changing the past and altering the future for everyone.
by Maggie Yates - March 10, 2018
Alan Ayckbourne's 'Communicating Doors,' produced by the SBCC Theatre Group, follows Poopay (Felicia Hall), a blue-collar London dominatrix who shows up at a luxury hotel to service wealthy business mogul, Reece (Matt Smith), but instead gets pressured into witnessing his deathbed confession of embezzlement and murder. On the run from Reece's homicidal business partner, Julian (George Coe), who isn't keen on being outed for his part in the murder of Reece's two deceased wives, Ruella (Leslie Gangle Howe) and Jessica (Brittany Harter), Poopay hides in a hotel closet. The closet houses a time portal that takes her back twenty years to the night of Ruella's murder, in the very same hotel suite. Poopay and Ruella team up to prevent the murder, thus changing the past and altering the future for everyone.
Granada Theatre Legends Gala Co-Chairs Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2018
The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) is honored to announce the 4th Annual Granada Theatre Legends Gala on Friday, September 14, 2018. This stunning event is one of Santa Barbara's most impressive fundraisers and features inspiring honorees, extraordinary talent, and dedicated patrons in support of Santa Barbara's cultural community. This year's Legends Gala celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the historic Granada Theatre restoration, completed in 2008.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2018
The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) is honored to announce the 4th Annual Granada Theatre Legends Gala on Friday, September 14, 2018. This stunning event is one of Santa Barbara's most impressive fundraisers and features inspiring honorees, extraordinary talent, and dedicated patrons in support of Santa Barbara's cultural community. This year's Legends Gala celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the historic Granada Theatre restoration, completed in 2008.
BWW Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Granada Theatre
by Maria Nockin - March 03, 2018
On March 2, 2018, Opera Santa Barbara presented Gioachino Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Based on a libretto by Cesare and staged in a more modern manner by director Josh Shaw, the California performance of the early nineteenth century work was thoroughly amusing from overture to final bow.
by Maria Nockin - March 03, 2018
On March 2, 2018, Opera Santa Barbara presented Gioachino Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Based on a libretto by Cesare and staged in a more modern manner by director Josh Shaw, the California performance of the early nineteenth century work was thoroughly amusing from overture to final bow.
Art, Politics, and Passion Mix In New Play MODOTTI AND WESTON
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
MODOTTI AND WESTON is the story of politically passionate people inter-twining with magnetic artists who were all candid about their belief in Communism and often liberal in their sexual pursuits.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
MODOTTI AND WESTON is the story of politically passionate people inter-twining with magnetic artists who were all candid about their belief in Communism and often liberal in their sexual pursuits.
Santa Barbara Symphony To Present Alexander Romanovsky Performing Tchaikovsky and Liszt
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
Ukrainian piano virtuoso Alexander Romanovsky, whose extraordinary technique and interpretive acumen have garnered critical plaudits in the United States and Europe, will perform Franz Liszt's incandescent first piano concerto with the Santa Barbara Symphony, under the baton of Maestro Nir Kabaretti, on Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
Ukrainian piano virtuoso Alexander Romanovsky, whose extraordinary technique and interpretive acumen have garnered critical plaudits in the United States and Europe, will perform Franz Liszt's incandescent first piano concerto with the Santa Barbara Symphony, under the baton of Maestro Nir Kabaretti, on Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25.
PlayFest Santa Barbara Festival Announces 2018 Events
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
PlayFest Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library, and with the support of a Community Arts Grant from the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, presents the Sixth Annual Festival of New Plays. The staged reading of Steve Karp's Honoree Play, REUNION, will take place in the Santa Barbara Central Library on March 10 at 7p.m. REUNION was selected as the 2018 Honoree play following an international competition. E. Bonnie Lewis and Ken Gilbert of DramaDogs will perform the roles of He and She. Maggie Mixsell of Speaking of Stories, will narrate. Anna Jensen, former Ensemble Theatre dramaturge and current co-host of Theatrixsb podcast, will moderate a post reading talkback between the audience and the playwright. The reading is free.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
PlayFest Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library, and with the support of a Community Arts Grant from the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, presents the Sixth Annual Festival of New Plays. The staged reading of Steve Karp's Honoree Play, REUNION, will take place in the Santa Barbara Central Library on March 10 at 7p.m. REUNION was selected as the 2018 Honoree play following an international competition. E. Bonnie Lewis and Ken Gilbert of DramaDogs will perform the roles of He and She. Maggie Mixsell of Speaking of Stories, will narrate. Anna Jensen, former Ensemble Theatre dramaturge and current co-host of Theatrixsb podcast, will moderate a post reading talkback between the audience and the playwright. The reading is free.
Camerata Pacifica's March Performances to Include Penderecki, Saariaho, Somie & Bruce
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018
Camerata Pacifica continues its 28th season with an eclectic March program of today's greatest living composers, featuring musicians Jason Uyeyama (violin), Molly Morkoski (piano), Kristin Lee (violin), Martin Owen (horn), Jose Franch-Ballester (clarinet), Ani Aznavoorian (cello), and Richard Yongjae O'Neill (viola) performing works by Krystof Penderecki, Kaija Saariaho, Somei Satoh and David Bruce.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018
Camerata Pacifica continues its 28th season with an eclectic March program of today's greatest living composers, featuring musicians Jason Uyeyama (violin), Molly Morkoski (piano), Kristin Lee (violin), Martin Owen (horn), Jose Franch-Ballester (clarinet), Ani Aznavoorian (cello), and Richard Yongjae O'Neill (viola) performing works by Krystof Penderecki, Kaija Saariaho, Somei Satoh and David Bruce.
LA BAMBA Screens at The Granada Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
"Cine en Domingo" Film Series presents La Bamba on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 3:00 pm. A program of The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement, "Cine en Domingo" films are presented in Spanish with English subtitles. Assemblymember Monique Limon and actor Andy Valdez will host a compelling dialogue discussing important thematic elements of La Bamba, the 1987 film that tells the story of singer Ritchie Valens and his rise to fame with his chart-toping hit, "La Bamba." The "Cine en Domingo" series as a whole showcases both classic and contemporary Spanish language films, with compelling titles chosen to engage the Latino community and all who love this genre of filmmaking.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
"Cine en Domingo" Film Series presents La Bamba on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 3:00 pm. A program of The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement, "Cine en Domingo" films are presented in Spanish with English subtitles. Assemblymember Monique Limon and actor Andy Valdez will host a compelling dialogue discussing important thematic elements of La Bamba, the 1987 film that tells the story of singer Ritchie Valens and his rise to fame with his chart-toping hit, "La Bamba." The "Cine en Domingo" series as a whole showcases both classic and contemporary Spanish language films, with compelling titles chosen to engage the Latino community and all who love this genre of filmmaking.
Pacific Conservatory Theatre presents THE WATSON INTELLIGENCE
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Spread across two centuries, three characters are looking for connection in PCPA's production of The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Spread across two centuries, three characters are looking for connection in PCPA's production of The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence
BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Marian Theatre, Santa Maria
by Anna Jensen - February 21, 2018
It's 1692, 1953, or 2018, or any year, as you see it...
by Anna Jensen - February 21, 2018
It's 1692, 1953, or 2018, or any year, as you see it...
TOY STORY 3 Comes to The Granada Theatre, 3/9
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement is pleased to partner with the Cliff Drive Care Center to screen Toy Story 3, the fourth installment in the 'Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin' Film Series, on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 7:00pm at The Granada Theatre. The evening will also feature a Q & A with Conklin and representatives from the Cliff Drive Care Center to engage the audience in meaningful conversations about the film. Tickets for the film are $10 or $20 and are available on GranadaSB.org or at the Box Office: (805) 899-2222. The Granda Theatre is offering a discounted family four pack of tickets for $25 and free popcorn for the Toy Story 3 movie screening.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement is pleased to partner with the Cliff Drive Care Center to screen Toy Story 3, the fourth installment in the 'Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin' Film Series, on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 7:00pm at The Granada Theatre. The evening will also feature a Q & A with Conklin and representatives from the Cliff Drive Care Center to engage the audience in meaningful conversations about the film. Tickets for the film are $10 or $20 and are available on GranadaSB.org or at the Box Office: (805) 899-2222. The Granda Theatre is offering a discounted family four pack of tickets for $25 and free popcorn for the Toy Story 3 movie screening.
Granada Theatre to Screen HIDDEN FIGURES with Guest First Lieutenant Victoria Foster
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
The 'Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin' film series continues with Hidden Figures, on Monday, February 19th, at 7:00 pm at The Granada Theatre. The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement is pleased to partner with the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara for the screening of this next film in the beloved "Movies that Matter" series. Series moderator Hal Conklin will be joined by E. Onja Brown-Lawson, President of the Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara, for a pre-screening discussion with special guest First Lieutenant Victoria Foster of Vandenberg Air Force Base. Tickets for the film screening are $10 or $20 and are available online at GranadaSB.org. The Granada Theatre is offering a special discounted family ticket package of four tickets for $25 to this screening.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
The 'Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin' film series continues with Hidden Figures, on Monday, February 19th, at 7:00 pm at The Granada Theatre. The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement is pleased to partner with the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara for the screening of this next film in the beloved "Movies that Matter" series. Series moderator Hal Conklin will be joined by E. Onja Brown-Lawson, President of the Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara, for a pre-screening discussion with special guest First Lieutenant Victoria Foster of Vandenberg Air Force Base. Tickets for the film screening are $10 or $20 and are available online at GranadaSB.org. The Granada Theatre is offering a special discounted family ticket package of four tickets for $25 to this screening.
Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC presents the Comedy Thriller COMMUNICATING DOORS
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
The Theatre Group at SBCC will present will be the comedy thriller COMMUNICATING DOORS by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Katie Laris, February 28-March 17, 2018 in the Garvin Theatre. This intricate, time traveling, comic thriller by the British master of farcical comedy delighted London and New York audiences.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
The Theatre Group at SBCC will present will be the comedy thriller COMMUNICATING DOORS by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Katie Laris, February 28-March 17, 2018 in the Garvin Theatre. This intricate, time traveling, comic thriller by the British master of farcical comedy delighted London and New York audiences.
BWW Review: THE CITY OF CONVERSATION at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Anna Jensen - February 13, 2018
Sharon Lawrence stars in The City of Conversation
by Anna Jensen - February 13, 2018
Sharon Lawrence stars in The City of Conversation
Historic Theatre District Launches TicketsSB.org
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2018
With the ever-increasing abundance of world-class performing arts in Santa Barbara, the Historic Theatre District, home to The Granada Theatre, the Lobero Theatre, and the New Vic Theater, recently launched a new website, TicketsSB.org. TicketsSB.org provides convenient and streamlined access to each venue's website, increasing access to the performing arts, to diverse and passionate audiences, furthering the mission of the Historic Theatre District.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2018
With the ever-increasing abundance of world-class performing arts in Santa Barbara, the Historic Theatre District, home to The Granada Theatre, the Lobero Theatre, and the New Vic Theater, recently launched a new website, TicketsSB.org. TicketsSB.org provides convenient and streamlined access to each venue's website, increasing access to the performing arts, to diverse and passionate audiences, furthering the mission of the Historic Theatre District.
THE WORLD OF EXTREME HAPPINESS Comes to UCSB Department Of Theater And Dance
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2018
UCSB's Department of Theater and Dance presents The World of Extreme Happiness, a play by faculty member and award-winning playwright Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig. The World of Extreme Happiness opens February 16 and runs through February 25 in the Performing Arts Theater. This moving tragedy about the complexities of human nature set in present-day China comes to life under the direction of Daniel Stein.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2018
UCSB's Department of Theater and Dance presents The World of Extreme Happiness, a play by faculty member and award-winning playwright Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig. The World of Extreme Happiness opens February 16 and runs through February 25 in the Performing Arts Theater. This moving tragedy about the complexities of human nature set in present-day China comes to life under the direction of Daniel Stein.
Center For Successful Aging presents SOPHISTICATED LADIES
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2018
The Center for Successful Aging (CSA) is pleased to announce their sixth annual benefit concert, "Sophisticated Ladies," featuring an exclusive performance by local music legend Ike Jenkins and his 20 piece Big Band. CSA will also honor the Assistance League of Santa Barbara with the 'Spirit of Successful Aging" award, recognizing their 70 years of service, commitment and dedication to the local community. The concert will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 2pm at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. Tickets are $100 for patron seats, $25 for adults and $10 for children.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2018
The Center for Successful Aging (CSA) is pleased to announce their sixth annual benefit concert, "Sophisticated Ladies," featuring an exclusive performance by local music legend Ike Jenkins and his 20 piece Big Band. CSA will also honor the Assistance League of Santa Barbara with the 'Spirit of Successful Aging" award, recognizing their 70 years of service, commitment and dedication to the local community. The concert will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 2pm at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. Tickets are $100 for patron seats, $25 for adults and $10 for children.
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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center (4/2 - 4/2) | |
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Every Brilliant Thing
Ensemble Theatre Company (6/3 - 6/21) | |
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A Night with Janis Joplin
Ensemble Theatre Company (4/1 - 4/26) | |
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PILOBOLUS
The Granada Theatre (3/18 - 3/19) | |
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Petty Rocks and Kid Galaga
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (1/22 - 1/22) | |
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THE BOOK OF MORMON
The Granada Theatre (2/24 - 2/25) | |
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