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PCPA Foundation Gives $240,000 Gift To PCPA

PCPA Foundation Gives $240,000 Gift To PCPA

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2025
During the festive opening night celebration of PCPA's production of Waitress, the PCPA Foundation presented a check for $240,000 to support the ongoing work of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre.
JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL to be Presented at Ensemble Theater Company

JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL to be Presented at Ensemble Theater Company

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2025
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will bring a groundbreaking new musical about the women who shaped the highest court in the land, the Southern California premiere of JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL.
HADESTOWN, KINKY BOOTS, and More Set For Broadway in Santa Barbara's 2025-26 Season

HADESTOWN, KINKY BOOTS, and More Set For Broadway in Santa Barbara's 2025-26 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2025
The 25–26 Broadway in Santa Barbara Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: Kinky Boots, The Book Of Mormon, Pilobolus: Other Worlds Collection, and Hadestown.
Santa Barbara Symphony to Feature Two-Concert Season Finale

Santa Barbara Symphony to Feature Two-Concert Season Finale

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2025
The Santa Barbara Symphony will bring its 2024/25 season to a dramatic close with a two-concert finale spotlighting internationally acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham.
UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Presents 2025 LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Fest

UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Presents 2025 LAUNCH PAD Amplify Reading Series Festival

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2025
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, LAUNCH PAD to present readings of dynamic new plays by professional playwrights Leo Cabranes-Grant, matthew paul olmos,  A.
CAMA's Mark Trueblood Will Retire

CAMA's Mark Trueblood Will Retire

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2025
Mark E.
Camerata Pacifica Will Perform Two U.S. Premieres

Camerata Pacifica Will Perform Two U.S. Premieres

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 2025
Camerata Pacifica will spotlight the violin, horn, and piano in an engaging program featuring two U.
Pacific Conservatory Theatre's WAITRESS Begins This Month At Marian Theatre

Pacific Conservatory Theatre's WAITRESS Begins This Month At Marian Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2025
PCPA is serving up the hit musical Waitress – a heartwarming story baked with love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams.
ILLUMINATE Film Festival Returns to Santa Barbara in May

ILLUMINATE Film Festival Returns to Santa Barbara in May

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2025
The ILLUMINATE Film Festival, the world's leading showcase for conscious cinema, has unveiled its official lineup, including transformative works executive produced by Richard Gere, SIA, and Mark and Jay Duplass.
Photos: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY at The Theatre Group at SBCC

Photos: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY at The Theatre Group at SBCC

by Emmy Rice — April 5, 2025
The Theatre Group at SBCC will end the 24-25 season with the new comedy, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.
Photos: RACHIMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at Ensemble Theatre Company

Photos: RACHIMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at Ensemble Theatre Company

by Emmy Rice — April 4, 2025
Production photos have been released for the limited engagement of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar at Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC).
All Eyes in the Sky as Out-of-the-Box Launches NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1

All Eyes in the Sky as Out-of-the-Box Launches NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

by Anna Jensen — March 25, 2025
Out-of-the-Box Theatre brings 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812' to Santa Barbara in a bold, immersive production at Center Stage.
CRIMES OF THE HEART to Open at Ojai Art Center Theatre

CRIMES OF THE HEART to Open at Ojai Art Center Theatre

by Emmy Rice — March 22, 2025
The Ojai Art Center Theater will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Crimes of the Heart, running March 28 – April 20, 2025.
The Theatre Group At SBCC Will Present CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY

The Theatre Group At SBCC Will Present CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
The Theatre Group at SBCC will end the 24-25 season with the new comedy, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, based (very loosely) on Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, directed by Michael Bernard.
BWW Q&A: Jay Martel on PARENTS IN CHAINS at Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara

BWW Q&A: Jay Martel on PARENTS IN CHAINS at Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara

by Joshua Wright — March 10, 2025
JAY MARTEL has won Emmy, Peabody, Writers Guild of America, and American Comedy awards for his writing.
Spotlight: PARENTS IN CHAINS at Ensemble Theatre Company

Spotlight: PARENTS IN CHAINS at Ensemble Theatre Company

by BWW Special Offer — March 10, 2025
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara and J.
Full Cast Set for PARENTS IN CHAINS Starring Jane Lynch and More

Full Cast Set for PARENTS IN CHAINS Starring Jane Lynch and More

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2025
Ensemble Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel.
Chineke! Orchestra Will Make its Santa Barbara Debut at The Granada Theatre

Chineke! Orchestra Will Make its Santa Barbara Debut at The Granada Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2025
The 106th concert season of Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will continue at The Granada Theatre on Thursday, April 3, with an appearance by the Chineke! Orchestra.
Youthclusive Will Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Youthclusive Will Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — February 23, 2025
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