BWW Review: Hail the Bacchae! VENUS IN FUR is Pure Satisfaction
by Maggie Yates - June 19, 2015
David Ives's play-within-a-play is a modern take on the constantly undulant and always tantalizing balance of power between the sexes.
by Maggie Yates - June 19, 2015
David Ives's play-within-a-play is a modern take on the constantly undulant and always tantalizing balance of power between the sexes.
PCPA to Present MAN OF LA MANCHA, Begin. 7/8
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2015
This classic musical Man of La Mancha, plays in the Marian Theatre July 8 & 11, 2015, then under the unreachable stars in the Solvang Festival Theater July 17 - August 16.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2015
This classic musical Man of La Mancha, plays in the Marian Theatre July 8 & 11, 2015, then under the unreachable stars in the Solvang Festival Theater July 17 - August 16.
Kelrik Productions to Present PETER PAN, 7/10-19
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2015
Kelrik Productions presents PETER PAN, the high-flying fantasy that will delight children of all ages when the boy who will never grows up swoops down over the Spanos Theatre stage July 10 -19. Grand adventures await on your journey to J.M. Barrie's Neverland - 'it's not on any chart, you must find it with your heart.'
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2015
Kelrik Productions presents PETER PAN, the high-flying fantasy that will delight children of all ages when the boy who will never grows up swoops down over the Spanos Theatre stage July 10 -19. Grand adventures await on your journey to J.M. Barrie's Neverland - 'it's not on any chart, you must find it with your heart.'
MY FAIR LADY, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and More Set for PCPA's Summer 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2015
PCPA's 51st Summer Season -- 'Santa Maria & Solvang' -- runs June 11 - October 3, 2015. Scroll down for details!
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2015
PCPA's 51st Summer Season -- 'Santa Maria & Solvang' -- runs June 11 - October 3, 2015. Scroll down for details!
The Theatre Group at SBCC to Present THE MUSIC MAN, 7/10-25
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2015
TThe Theatre Group at SBCC will open its 70th Anniversary Season with the beloved musical THE MUSIC MAN, July 10-25.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2015
TThe Theatre Group at SBCC will open its 70th Anniversary Season with the beloved musical THE MUSIC MAN, July 10-25.
PCPA's 2015-16 Season to Include CINDERELLA, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE & More
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2015
PCPA heralds in its 52nd season with the brand new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical, Cinderella, running November 12 through December 23 in the Marian Theatre. This contemporary take on the timeless fairytale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including 'In My Own Little Corner,' 'Impossible/It's Possible' and 'Ten Minutes Ago,' alongside a hilarious and romantic new book by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane, introducing some new characters and surprising twists.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2015
PCPA heralds in its 52nd season with the brand new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical, Cinderella, running November 12 through December 23 in the Marian Theatre. This contemporary take on the timeless fairytale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including 'In My Own Little Corner,' 'Impossible/It's Possible' and 'Ten Minutes Ago,' alongside a hilarious and romantic new book by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane, introducing some new characters and surprising twists.
Arete Productions Presents Jason Robert Brown's 13 This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2015
Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater this weekend, May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA star alumni and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir. Proceeds from the showcase will benefit Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts scholarship students.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2015
Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater this weekend, May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA star alumni and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir. Proceeds from the showcase will benefit Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts scholarship students.
SUMMER STAGES 2015 - Upcoming shows for the Santa Barbara Summer Season!
by Maggie Yates - May 27, 2015
Coming to Santa Barbara Stages This Summer!
by Maggie Yates - May 27, 2015
Coming to Santa Barbara Stages This Summer!
Arete Productions to Present Jason Robert Brown's 13, 5/29-31
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015
Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater on May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA star alumni and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir. Proceeds from the showcase will benefit Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts scholarship students.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015
Arete Productions, the performance arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SB SOPA), will present the Broadway hit musical 13,a grown-up story about growing up, at the Marjorie Luke Theater on May 30 and 31, with a preview and showcase on May 29, featuring local artists, SOPA star alumni and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir. Proceeds from the showcase will benefit Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts scholarship students.
BWW Preview: THE TALENTED ONES Takes Off With Launch Pad
by Maggie Yates - May 20, 2015
'The Talented Ones', a black comedy about the American Dream, takes off with UCSB's Launch Pad--a workshop program for new dramatic works.
by Maggie Yates - May 20, 2015
'The Talented Ones', a black comedy about the American Dream, takes off with UCSB's Launch Pad--a workshop program for new dramatic works.
MY FAIR LADY, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and More Set for PCPA's Summer 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
PCPA's 51st Summer Season -- 'Santa Maria & Solvang' -- runs June 11 - October 3, 2015. Scroll down for details!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
PCPA's 51st Summer Season -- 'Santa Maria & Solvang' -- runs June 11 - October 3, 2015. Scroll down for details!
The Theatre Group at SBCC Sets 2015-16 Season: THE MUSIC MAN, IN THE NEXT ROOM & More
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
The Theatre Group at SBCC is excited to announce the upcoming 2015-2016 season which be our 70th Anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
The Theatre Group at SBCC is excited to announce the upcoming 2015-2016 season which be our 70th Anniversary.
BWW Review: The Rise and Fall of the Revolutionary Spirit in BLOODY POETRY
by Maggie Yates - May 15, 2015
'Bloody Poetry' shows that true libertines and true punks don't die; they rot away, into infamous paradigms of idealistic decadence.
by Maggie Yates - May 15, 2015
'Bloody Poetry' shows that true libertines and true punks don't die; they rot away, into infamous paradigms of idealistic decadence.
Hindu Mantras Open City Council of McFarland, Made famous by Kevin Costner Movie
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2015
?McFarland City Council in California, incorporated in 1957 and made famous by Kevin Costner lead movie "McFarland, USA" currently in theaters, had its first historic Hindu invocation on April 23 evening, containing verses from world's oldest existing scripture.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2015
?McFarland City Council in California, incorporated in 1957 and made famous by Kevin Costner lead movie "McFarland, USA" currently in theaters, had its first historic Hindu invocation on April 23 evening, containing verses from world's oldest existing scripture.
BWW Review: DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE Examines Relationships, Real and Imagined
by Maggie Yates - April 24, 2015
'Dead Man's Cell Phone' is a play in which time is twisted, existence is questionable, and relationships are forged through the connective tissue of technology.
by Maggie Yates - April 24, 2015
'Dead Man's Cell Phone' is a play in which time is twisted, existence is questionable, and relationships are forged through the connective tissue of technology.
BWW Review: WOYZECK Burns with Tragic Inevitability
by Maggie Yates - April 24, 2015
'Woyzeck' is lovely and horrible; a narrative, musical dream cycle of moments that represent the tragic realities of love and loss; and damaging effects of social hierarchy and human brutality.
by Maggie Yates - April 24, 2015
'Woyzeck' is lovely and horrible; a narrative, musical dream cycle of moments that represent the tragic realities of love and loss; and damaging effects of social hierarchy and human brutality.
PCPA Presents MY FAIR LADY, Now thru 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015
PCPA will present a sparkling new production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady this spring and summer season. It will play in the Marian Theatre tonight, April 23 through May 10, then in the Solvang Festival Theater June 11 through July 12.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015
PCPA will present a sparkling new production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady this spring and summer season. It will play in the Marian Theatre tonight, April 23 through May 10, then in the Solvang Festival Theater June 11 through July 12.
BWW Blog: The Westmont Fringe Festival Celebrates the Creative Process
by Maggie Yates - April 17, 2015
Fast, raw, and entertaining, the Westmont Fringe Festival is view of artistic creation that allows the audience to see more of the creative journey than just the final destination.
by Maggie Yates - April 17, 2015
Fast, raw, and entertaining, the Westmont Fringe Festival is view of artistic creation that allows the audience to see more of the creative journey than just the final destination.
INTO THE WOODS Plays Cuesta Performing Arts Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
While the film version of INTO THE WOODS is still fresh in the minds of movie goers, Kelrik Productions will be bringing Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning musical version to San Luis Obispo - set for a limited run of three live performances at the beautiful Cuesta Performing Arts Center this weekend, April 17 to 19.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
While the film version of INTO THE WOODS is still fresh in the minds of movie goers, Kelrik Productions will be bringing Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning musical version to San Luis Obispo - set for a limited run of three live performances at the beautiful Cuesta Performing Arts Center this weekend, April 17 to 19.
BWW Preview: WOYZECK Explores the Price of Humanity Stripped
by Maggie Yates - April 08, 2015
'Woyzeck' has evolved beyond original playwright Buchner's vision. It's an evocative production that emphasizes the importance of dignity as a defining aspect of humanity-and the price paid when that humanity is stripped.
by Maggie Yates - April 08, 2015
'Woyzeck' has evolved beyond original playwright Buchner's vision. It's an evocative production that emphasizes the importance of dignity as a defining aspect of humanity-and the price paid when that humanity is stripped.
Kelrik Productions Presents PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
Tickets are now on sale for Kelrik Production's PINKALICIOUS, the Musical, playing April 11 - May 17 at the Monroe Forum Theatre @ El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
Tickets are now on sale for Kelrik Production's PINKALICIOUS, the Musical, playing April 11 - May 17 at the Monroe Forum Theatre @ El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
BWW Reviews: Impro Theatre Presents JANE AUSTEN UNSCRIPTED with Hilarious Results
by Maggie Yates - April 03, 2015
Impro Theatre's production featured talented performers with a flare for biting, Austenian wit and an impressive aptitude for physical humor. The performance was swift and dynamic, and it conceptually captured the spirit of Austen's literary universe—without omitting the inherent comicality inevitable in the confluence of modern and antiquated cultures represented simultaneously.
by Maggie Yates - April 03, 2015
Impro Theatre's production featured talented performers with a flare for biting, Austenian wit and an impressive aptitude for physical humor. The performance was swift and dynamic, and it conceptually captured the spirit of Austen's literary universe—without omitting the inherent comicality inevitable in the confluence of modern and antiquated cultures represented simultaneously.
BWW Preview: THE WILD PARTY: Give Me a Bottle of Bourbon and Half a Chicken and I'll Conquer the World!
by Maggie Yates - April 01, 2015
'The Wild Party' is a dark and sexy theatrical presentation; a bold, sleek adaptation of the show that proves that all you need to throw a wild party is wild company.
by Maggie Yates - April 01, 2015
'The Wild Party' is a dark and sexy theatrical presentation; a bold, sleek adaptation of the show that proves that all you need to throw a wild party is wild company.
BWW Previews: Spring High School Musical Season, 2015!
by Maggie Yates - March 31, 2015
Santa Barbara high school students bring audiences a range of exciting musicals, including Legally Blonde, Crazy for You, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Young Frankenstein.
by Maggie Yates - March 31, 2015
Santa Barbara high school students bring audiences a range of exciting musicals, including Legally Blonde, Crazy for You, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Young Frankenstein.
BWW Blog: 24 Hours of Power, Influence, and Handcuffs
by Maggie Yates - March 31, 2015
Congratulations to all the actors, writers, and directors on a successful showcase--and congratulations to Elements on a successful event!
by Maggie Yates - March 31, 2015
Congratulations to all the actors, writers, and directors on a successful showcase--and congratulations to Elements on a successful event!
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Hershey Felder as MONSIEUR CHOPIN
Ensemble Theatre Company (4/30 - 5/10) | |
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A Night with Janis Joplin
Ensemble Theatre Company (4/1 - 4/26) | |
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Forbidden Kiss LIVE - North Pole
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (1/16 - 1/16) | |
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PILOBOLUS
The Granada Theatre (3/18 - 3/19) | |
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Ubu's Other Shoe Staged Reading: Wife of a Salesman
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (3/13 - 3/14) | |
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Scott Capurro Comedy
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (12/27 - 12/27) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Granada Theatre (4/28 - 4/29) | |
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