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BWW Review: A BRIGHT NEW BOISE Offers a Dark and Beautiful Search for Meaning

BWW Review: A BRIGHT NEW BOISE Offers a Dark and Beautiful Search for Meaning

by Maggie Yates — July 22, 2015
Dark themes mercilessly played through incredibly sympathetic characters makes for an unapologetic and ambitious play that forces the audience to consider meaning, whether on a personal or universal level.
STAGE TUBE: David Stutwell and Julie Garnye Lead MAN OF LA MANCHA at Pacific Conserva

STAGE TUBE: David Stutwell and Julie Garnye Lead MAN OF LA MANCHA at Pacific Conservatory Theatre

by Sally Henry Fuller — July 19, 2015
The classic musical Man of La Mancha, plays in Pacific Conservatory Theatre's Marian Theatre July 8 & 11, 2015, then under the unreachable stars in the Solvang Festival Theater July 17 - August 16.
Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC's THE MUSIC MAN Begins Tonight

Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC's THE MUSIC MAN Begins Tonight

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2015
The Theatre Group at SBCC will open the 2015/16 anniversary season with the well-loved musical, Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN, Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson, Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey.
Kelrik Productions Presents PETER PAN, Now thru 7/19

Kelrik Productions Presents PETER PAN, Now thru 7/19

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 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 tonight, July 10 -19.
UCSB Presents Staged Reading of KAN BALAAM Tonight

UCSB Presents Staged Reading of KAN BALAAM Tonight

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2015
Staged reading of KAN BALAAM (Serpent-Jaguar) to be presented at UCSB (HSSB 1151) tonight, July 9 at 7 P.
BWW Preview: La Vie En Rose at the SB FRENCH FESTIVAL

BWW Preview: La Vie En Rose at the SB FRENCH FESTIVAL

by Maggie Yates — July 8, 2015
The French Festival means Absinthe in flasks at the thigh of your stocking, champagne flutes and big hats with tri-color garnish, and bushels of lavender large enough to spill out of barrels-and, le piece de resistance: the corset-clad, curly-haired, high-kicking can-can ladies of the annual French
PCPA's MAN OF LA MANCHA Begins Tonight

PCPA's MAN OF LA MANCHA Begins Tonight

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2015
This classic musical Man of La Mancha, plays in the Marian Theatre tonight, July 8, and July 11, 2015, then under the unreachable stars in the Solvang Festival Theater July 17 - August 16.
The Promenade Playhouse Announces Cast of THE PORCINI TEST

The Promenade Playhouse Announces Cast of THE PORCINI TEST

by BWW News Desk — July 4, 2015
Announcing the stellar cast of THE PORCINI TEST, will be ready to open at The Promenade Playhouse on July 17th.
STAGE TUBE: Julie Garnye on Playing 'Aldonza' in PCPA's MAN OF LA MANCHA; Plus Perfor

STAGE TUBE: Julie Garnye on Playing 'Aldonza' in PCPA's MAN OF LA MANCHA; Plus Performance Sneak Peek!

by Tyler Peterson — July 2, 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.
UCSB to Present Staged Reading of KAN BALAAM, 7/9

UCSB to Present Staged Reading of KAN BALAAM, 7/9

by BWW News Desk — July 2, 2015
Staged reading of KAN BALAAM (Serpent-Jaguar) to be presented at UCSB  (HSSB 1151) Thursday, July 9 at 7 P.
BWW Preview: ON THE VERGE'S Summer Theatre Festival

BWW Preview: ON THE VERGE'S Summer Theatre Festival

by Maggie Yates — July 2, 2015
A company created to bring exciting theatre to Santa Barbara in the summer doldrums between Solstice and Fiesta, On the Verge's mission is to galvanize local playwrights, performers, and designers to create shows that are attractive to a diverse audience demographic, especially the younger crowd.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at The Theatre Group at SBCC's THE MUSIC MAN

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at The Theatre Group at SBCC's THE MUSIC MAN

by BWW News Desk — June 19, 2015
The Theatre Group at SBCC will open the 2015/16 anniversary season with the well-loved musical, Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN, Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson, Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey.
BWW Review: Hail the Bacchae! VENUS IN FUR is Pure Satisfaction

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.
PCPA to Present MAN OF LA MANCHA, Begin. 7/8

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.
Kelrik Productions to Present PETER PAN, 7/10-19

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.
MY FAIR LADY, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and More Set for PCPA's Summer 2015 Season

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.
The Theatre Group at SBCC to Present THE MUSIC MAN, 7/10-25

The Theatre Group at SBCC to Present THE MUSIC MAN, 7/10-25

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 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

PCPA's 2015-16 Season to Include CINDERELLA, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE & More

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 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.
Arete Productions Presents Jason Robert Brown's 13 This Weekend

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 sta
SUMMER STAGES 2015 - Upcoming shows for the Santa Barbara Summer Season!

SUMMER STAGES 2015 - Upcoming shows for the Santa Barbara Summer Season!

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

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 an
BWW Preview: THE TALENTED ONES Takes Off With Launch Pad

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.
MY FAIR LADY, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and More Set for PCPA's Summer 2015 Season

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.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Sets 2015-16 Season: THE MUSIC MAN, IN THE NEXT ROOM & More

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.
BWW Review: The Rise and Fall of the Revolutionary Spirit in BLOODY POETRY

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.

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