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BWW Review: FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS Shows the Evolving Female Role in Socie

BWW Review: FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS Shows the Evolving Female Role in Society

by Maggie Yates — July 22, 2014
In some aspects of American culture, weddings are considered amongst the most stressful episodes a person can endure.
BWW Reviews: LOOPED is Fast, Complex and Utterly Satisfying

BWW Reviews: LOOPED is Fast, Complex and Utterly Satisfying

by Maggie Yates — July 20, 2014
Bravo to Ensemble Theatre, director Glen Jordan, and the talented cast of Matthew Lombardo's Looped for creating a truly fantastic experience in theatre.
PCPA Presents OKLAHOMA! at Marian Theatre & Solvang Festival Theater, Beg. Tonight

PCPA Presents OKLAHOMA! at Marian Theatre & Solvang Festival Theater, Beg. Tonight

by BWW News Desk — July 16, 2014
Oklahoma!, the groundbreaking musical that ushered in the golden age of musical theatre, plays in the Marian Theatre today, July 16 - 26, 2014, then in the Solvang Festival Theater August 1 - 24, 2014.
BWW Reviews: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Brings Fun, Frivolity to SBCC

BWW Reviews: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Brings Fun, Frivolity to SBCC

by Maggie Yates — July 14, 2014
The SBCC Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College kicks off its season this summer with a bit of light entertainment in the form of Joseph Kesselring's humorous classic, Arsenic and Old Lace.
BWW Previews: Out of the Box Preps for BARE - A ROCK OPERA

BWW Previews: Out of the Box Preps for BARE - A ROCK OPERA

by Maggie Yates — July 13, 2014
Bare tackles the politics of love when romance is taboo.
Pianist Jeremy Denk Performs Beethoven with the Academy Festival Orchestra Tonight

Pianist Jeremy Denk Performs Beethoven with the Academy Festival Orchestra Tonight

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2014
Gifted pianist Jeremy Denk - the recipient of a 2013 MacArthur 'Genius' Grant and this year's Avery Fisher Prize - will perform Beethoven's elegant and soulful First Piano Concerto with the Music Academy of the West's Academy Festival Orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Edward Gardner at th
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to PAC's Spanos Theater, Now thru 7/20

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to PAC's Spanos Theater, Now thru 7/20

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2014
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Luis Obispo.
Theatre Group at SBCC Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Now thru 7/26

Theatre Group at SBCC Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Now thru 7/26

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2014
The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the classic comedy, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Katie Laris, today, July 9-26 in the beautiful Garvin Theatre.
PCPA to Present World Premiere of THE SAN PATRICIOS, 7/31-8/17

PCPA to Present World Premiere of THE SAN PATRICIOS, 7/31-8/17

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2014
The San Patricios is a play of historical significance that has been waiting to be told.
Pianist Jeremy Denk to Perform Beethoven with the Academy Festival Orchestra, 7/12

Pianist Jeremy Denk to Perform Beethoven with the Academy Festival Orchestra, 7/12

by BWW News Desk — July 5, 2014
Gifted pianist Jeremy Denk - the recipient of a 2013 MacArthur "Genius" Grant and this year's Avery Fisher Prize - will perform Beethoven's elegant and soulful First Piano Concerto with the Music Academy of the West's Academy Festival Orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Edward Gardner at th
SLO Little Theatre to Present PLAY ON! FLIGHTS OF FANCY FROM BROADWAY TO SHAKESPEARE,

SLO Little Theatre to Present PLAY ON! FLIGHTS OF FANCY FROM BROADWAY TO SHAKESPEARE, Begins Today

by BWW News Desk — July 4, 2014
SLO Little Theatre presents Suzy Miller's PLAY ON! FLIGHTS OF FANCY FROM SHAKESPEARE TO BROADWAY, a delightful musical revue of Broadway and pop music that uses Shakespeare's words and stories as inspiration.
Rachleff to Conduct Beethoven's Fifth at The Granada, Today

Rachleff to Conduct Beethoven's Fifth at The Granada, Today

by BWW News Desk — June 28, 2014
Celebrated conductor Larry Rachleff will lead the Academy Festival Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven's iconic Fifth Symphony as well as Richard Strauss' rousing Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare and Prokofiev's high-energy Symphony No.
PCPA to Present OKLAHOMA! at Marian Theatre & Solvang Festival Theater this Summer

PCPA to Present OKLAHOMA! at Marian Theatre & Solvang Festival Theater this Summer

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2014
Oklahoma!, the groundbreaking musical that ushered in the golden age of musical theatre, plays in the Marian Theatre July 16 - 26, 2014, then in the Solvang Festival Theater August 1 - 24, 2014.
Ojai Playwrights Conference's BREAKING BARRIERS to Run 8/2-10

Ojai Playwrights Conference's BREAKING BARRIERS to Run 8/2-10

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2014
The Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), one of the most acclaimed new play developmental programs in the country, announces its 17th season with an illustrious program of playwrights, new play workshops and special performance events.
Photo Flash: The Theatre Group Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, 7/9-26

Photo Flash: The Theatre Group Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, 7/9-26

by BWW News Desk — June 20, 2014
The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the classic comedy, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Katie Laris, July 9-26 in the beautiful Garvin Theatre.
UCSB Theater/Dance Announces Launch Pad Summer Reading Series

UCSB Theater/Dance Announces Launch Pad Summer Reading Series

by BWW News Desk — June 19, 2014
UCSB's LAUNCH PAD program was featured in the March 2013 issue of American Theatre magazine as an innovative model of new play development in the US.
PCPA's FOREVER PLAID Begins Performances Tonight

PCPA's FOREVER PLAID Begins Performances Tonight

by BWW News Desk — June 19, 2014
Forever Plaid plays in the Marian Theatre tonight, June 19 - 29, 2014, then in the Solvang Festival Theater July 4 - 27, 2014.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coming to PAC's Spanos Theater, 7/11-20

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Coming to PAC's Spanos Theater, 7/11-20

by BWW News Desk — June 16, 2014
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Luis Obispo.
Rachleff to Conduct Beethoven's Fifth at The Granada, 6/28

Rachleff to Conduct Beethoven's Fifth at The Granada, 6/28

by BWW News Desk — June 13, 2014
Celebrated conductor Larry Rachleff will lead the Academy Festival Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven's iconic Fifth Symphony as well as Richard Strauss' rousing Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare and Prokofiev's high-energy Symphony No.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, MY FAIR LADY, OTHER DESERT CITIES & More Set for PCPA's 51

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, MY FAIR LADY, OTHER DESERT CITIES & More Set for PCPA's 51st Season

by BWW News Desk — June 11, 2014
A magical new musical opens the Pacific Conservatory Theatre's 51st Season - the world premiere production of Renegade Animation's Christmas Is Here Again.
Theatre Group at SBCC to Present ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, 7/9-26

Theatre Group at SBCC to Present ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, 7/9-26

by BWW News Desk — June 11, 2014
The Theatre Group at SBCC will present the classic comedy, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Katie Laris, July 9-26 in the beautiful Garvin Theatre.
Summer Stages: Top Picks for Santa Barbara Theatre

Summer Stages: Top Picks for Santa Barbara Theatre

by Maggie Yates — June 4, 2014
5 Picks for Summer Shows in the Santa Barbara Area.
PCPA to Present FOREVER PLAID, Begin. 6/19

PCPA to Present FOREVER PLAID, Begin. 6/19

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2014
Forever Plaid plays in the Marian Theatre June 19 - 29, 2014, then in the Solvang Festival Theater July 4 - 27, 2014.
BWW Reviews: AMERICAN IDIOT Blends Rock, Theatre in Entertaining Mash-up

BWW Reviews: AMERICAN IDIOT Blends Rock, Theatre in Entertaining Mash-up

by Maggie Yates — May 27, 2014
American Idiot delivers both the fun of a rock show and the glorious visual trapping of musical theatre for an entertaining mash-up of Broadway and Alt Rock.

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