Music Academy's 2023 Summer Season Presents Eight Weeks of Live Events in Santa Barbara
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2023
The Music Academy, formerly known as the Music Academy of the West, and now in its 76th season, celebrates the “Summer of the Artist” with eight weeks of live events at its picturesque Miraflores campus and throughout scenic Santa Barbara, California (June 12–Aug 5). Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2023
The Music Academy, formerly known as the Music Academy of the West, and now in its 76th season, celebrates the “Summer of the Artist” with eight weeks of live events at its picturesque Miraflores campus and throughout scenic Santa Barbara, California (June 12–Aug 5). Learn more about the lineup here!
Ensemble Theatre Company to Livestream Final Three Performances of THE CHILDREN
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will partner with The League of Live Stream Theater to live stream the final three performances of The Children by Lucy Kirkwood.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will partner with The League of Live Stream Theater to live stream the final three performances of The Children by Lucy Kirkwood.
Wayward Voices Presents WAYWARD READS in May
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
In collaboration with Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble, Wayward Voices presents “Wayward Reads,” a staged reading production of two one act plays written by BIPOC playwrights on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
In collaboration with Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble, Wayward Voices presents “Wayward Reads,” a staged reading production of two one act plays written by BIPOC playwrights on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Santa Barbara Public Library and PlayFest Santa Barbara Announce 2023 Reading and Workshop
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
PlayFest Santa Barbara, under the Artistic Direction of R. Michael Gros, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library presents the Tenth Annual Festival of New Plays.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2023
PlayFest Santa Barbara, under the Artistic Direction of R. Michael Gros, in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library presents the Tenth Annual Festival of New Plays.
Out of the Box Theatre Company to Present ONCE: THE MUSICAL This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2023
Out of the Box Theatre Company, a non-profit theatre company dedicated to bringing lesser known and less frequently produced contemporary musical theatre to the Santa Barbara stage, will be bringing Once to Center Stage Theater.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2023
Out of the Box Theatre Company, a non-profit theatre company dedicated to bringing lesser known and less frequently produced contemporary musical theatre to the Santa Barbara stage, will be bringing Once to Center Stage Theater.
UCSB Theater/Dance Kicks off Spring Quarter with VITALITY, the 2023 Spring Dance Concert
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Journey to UCSB’s Halten Theater this April to experience the spring dance concert, “VITALITY” debuting April 13 – 15, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Journey to UCSB’s Halten Theater this April to experience the spring dance concert, “VITALITY” debuting April 13 – 15, 2023.
Ensemble Theatre Company Partners With ONE TREE PLANTED For Upcoming Production of THE CHILDREN
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company, Santa Barbara’s professional theatre company, has announced a partnership with “One Tree Planted,” a non-profit that aims to plant trees in California. For every ticket purchased for the upcoming play, The Children, Ensemble Theatre Company will plant one tree.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company, Santa Barbara’s professional theatre company, has announced a partnership with “One Tree Planted,” a non-profit that aims to plant trees in California. For every ticket purchased for the upcoming play, The Children, Ensemble Theatre Company will plant one tree.
Santa Barbara Symphony Presents Beethoven Dreams, Featuring Artistic Collaboration With Ensemble Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2023
The Santa Barbara Symphony's 70th Anniversary season continues with Beethoven Dreams, on Saturday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m., preceded by a pre-concert “Conversation with Kabaretti” at 2:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2023
The Santa Barbara Symphony's 70th Anniversary season continues with Beethoven Dreams, on Saturday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m., preceded by a pre-concert “Conversation with Kabaretti” at 2:00 pm.
Photos: First Look at THE CHILDREN at Ensemble Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) will present the fourth show of its 2022-23 Season, Michael Butler, Linda Purl and Nancy Travis starring in the London and Broadway hit, THE CHILDREN, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Jenny Sullivan. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) will present the fourth show of its 2022-23 Season, Michael Butler, Linda Purl and Nancy Travis starring in the London and Broadway hit, THE CHILDREN, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Jenny Sullivan. Check out photos here!
ANASTASIA Comes to the Granada Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
The American Theatre Guild will present the dazzling new Broadway musical, ANASTASIA. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA SERIES and will take The Granada Theatre stage April 25–26, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
The American Theatre Guild will present the dazzling new Broadway musical, ANASTASIA. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA SERIES and will take The Granada Theatre stage April 25–26, 2023.
Ojai Playwrights Conference Names Jeremy B. Cohen New Producing Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
Ojai Playwrights Conference has named a new producing artistic director, nationally known and respected theatre leader and artist Jeremy B. Cohen.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
Ojai Playwrights Conference has named a new producing artistic director, nationally known and respected theatre leader and artist Jeremy B. Cohen.
ACCOMPLICE to Open at The Sherry Theater in April
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2023
ACCOMPLICE will open at The Sherry Theater in April!
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2023
ACCOMPLICE will open at The Sherry Theater in April!
Review: EMMA at Marian Theater
by Anna Jensen - March 11, 2023
What did our critic think of EMMA at Marian Theater? A confectionary morsel of Regency romance!
by Anna Jensen - March 11, 2023
What did our critic think of EMMA at Marian Theater? A confectionary morsel of Regency romance!
The Wayward Artist Presents the West Coast Premiere of IN THE GREEN Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
The Wayward Artist has announced the West Coast Premiere of In The Green by Grace McClean. Performances start April 14, 2023 and will continue through April 30th at the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
The Wayward Artist has announced the West Coast Premiere of In The Green by Grace McClean. Performances start April 14, 2023 and will continue through April 30th at the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana.
Santa Barbara Symphony Presents John Williams Tribute Concert in March
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Get swept away by the magic of movie music! The Santa Barbara Symphony presents John Williams: A Cinematic Celebration on Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. Guest conductor Rei Hotoda takes the podium to lead the Symphony in a tribute concert where powerful cinematic moments will come to life through live orchestral accompaniment.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Get swept away by the magic of movie music! The Santa Barbara Symphony presents John Williams: A Cinematic Celebration on Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. Guest conductor Rei Hotoda takes the podium to lead the Symphony in a tribute concert where powerful cinematic moments will come to life through live orchestral accompaniment.
UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Presents NIGHT NIGHT, ROGER ROGER Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
What happens when the clock strikes midnight? What worlds and creatures emerge under the comfort of night? What do vampires, onions, peaches, and roller skating grandma’s have in common? The answer to all of these, increasingly ridiculous questions, can be found at the UCSB Studio Theater during our next production, Night Night, Roger Roger by UCSB undergraduate student Roni Ragone, directed by Julie Fishell.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
What happens when the clock strikes midnight? What worlds and creatures emerge under the comfort of night? What do vampires, onions, peaches, and roller skating grandma’s have in common? The answer to all of these, increasingly ridiculous questions, can be found at the UCSB Studio Theater during our next production, Night Night, Roger Roger by UCSB undergraduate student Roni Ragone, directed by Julie Fishell.
Photos: First Look At A COMEDY OF TENORS At Garvin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College presents Ken Ludwig’s A COMEDY OF TENORS, directed by Katie Laris, March 1-18, 2023 in the Garvin
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College presents Ken Ludwig’s A COMEDY OF TENORS, directed by Katie Laris, March 1-18, 2023 in the Garvin
UCSB Dance Company to Present FULL CIRCLE at the Hatlen Theater in March
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
The UCSB Dance Company will offer a gorgeous palette of contemporary dance, both revived and newly minted, in its season running from March 9 through 11, for its first full program at the Hatlen Theater, UCSB.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
The UCSB Dance Company will offer a gorgeous palette of contemporary dance, both revived and newly minted, in its season running from March 9 through 11, for its first full program at the Hatlen Theater, UCSB.
SHE WOLF MARGARET OF ANJOU By Katie Bender to be Presented by UCSB'S LAUNCH PAD
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
The UCSB Department of Theater/Dance’s new play development program, LAUNCH PAD, will present a preview production of a new play, SHE WOLF Margaret of Anjou, written by Katie Bender and directed by Artistic Director Risa Brainin.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
The UCSB Department of Theater/Dance’s new play development program, LAUNCH PAD, will present a preview production of a new play, SHE WOLF Margaret of Anjou, written by Katie Bender and directed by Artistic Director Risa Brainin.
Camerata Pacifica Presents Flute Virtuoso Emi Ferguson And RUCKUS In All-Bach Program At Four SoCal Venues, February 28 - March 5
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
Camerata Pacifica, considered one of the nation's leading chamber ensembles, presents acclaimed flute virtuoso Emi Ferguson, and RUCKUS, 'the world's only period-instrument rock band' (San Francisco Classical Voice), in a lively performance of a selection of Bach's transcendent Sonatas and Preludes. According Ferguson, these idiosyncratic performers reimagine Bach for the 21st-century, infusing his music “with equal parts tradition, funk, whimsy, and fun.”
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
Camerata Pacifica, considered one of the nation's leading chamber ensembles, presents acclaimed flute virtuoso Emi Ferguson, and RUCKUS, 'the world's only period-instrument rock band' (San Francisco Classical Voice), in a lively performance of a selection of Bach's transcendent Sonatas and Preludes. According Ferguson, these idiosyncratic performers reimagine Bach for the 21st-century, infusing his music “with equal parts tradition, funk, whimsy, and fun.”
World Premiere Of EL EQUIPO By Bernardo Ruiz Announced At Santa Barbara Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
El Equipo, the fifth feature film by two-time Emmy nominated director Bernardo Ruiz (The Infinite Race), will have its world premiere at the 38th Santa Barbara Film Festival, taking place February 8-18, 2023, in California, and it will also screen at the 20th Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, running February 17-26 in Missoula, Montana.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
El Equipo, the fifth feature film by two-time Emmy nominated director Bernardo Ruiz (The Infinite Race), will have its world premiere at the 38th Santa Barbara Film Festival, taking place February 8-18, 2023, in California, and it will also screen at the 20th Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, running February 17-26 in Missoula, Montana.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents A COMEDY OF TENORS
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2023
The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College presents Ken Ludwig's A COMEDY OF TENORS, directed by Katie Laris, March 1-18, 2023 in the Garvin Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2023
The Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College presents Ken Ludwig's A COMEDY OF TENORS, directed by Katie Laris, March 1-18, 2023 in the Garvin Theatre.
Valentine's Day 'Radiothon' To Benefit Santa Barbara Symphony Music Education Programs
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2023
Music is the universal language of love, so, it's befitting that K-LITE 101.7 Morning Show hosts Gary Fruin and Catherine Remak have selected the Santa Barbara Symphony's Music Education programs to benefit from their annual 12-hour Valentine's Day Radiothon.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2023
Music is the universal language of love, so, it's befitting that K-LITE 101.7 Morning Show hosts Gary Fruin and Catherine Remak have selected the Santa Barbara Symphony's Music Education programs to benefit from their annual 12-hour Valentine's Day Radiothon.
DIAMOND TO DUST: A FLYING A FANTASY World Premiere to be Presented at The Westmont College Festival Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
The Westmont College Festival Theatre will bring Santa Barbara's treasured cinematic history to the stage in a world premiere.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
The Westmont College Festival Theatre will bring Santa Barbara's treasured cinematic history to the stage in a world premiere.
Photos: First Look at Ensemble Theatre Company's SELLING KABUL at the New Vic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) has released production photos for the third show of its 2022-23 Season, the suspenseful thriller, SELLING KABUL, written by Sylvia Khoury and directed by Nike Doukas. SELLING KABUL runs through Sunday, February 19, 2023 at The New Vic in Santa Barbara. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) has released production photos for the third show of its 2022-23 Season, the suspenseful thriller, SELLING KABUL, written by Sylvia Khoury and directed by Nike Doukas. SELLING KABUL runs through Sunday, February 19, 2023 at The New Vic in Santa Barbara. Check out the photos here!
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