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Lobero Theatre

33 East Canon Perdido Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Past Shows

79 total · showing 61–70

The Crucible

The Crucible

Apr 26 – Apr 28, 2019

The Crucible is one of the most gripping works of American opera. Based on Arthur Millers play centered on the Salem witch trials, Robert Wards eerily topical opera is sure to make your pulse race. Bass-baritone Wayne Tigges and mezzo-soprano Audrey Babcock both standout singing...

Franz Lehár's The Mock Marriage (North American premiere)

Franz Lehár's The Mock Marriage (North American premiere)

Feb 16 – Feb 17, 2019

University of California, Santa Barbara Library and Opera Theatre present the North American premiere of Franz Lehrs The Mock Marriage (Die Juxheirat), selected from the collection of the Michael and Nan Miller Operetta Archive. The 1904 womens suffrage operetta is set in...

An Evening with Bryan Tari & Lina Loi

An Evening with Bryan Tari & Lina Loi

Nov 4

Maestro and virtuoso pianist Bryan Tari pairs with vocalist and recording artist Lina Loi for an unforgettable performance. Tari began his concert career performing “Rhapsody in Blue” at the Opening Ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics. Now he combines his exceptional talents with...

How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying

How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying

May 13 – May 14, 2017

Join us as Santa Barbara’s talented youth bring to life How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Window-washer J. Pierrepont Finch schemes his way to become the chairman of the board in Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert’s musical satire of...

Sweet 1700's

May 14

The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra 2012-2013 season grand finale features music from the 18th century classical period, situated between the Baroque and Romantic eras. This period sought to emulate the ideals of Classical Greece. Classicism emphasized well-articulated...

Dream on By

Apr 27

Don’t miss this world-premiere by New York choreographer Peter Pucci. Set to the songs of Paul Simon, Dream On By will explore the intangible ideas the music evokes: faith, hope, belief in friendship, a better way and the search for answers. Peter Pucci is well-known for his...

András Schiff, piano

Apr 19

Named Carnegie Hall’s Perspectives artist for 2011-2012, Hungarian-born pianist András Schiff returns to the Lobero to perform Bach’s complete English Suites, BWV 806-811, as part of his 2012-2013 Bach Project Tour. Recipient of numerous international recording awards, including...

The Romantic Germans

Apr 16

Join us for an evening of music from the late 18th century Romantic era, when composers sought to increase emotional expression and describe deeper truths or human feelings. Renowned violin soloist, Kyoko Takezawa, will join the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra for this engaging...

Arlo Guthrie

Apr 15

Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York in 1947. Arlo Guthrie’s career exploded in 1967 with the release of Alice’s Restaurant, whose title song premiered at the Newport Folk Festival helped foster a new...

An Evening with Barbara Cook

Apr 10

Barbara Cook’s silvery soprano, purity of tone and warm, authentic presence have charmed audiences around the world for more than 50 years. Considered Broadway’s favorite leading lady during the heyday of the musical (she originated the role of Marian the Librarian in The Music...

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