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The Shark Is Broken
The Shark Is Broken
2/4 - 2/22/2026


This brilliantly witty play captures the reality of three legendary actors being trapped on the ‘Orca,’ egos clashing, waiting for a mechanical shark that refuses ...

The Shark Is Broken
The Shark Is Broken
2/4 - 2/22/2026


This brilliantly witty play captures the reality of three legendary actors being trapped on the ‘Orca,’ egos clashing, waiting for a mechanical shark that refuses ...

The Shark Is Broken
The Shark Is Broken
2/4 - 2/22/2026


This brilliantly witty play captures the reality of three legendary actors being trapped on the ‘Orca,’ egos clashing, waiting for a mechanical shark that refuses ...



Ensemble Theatre Company Adds Performance of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, ABRIDGED


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 20, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present a special added performance of the West Coast premiere of The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged in honor of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth....

Ensemble Theatre Company to Welcome Six New Members to its Board of Directors


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has appointed six community and business leaders to its Board of Directors: Adam Berger, Dan Burnham, Dan Cerf, Gary Justice, Ellen Robinson, and Helene Segal....

HERSHEY FELDER AS MONSIEUR CHOPIN to be Presented at Ensemble Theatre Company


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has added Hershey Felder as MONSIEUR CHOPIN for a strictly limited run of 14 performances. Learn more about the run and see how to purchase tickets....

Photos: JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL at Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara


by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is now presenting the Southern California premiere of JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL. Check out all new photos here!...

JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL to be Presented at Ensemble Theatre Company


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will bring a groundbreaking new musical about the women who shaped the highest court in the land, the Southern California premiere of JUSTICE: A NEW MUSICAL. Learn more!...

Full Cast Set for PARENTS IN CHAINS Starring Jane Lynch and More


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 03, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel. See who is starring and learn more....

Ensemble Theatre Company to Add Community Pay-What-You-Can Performance of HAMLET


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has added “Community Pay-What-You-Can” preview performance of Hamlet in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the production....

Photos: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Ensemble Theatre of Santa Barbara


by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2024

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is presenting MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, with a book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux. Check out production photos here!...

Performances of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Added at Ensemble Theatre Company


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 26, 2024

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present “Community Pay-What-You-Can ”preview performance of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Learn how to purchase tickets....

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara


by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2024

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC) will bring to its subscribers and audiences the second production of its 2024/2025 season, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Performances begin next month....

Past Shows

Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
12/4 - 12/22/2024


The Tony® Award-nominated musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, ...

Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors
Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors
10/11 - 10/27/2024


Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale and put in into a blender with the comedic influences of Mel ...

What the Constitution Means to Me


What the Constitution Means to Me  is a deeply personal and timely piece recounting Schreck’s teenage years participating in constitutional debate competitions.  The production examines the ...

Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground


Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground   is a compelling exploration of one of America's most influential leaders and a poignant reminder of the resilience and vision required ...

Alice, Formerly of Wonderland


This enchanting new musical tells the true story of the secret romance between the real-life Alice, and Prince Leopold, son of Queen Victoria and great-granduncle ...

The Lehman Trilogy
The Lehman Trilogy
4/4 - 4/21/2024


“Catapulted to the top of the industry, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY has profoundly resonated with audiences, both near and far,” comments Scott DeVine, ETC’s executive director. ...

THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE


Set in Vienna in 1938 and in London during the Blitzkrieg, THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE tells the true and inspirational story of Lisa Jura, ...

Ring Of Fire , The Music of Johnny Cash


The Broadway hit musical comes to Santa Barbara! From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness ...

Seared
Seared
6/8 - 6/25/2023

Seared
Seared
6/8 - 6/25/2023


SEARED, written by acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck and directed by ETC Artistic Director Jonathan Fox. SEARED will begin previews on Thursday, June 8 at 7:30pm; ...

The Children
The Children
4/6 - 4/23/2023


Set at a remote cottage on the coast of Britain after a tsunami wreaks havoc on a nuclear reactor, a married couple’s lives are further ...

Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
10/6 - 10/23/2022


CARMEN JONES is a thought-provoking adaptation of the beloved opera, CARMEN, by Geogres Bizet with new lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The classic story of ...

American Son
American Son
4/7 - 4/24/2022


American Son is a nail-biting story that takes place in real-time in the waiting room of a Miami police station where, in the middle of ...

Lillian
Lillian
3/3 - 3/13/2022


Lillian, a bookish middle-aged British woman, falls for Jimmy, a man almost half her age. As life continues to throw curious curveballs, Lillian rises to ...

THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY


Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the second show of its 2021-2022 season, a romantic holiday treat for the entire family, The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, ...

Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical


ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY Presents the First Show in its 2021-2022 Season of Reopening!LINDA PURL & DAVID ENGEL starring inThe Southern California Premiere ofTENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY ...

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The Shark Is Broken in Santa Barbara The Shark Is Broken
The New Vic (2/4 - 2/22)
Marinelli Bros Circus - A New Experience! in Santa Barbara Marinelli Bros Circus - A New Experience!
Main Place Mall (2/6 - 2/16)
The Hots in Santa Barbara The Hots
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (2/6 - 2/6)
Million Dollar Quartet in Santa Barbara Million Dollar Quartet
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (1/30 - 3/8)
Hershey Felder as MONSIEUR CHOPIN in Santa Barbara Hershey Felder as MONSIEUR CHOPIN
Ensemble Theatre Company (4/30 - 5/10)
The Shark Is Broken in Santa Barbara The Shark Is Broken
The New Vic (2/4 - 2/22)
Grateful Heart Band - with Jami Jameson Band in Santa Barbara Grateful Heart Band - with Jami Jameson Band
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (2/14 - 2/14)
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