Santa Barbara Theatre Newsroom

What did our critic think of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at PCPA: Marian Theater?

PCPA will present Sanctuary City, a powerful and timely drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Martyna Majok. In this powerful coming-of-age story, two teens forge a deep bond amid the complexities of immigration, identity, belonging and love.

The Theatre Group at SBCC continues the 24-25 season with the hilarious comedy, Ken Ludwig’s SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, Directed by Katie Laris.

The UCSB Department of Theater/Dance's new-play development program, LAUNCH PAD, will present a preview production of a new play, Strange Birds, written by E. M. Lewis and directed by Artistic Director Risa Brainin.

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.

Lindero Canyon Middle School will present 13: The Musical Jr. This high-energy production will transport audiences into the world of Evan Goldman, a 12-year-old navigating the ups and downs of adolescence.

Ensemble Theatre Company in association with J. Todd Harris will present an add-on production to its season, Sharon Lawrence starring in the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The Ojai Art Center Theater will open its 2025 season with Agnes of God, a psychological drama written by John Pielmeier and directed by Brian Robert Harris.

Camerata Pacifica launches the New Year with the first of two programs on the Camerata Pacifica Baroque series curated by acclaimed flutist Emi Ferguson.

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. Tickets to MEAN GIRLS are available now.

The American Theatre Guild will present the international percussion sensation, STOMP. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series and will take the Granada Theatre stage Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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

The Industry will celebrate more than 10 years of groundbreaking and transformational opera works by honoring founder Yuval Sharon at its special celebration, The Decade Party, on Thursday January 30, 2025 at the Bradbury Building in Downtown L.A.

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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

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.

 The Jim Henson Company's fun loving, musical Fraggles are sharing their joy and magic across North America in Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, the first-ever live touring show based on the beloved franchise.

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at PCPA: Marian Theater?

The SBCC Theatre Arts Department presents a student showcase production of MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE by Christopher Durang, directed by Katie Laris, November 13-23, 2024 in the Jurkowitz Theatre. Check out first look photo here!