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Genesis West Presents Martin McDonagh’s The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Director Maurie Lord Continues on His Fearless Path
The edgiest theater in town comes courtesy of director Maurie Lord. Read story.
Daddy Long Legs at the Rubicon
New John Caird Musical Premieres in VenturaDaddy Long Legs, the new musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon, got its world premiere last week at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre.
Daddy Long Legs, the new musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon, got its world premiere last week at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre. Read story.
The Bald Soprano at Westmont
Eugène Ionesco’s play at Porter Theatre, Friday, October 23
An exciting new production of Eugène Ionesco’s most famous play, The Bald Soprano, continues at Westmont’s Porter Theatre through Halloween weekend. Read story.
Lit Moon Presents Its World Theatre Festival at Center Stage
Annual Weekend of Theater Included Works from the United States and the Czech Republic
The 2009 theater fest included a wide range of physical theater from children’s stories to sophisticated political satires. Read story.
Polaris: Top-Notch Physical Theater
Prague-based Adriatic Presents Brings New Play to Lit Moon Festival
Two amazing actors from Prague, Jan Benes-McGadie and Vojta Svejda, are performing one of the year’s most memorable shows on Friday night at Center Stage Theater. Polaris at the Lit Moon World Theater Festival. Read story.
Czech Clowns and More at Lit Moon World Theater Festival
The 2009 Fest at Center Stage Features Artists from Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and the Czech Republic
John Blondell is back with the finest in current European physical theater for this year’s edition of the Lit Moon World Theater Festival. Read story.
Lily Tomlin at the Lobero
Classic American Comedienne Talks Television and Vegas
The classic American comedienne will be at the Lobero Theatre this weekend to make up two shows that were canceled last May due to the Jesusita Fire. Read story.
New John Caird Musical Daddy Long Legs Premieres at Rubicon
A 1912 Novel About an Orphan and Her Benefactor Becomes a Contemporary Musical
John Caird, the director of such London and Broadway mega-hits as Les Miserables and Nicholas Nickleby has adapted an early 20th-century novel as a 21st-century musical. Read story.
Ensemble Theatre Company Turns 30
Group Celebrates Big Anniversary By Announcing Move to Victoria Hall
Despite opposition from the Unity Shoppe, ETC looks set to assume a 30-year lease on the theater space at Victoria Hall. Read story.
Alpha Resource Center Presents Zombies from Outer Space
Performance Takes Place Saturday, October 10, as part of the Alpha Fest
Adult clients from the center’s adult program will perform the original musical at the Marjorie Luke Theatre on Saturday, October 10, as part of the Alpha Fest. Read story.
Gunmetal Blues at Ensemble Theatre
Three-Person Show Mixes Film Noir with Music
ETC opens its season with a three-person musical about a private detective. Read story.
Om at the Lobero, Thursday October 1
Boxtales Show Brings Ancient Tale to Life
On opening night, Boxtales brought an epic Indian myth to life, leaving its audience spellbound. Read story.
John Leguizamo
Actor/Comedian Gives a “Lecture” About His Life
The actor/comedian spends an evening in Santa Barbara giving examples of what not to do with your life. Read story.
Séance on a Wet Afternoon Premieres at the Granada September 26
Stephen Schwartz Opera Continues October 2 and 4
Séance on a Wet Afternoon is big, compelling, beautifully staged, and features one of the most unlikely heroines since Medea. Read story.
Twelfth Night at Center Stage
William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night performed by UCSB Drama MFA Students at Center Stage Theater This Weekend
An exciting new production of Twelfth Night starring a cast of UCSB MFA candidates and directed by Irwin Appel will be at Center Stage this Friday and Saturday for three performances. Read story.
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