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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ensemble Theatre Opens 30th Anniversary Season with Gunmetal Blues
Film Noir Musical Takes a Comic Approach to the Heart of the Genre
Risa Brainin directs this blues and jazz-inflected musical noir, which brings a comic approach to a dark genre. Read story.
Boxtales Theatre Company Premieres Om: An Indian Tale of Good and Evil
New Show Incorporates Yoga, Acrobatics
Boxtales’ new show, based on an ancient Indian myth, incorporates yoga and acrobatics. Read story.
Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre Offers Romantic Comedy
It Had to Be You Opens on Saturday, September 19
Tiffany Story and Sean O’Shea star in It Had to Be You, a wild New York show business romantic comedy from authors/actors Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna. Read story.
A Solo Moby Dick at the Rubicon
Call Conor Lovett Ishmael in His Latest One-Man Show, Moby Dick
Conor Lovett will take on Herman Melville’s Moby Dick in a two-hour, one person performance. Read story.
Ojai Playwrights Conference Includes Public Performances
12th Annual Event Brings Together Thespians to Develop New Work
The 12th annual event is one of the theater world’s most cherished destinations for developing and experiencing new work. Read story.
Proximity Theatre Company Premieres Shandy Wilkes
Show Opens at Center Stage Theater August 5
Santa Barbara youth theater company dedicated to cutting-edge physical theater productions has its next show at Center Stage Theater August 5-9. Read story.
Hamlet in Ojai
Theater 150 Goes Equity with Hamlet
Theater 150 in Ojai will present an Equity-approved production of Hamlet, opening on July 18. Read story.
Cy Coleman Musical at Rubicon
The Best Is Yet to Come Celebrates the Music of Cy Coleman
The music of Broadway composer Cy Coleman will be featured in The Best Is Yet to Come at the Rubicon Theatre. Read story.
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