Theater - Reviews
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Murder Mystery Farce at Circle Bar B
A new murder mystery farce plays at Circle Bar B through September 6. Read story.
Cy Coleman Revue Opens at Rubicon Theatre
The Best Is Yet to Come Brings Together Five Decades of Songs, Runs Through August 2
The Best Is Yet to Come brings together five decades of songs, and is the first musical revue to honor the late Broadway composer. Read story.
Hamlet at Ojai’s Theater 150, Saturday, July 18.
Production Marks Company’s Debut as Professional Equity Theater
This production, directed by Jessica Kubzansky, marks the company’s debut as a fully professional Actor’s Equity Association theater, and runs through August 8. Read story.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor at SBCC
Neil Simon’s Play Looks at the Early Days of Television
In this clever story of the early days of television, Neil Simon’s rage at Joe McCarthy comes through. Read story.
Short Plays by David Ives at Center Stage, Friday, June 19
One-Acts Show Playful Side of Language
Seven one-acts by David Ives demonstrate the fun side of words. Read story.
The Wedding at Center Stage Theater
Lit Moon Theatre Company’s Original Musical Parodies Marital Anxiety
Lit Moon Theatre Company’s original musical parodies the highs and lows of marriage. Read story.
Forbidden Broadway at the Granada
All-out Broadway Satire Hits Santa Barbara
Broadway’s most beloved satirical revue came to Santa Barbara last week. Read story.
Circle Bar B Presents a New Musical
Opera and Auto Repairs Find Love in Brooklyn
An opera singer and an auto repairman find love in this new musical set in Brooklyn. Read story.
The Scene at Ensemble Theatre Company
Theresa Rebeck’s Play Skewers New York Social Scene
Theresa Rebeck’s play skewers New York social scene, reveals the illusions of language. Read story.
Spit Like a Big Girl at Rubicon Theatre
Clarinda Ross in a One-Woman Show
Clarinda Ross’s new one-woman show tells the story of her journey into motherhood. Read story.
Community, Culinary, Karimi
Revolutionary Chef Comes to UCSB to Teach Cooking and Culture
Revolutionary chef comes to UCSB to teach cooking and culture. Read story.
La Niñera: The Nursemaid at UCSB
BFA Students Perform Barbara Lebow’s New Historical Play on May 16
BFA students perform Barbara Lebow’s new historical play on May 16. Read story.
It’s Only a Play Reviewed
It’s Only a Play at Victoria Hall Theater on Saturday, May 2
It’s Only a Play at Victoria Hall Theater on Saturday, May 2. Read story.
Speaking of Stories “Tasty Tales”
Speaking of Stories Takes on Food
Speaking of Stories was concerned with food this month—eating it, drinking with it, reading about it, and being grossed out by it. Read story.
Genesis West’s La Terrasse at Center Stage Theater April 17
Jean-Claude Carrière’s French Farce Runs through May 2
Under Maurice Lord’s direction, Jean-Claude Carrière’s French farce hits the mark. Read story.
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