‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ 2025 Indy Awards for Theater
Our annual celebration of the bright lights of our inspirational theater community is back.By Leslie
Recent Stories
Brad Williams’s ‘Growth Spurt’ Brings Him to The Granada Theatre
Comedian returns to Santa Barbara after “Starfish” comedy special.
Review | When the World Gets You Down, James Taylor Lifts You Up
Two nights at the Santa Barbara Bowl with sweet JT bring smiles and nostalgia to a sold-out crowd.
ON Culture | From Singing Sisters to Jon Boogz, a Crosby Salute, and More
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Theater Review | A Ghoulishly Good Time with ‘The Addams Family’ Musical
Favorite characters bring new adventures — and some new friends — to the Granada stage.
An Illuminating Evening with Adele
Candlelight Concerts deliver a cozy, compelling glow.
Spend Juneteenth with Jon Boogz
Live dance performance, short films, and a Q&A moderated by Lil Buck come to the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.
Kick Up Your Heels with a New Season of Broadway in Santa Barbara Shows
The 2025-26 Slate Includes ‘The Book of Mormon,’ ‘Hadestown,’ ‘Kinky Boots,’ and Pilobolus’s ‘Other Worlds Collection’.
Illuminating Disabilities via Audiobook
Longtime Santa Barbara friends collaborate to bring Neil Marcus’s legacy to a wider audience.
Cheese the Day Part Deux
There’s still time to imbibe Santa Barbara’s most elevated wine and cheese pairing with a pair of events May 7 and May 14.
