‘Unnecessary Farce’ Brings Some Necessary Laughter to Santa Barbara
Lighthearted, physical comedy is technically complicated as doors slam, pants fall, and justice is pursued.
Author: Maggie Yates
Review | ‘Somebody to Love’ Premiere at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura
Crowd-pleasing musical leaves reviewer wanting more depth.
A Late Rock Legend Rises in ETC’s ‘A Night with Janis Joplin’
Tony-nominated star Mary Bridget Davies reprises her role as Janis Joplin in ETC’s new show.
World Premiere Musical ‘Somebody to Love’ Is Already a Hit
Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre extends the show — a jukebox musical featuring music from Sly and the Family Stone; Bad Company; Earth, Wind & Fire; and more — before it begins.
Review | Amusingly Terrible People Populate ‘A Small Family Business’
Show has plenty of laughs, but could use more depth.
Review | ‘The Story of War’ Brings an Off-Beat New Voice to Town
Not Half Bad Theatre Company’s debut is a strong one.
Review | Westmont’s ‘Little Women’ Brings An Updated Lens to the Literary Classic
Modernized view meets timeless themes in sweet and earnest production.
‘A Small Family Business’
Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘A Small Family Business’ arrives at SBCC Theatre with fast-paced farce and a dark look at wealth, corruption, and family loyalty.
Santa Barbara Wedding Guide 2026
Your wedding stories, musings on flowers and the search for the dress, and our comprehensive wedding guide.
Santa Barbara Couples Tie the Knot in Style in 2025
With sunsets, dolphins, disco, and rainy-day first dances, these weddings prove there’s no place like Santa Barbara.
