Santa Barbara Theaters
Santa Barbara Performing Arts Hotline (805.892.2250 ext. 5545)
Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido / 805.963.0761)
The Lobero Theatre features a variety of modern dance, ballet,
jazz, lectures, classical music, opera and contemporary music performances. R&B and Jazz guests are welcomed every month as part of two ongoing series. The Lobero boasts some of the area’s best performing arts organizations: Opera Santa Barbara, State Street Ballet, Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, Sings Like Hell, Music Academy of the West, Speaking of Stories, SBCC Adult Education's Mind & Supermind series, Flamenco Arts Festival and others. http://www.lobero.com
The theatre’s intimate ambiance and historic charm make the Lobero well-known for high quality programs presented in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Arlington Theater (1317 State Street / 805.963.4408)
The Arlington Theater is the largest indoor performance venue in Santa Barbara, seating over 2,000 guests. The theater’s atmospheric interior is one part of its great beauty. After seeing the marquee and the Spanish courtyard and fountains, visitors enter the small lobby on their way into movie paradise. The auditorium has faux-Spanish villas on both sides while lanterns, windows and staircases cover both walls. The ceiling is also detailed with stars that give the theater an outdoor feel within the luxury of and indoor venue. http://www.thearlingtontheatre.com/
Santa Barbara Bowl (1122 North Milpas / 805.568.2695)
The Santa Barbara Bowl is a non-profit organization run by community volunteers dedicated to renovating this historic facility. This incredible outdoor area fits over 4,500 guests and was built in 1936 with federal funding from the Depression-era WPA. The Santa Barbara Bowl was originally designed to serve as an annual performance venue for Fiesta. The original construction included a wooden revolving stage that was destroyed by a flood during an El Nino winter in 1939. It was replaced by a concrete stage that was used until the end of the 2001 Concert Season.
The Bowl has completed a renovation through the help of community volunteers and donations to the foundation. Some of the performers over the past few years have included Rod Stewart, Blink 182, Jimmy Buffet, Sarah McLaclan, Maroon 5, Black Eyed Peas, Jack Johnson, 311, Bright Eyes, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, and Def Leppard. http://www.sbbowl.com/
Granada Theatre (1216 State St. / 805.962.2324)
The Granada is in the process of a vast reconstruction set to finish by the 2007-2008 season. In addition to offering premieres and sneak previews of historic films such as Gone With the Wind and Guys and Dolls, The Granada has played host to the 20th century's greatest artists and entertainers: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Henry Fonda, Sir John Gielgud, Ethel Barrymore, Al Jolson, Will Rogers, Helen Hayes, Jon Vickers and Martha Graham have all graced the stage with their presence. The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, American Ballet Theatre, New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra and Berlin Philharmonic are but a few of the world-class companies to appear. The Granada is where art and history converge, a grand theatrical tradition that adds to the spirit of Santa Barbara Arts.
The 2007-2008 Broadway at The Granada series is expected to feature current Broadway hits Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Movin’ Out and more. http://www.granadasb.org
Center Stage Theatre (751 Paseo Nuevo / 805.963.0408)
Circle Bar B Dinner Theatre (1800 Refugio Rd. / 805.965.9652)
Contemporary Music Theatre (375 Cannon Green / 805.562.8599)
Ensemble Theatre Co. (914 Santa Barbara / 805.962.8606)
Garvin Theatre SBCC (721 Cliff Dr. / 805.965.5935)
PCPA Theatrefest (Solvang / 805.922.8313)
Santa Barbara Light Opera (1216 State St. / 805.966.2324)
