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Audra McDonald’s Sublime Offerings
Singer Skillfully Weaved a Musical Mosaic
The singer skillfully weaved a musical mosaic, spotlighting the work of young musical theater artists.
Jane Anderson Revises Her 1990 Play ‘The Baby Dance’ to Disappointing Results
Playwright Added Race to the Mix, but Choice Seems Retrograde
Director Jenny Sullivan’s production features several strong performances, but even good acting can only take us so far.
Timely Tales from Shakespeare and Shaw
New York City–Based Bedlam Brings Resonant Classics to UCSB
New York City–based Bedlam brings ‘Saint Joan’ and ‘Hamlet’ to UCSB April 19-20.
Opera Singer Julia Bullock Finds Her Voice
Acclaimed Young Soprano Sings Music by and for Powerful Women
In her area recital debut, the acclaimed young soprano sings music by and for powerful women.
Opera Singer Julia Bullock Finds Her Voice
Acclaimed Young Soprano Sings Music by and for Powerful Women
In her area recital debut, the acclaimed young soprano sings music by and for powerful women.
Robert Sapolsky Breaks Down the Biology of Tribalism
His New Book, ‘Behave,’ Examines Why We’re Hardwired for Us/Them Dichotomies
His new book, ‘Behave,’ examines why we’re hardwired for us/them dichotomies
Two Operas Hit the Stage: ‘The Barber of Seville’ and ‘Die Fledermaus’
Opera S.B. Presents Rossini’s Classic; Westmont Offers Up Strauss’s Masterpiece
Santa Barbara will be treated to a couple of classic comic capers when Opera Santa Barbara presents Rossini’s classic and Westmont offers up Strauss’s masterpiece.
‘Buyer & Cellar’ Gives Audience a Peek at Barbra Streisand’s Private Mall
Jonathan Tolins’s Play Is Delightful Show One-Man Show
Jonathan Tolins’s play raises interesting questions about the creative ways we attempt to control our environment and the fine line between befriending another person and using them.
Tense Times Call for Powerful Percussion
L.A. Phil’s Joseph Pereira Discusses His New, Anxiety-Inspired Concerto
L.A. Phil’s Joseph Pereira discusses his new anxiety-inspired concerto.
György Ligeti Classical Music Mini-Festival
UCSB Music Theorist Ben Levy Talks Composer’s Importance
UCSB music theorist Ben Levy, author of ‘Metamorphosis in Music,’ talks about the composer’s influence.