With this announcement, The Granada becomes the area’s premiere venue for first-class touring Broadway entertainment.  Beginning with the 2008 season, The Granada will host an annual series of Broadway hits and classic musicals, some produced in Santa Barbara. Educational and outreach programs will enhance the series and maximize community involvement. Granada Executive Director, Peter Frisch said, “Mark and Steve bring more than forty years of touring Broadway experience to Santa Barbara. Having these top-flight presenters working for us gives The Granada double the influence in the marketplace.  And with our state-of-the-art theater, Central Coast patrons will have access to the nation’s very best talent and productions right in our own downtown cultural district.”

In addition to the Broadway series, Theater League will sponsor its popular Theater ROcKs (Reach Out to Kids) and Kids Night on Broadway programs. “Engaging young people and whole families is an important part of our mission,” explained Edelman. “We need to thrill not only today’s Broadway theatergoers, but the next generation of musical theater fans, too.”  A summer festival featuring some of the most promising new musicals is also in the planning stages.

In the Media

Press Releases:

• Granada Renovation Project Takes Giant Leap Forward
  (May 12, 2006)
• Granada Project Moves Forward ( April 7, 2006 )
• Granada Project Exceeds 2005 Fundraising Goal - McCune Contributes $2.5 Million (December 1, 2005)
• Granada Theatre Project Receives $6 Million in New Gifts (September 1, 2005)
• Symphony Will Move to Granada (May 19, 2004)
• Granada Expands Design Vision (January 20, 2004)

Press Articles:

• RDA awards Granada $1.5 Million (April 18, 2006)
• Backstage action (January 26, 2006)
• $2.5 Million Gift puts Granada project one step closer (December 6, 2005)
• Granada stage goes down with a bang (October 25, 2005)
• Symphony to return home (May 20, 2004)
• Fans turn out to celebrate Granada (April 18, 2004)
• McCaw give $5 Million for Granada Restoration (December 10, 2003)
• Fé Bland donates $1 Million to Granada Renovation Fund (September 12, 2003)