Photo Credit: Baron Spafford Remember Elphaba’s rise above a stage bathed in Green during Wicked or the famous crashing chandelier in Phantom of the Opera? Without expert lighting, those moments wouldn’t have created the emotional impact that made them iconic. Read More
Sarah and Roger Chrisman Since The Granada Theatre’s restoration, Sarah and Roger Chrisman have tirelessly devoted their time to help make the theatre the premier performing arts destination on the Central Coast. Their shared commitment and philanthropic efforts were Read More
Photo Credit: Baron Spafford Santa Barbara was on center stage during The Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Records production of Locals and Legends: Celebrating the Music of David Crosby. The extravaganza saw today’s best Central Coast musicians paying homage Read More
In an era of streaming TV and social media scrolling, live performing arts venues must think outside the box to attract an audience that is increasingly addicted to screens. As the fixture for arts in Santa Barbara for over 100 Read More
Remember your old high school yearbook? The Granada Theatre put a fresh spin on that idea by creating a digital yearbook to commemorate all the excitement and events of last year’s centennial celebrations. “The idea for the Centennial Yearbook Read More
Things have come full circle for Karen Wood Williams, The Granada Theatre’s newest board member. A childhood visit to the historic theater started her lifelong love of the arts and set the direction for her career. “I’ve had the honor Read More
Photo Credit: Baron Spafford Love Your Theater is an annual event The Granada Theatre hosts for donors to give them a peek behind the curtain. When a Santa Barbara High School teacher learned of the event, she approached The Read More
Just like a good wine brings its history and terroir to each bottle, Pence Vineyards & Winery’s owner, Blair Pence, brings his business experience, love of music, and California roots to The Granada Theatre Board. Pence just completed his first Read More
The Granada Theatre isn’t just a world-class performing arts venue; it’s an integral part of the community. Santa Barbara residents who want to do more than see a show can join The Granada Theatre’s Ambassador Program and become part Read More
Photo Courtesy of Deborah Bertling A year ago, The Granada Theatre Board welcomed local arts supporter Deborah Marks Bertling to the board. Backstage Stories recently caught up with Bertling to get an insider view of her first year on the Read More
