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
Photo Credit: Baron Spafford What could be better than seeing a world-class performance at The Granada? How about the chance to go behind the scenes to see how the magic happens? The Granada has hosted the annual Love Your Theater Read More
Photo Credit: Jenny Anderson, 2023 Art shines a spotlight on thought-provoking issues of our time and can be a powerful educational tool besides entertaining and energizing the audience. That certainly was the case when the touring Broadway production of Read More
Playing it Forward Music and mentorship play in perfect harmony for Tariqh Akoni, a celebrated artist who brings his talent to The Granada Theatre’s Board of Directors. The Central Coast artist has worked as a musician, educator, and musical director Read More
They say it takes a village, and that was certainly true in 2024 at The Granada. To create a year filled with special programming to celebrate the theater’s 100th anniversary, the different teams at the theater worked together to brainstorm, Read More
Photo Credit: Baron Spafford 2024 was a year of celebrating The Granada’s storied 100-year history while paving the way for another hundred. The theater is a busy venue, home to eight resident companies and national producers of a wide range Read More
Granada documentary film chronicles theater’s 100-year history As a former movie palace, it’s no surprise that The Granada would make a documentary to celebrate its storied history for its centennial anniversary. “We commissioned this documentary to honor the incredible Read More
The Granada Theatre’s Board of Directors is growing with the recent addition of Laura Abrignani and Blair Pence. “Our centennial year saw The Granada really think outside the box and expand the types of shows and events staged to appeal Read More
Photo Credit: Baron Spafford When we go to the theater to see a performance, the artists are on stage, and we’re in the audience. It’s entertaining, but it isn’t interactive. The Granada’s Centennial On Stage series aimed to change Read More
