Center Stage Theater

Center Stage Theater An intimate black box theater with weekly performances by a variety of artists and companies, locate

An intimate black box theater with weekly performances by a variety of artists and companies, located in Paseo Nuevo in the heart of the downtown Santa Barbara cultural district.

PERFORMANCE UPDATE!!TICKETS FOR FRIDAY'S PERFORMANCE of Alice (in Wonderland) are no longer available! 😱😲However... ther...
06/05/2026

PERFORMANCE UPDATE!!
TICKETS FOR FRIDAY'S PERFORMANCE
of Alice (in Wonderland) are no longer available! 😱😲

However... there are still tickets for Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7!

Don't miss out on this creative modern ballet of this classic story! Plus other dances!

For tickets and information visit www.centerstagetheater.org or call 805-963-0408

HURRY! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! ONLY TWO CHANCES TO SEE THIS AMAZING SHOW!

You won't want to miss this WONDERFUL production!(Yep! We know! We did it again! 😉🤭)Deets below! ⬇️⤵️Novus Contemporary ...
05/30/2026

You won't want to miss this WONDERFUL production!

(Yep! We know! We did it again! 😉🤭)

Deets below! ⬇️⤵️

Novus Contemporary Ballet presents
Alice! (in Wonderland) and Other Dances

👱‍♀️ 😻 🐛 🐇 👸🏼 ♥️ 😠 🎩☕️

Directed by Meredith Ventura

June 5-7, 2026

Novus Contemporary Ballet invites audiences down the rabbit hole this spring with Alice! (in Wonderland), a bold and imaginative re-envisioning of the beloved classic. Blending classical ballet, contemporary movement, and theatrical storytelling, this original production offers a fresh, visually rich take on Lewis Carroll’s iconic world.

This performance is part of Novus Contemporary Ballet’s ongoing commitment to making dance accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. Selected performances will be offered free of charge to local schools through a community outreach initiative supported by the Santa Barbara Bowl, providing students with the opportunity to experience professional ballet in an inclusive, welcoming environment.

Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, June 5 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 PM

For tickets and information visit www.centerstagetheater.org or call 805-963-0408 



🌹♥️♣️♠️♦️



Make plans to see this INSPIRING dance performance! (See what we did there? 🤭)Inspire Dance Santa Barbara presentsOZ TRA...
05/30/2026

Make plans to see this INSPIRING dance performance! 
(See what we did there? 🤭)

Inspire Dance Santa Barbara presents
OZ TRAVELS WITH DOROTHY

🧙‍♂️ 🙎‍♀️🐶 😱 🐦‍⬛🤖🦁

May 30, 2026 THIS SATURDAY!

Join Inspire Dance Santa Barbara and special guest Rosal Ortega Flamenco for our 11th annual Spring performance. Our performance will consist of young company members performing excerpts from Wizard of Oz and Rosal Ortega Flamenco studio dancers performing in the show.

Please call IDSB at 805-770-5295 for questions or Email: [email protected]

Performance Date and Time:
Saturday, May 30 at 4:00 PM

For tickets and information visit www.centerstagetheater.org or call 805-963-0408 





Center Stage Theater is honored to host this Candidates Forum along with for the 24th Congressional District. Btw the p...
05/28/2026

Center Stage Theater is honored to host this Candidates Forum along with for the 24th Congressional District.
Btw the primary election is coming up on June 2! Are you registered?

MAKE PLANS TO CHECK OUT THIS FREE IMPORTANT EVENT!!! SB Resiste presents 24th Congressional District Candidate ForumMay ...
05/27/2026

MAKE PLANS TO CHECK OUT THIS FREE IMPORTANT EVENT!!! 

SB Resiste presents 

24th Congressional District Candidate Forum

May 27, 2026

Do you know who you're voting for yet to represent us in the US House? Come meet the candidates shaping the future of the Central Coast. SBResiste is hosting a candidate forum for the 24th Congressional District and we want you to be part of the conversation!

With the primary on June 2nd, this is your chance to hear directly from those seeking to represent you and your priorities!

Event Details:

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Where: Center Stage Theater. 751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 

Admission: FREE (First come, first served. Seating is limited)

The Candidates:

Sarah Bacon (Confirmed)

Helena Pasquarella (Confirmed)

Salud Carbajal (Invited)

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with local leadership and stay informed on the policies impacting Santa Barbara and beyond. See you there!




HOW COOL WOULD IT BE...If you got to see the next Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, or John Legend?WELL! Come c...
05/15/2026

HOW COOL WOULD IT BE...
If you got to see the next Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, or John Legend?

WELL! Come check out these talented students! Who knows! The next great artist might be among them! And you’ll be able to say... 

"I liked their music before it was cool!"
🧔 

Details below! ⬇️⬇️

Tina Tara presents
Live Student Showcase
The Next Generation of Performers, Live

🎼🎵🎹 👩‍🎤 🎤 🗣

June 4, 2026

Join us for an evening of music and talent at our End of Year Live Student Showcase. Featuring a dynamic lineup of vocal and piano students, the performance will highlight a diverse repertoire spanning Musical Theatre, Rock, and Pop. Each student will take the stage to share the skills, artistry, and confidence they’ve developed throughout the year in a celebratory live setting.

Performance Dates and Times:
Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 pm

For tickets 🎟 🎫 and information visit www.centerstagetheater.org  💻  🖥 
or call 805-963-0408 📞 ☎️ 📱

We want to INSPIRE you to come out for this WONDERFUL dance showcase!(See what we did there? 😉)Inspire Dance Santa Barba...
05/13/2026

We want to INSPIRE you to come out for this WONDERFUL dance showcase!

(See what we did there? 😉)

Inspire Dance Santa Barbara presents

Oz Travels with Dorothy

🧙‍♂️👩🐶 😱 🐦‍⬛ 🤖 🦁 💚 🧙‍♀️ 

May 30, 2026

Join Inspire Dance Santa Barbara and special guest Rosal Ortega Flamenco for our 11th annual Spring performance. Our performance will consist of young company members performing excerpts from Wizard of Oz and Rosal Ortega Flamenco studio dancers performing in the show.

Please call IDSB at 805-770-5295 for questions or Email: [email protected]

Performance Date and Time:
Saturday, May 30 at 4:00 PM

For tickets 🎟 and information visit www.centerstagetheater.org 💻 
or call 805-963-0408. 📱 ☎️ 






Center Stage Theater Invites You to Ignite Your Imagination!Ignite your imagination this May at Center Stage Theater, wh...
04/30/2026

Center Stage Theater Invites You to Ignite Your Imagination!

Ignite your imagination this May at Center Stage Theater, where inspiration instantly infuses every inch of the stage! Invigorating professionals in training illuminate the season’s end with an impressive showcase, while an innovative cultural dance company interprets intricate Afro-Brazilian identity with infectious intensity. Imagine future icons—our incredible young performers—in three irresistible musical theatre showcases, each instilling infinite energy and infectious excitement. Indelible ritual performance art initiatives invite you into intimate worlds, as influential women impart inspiring, individual stories with illuminating visuals. Immerse yourself in the irresistible impact of art in action—Center Stage Theater invites you in!

For tickets 🎟 and information visit www.centerstagetheater.org or call 805-963-0408

See 👀 you at the theater!

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT HAPPYSAD THEATRE COMPANY IS BACK AT CENTER STAGE THEATER!(See what we did there 😉)Tickets ...
04/25/2026

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT HAPPYSAD THEATRE COMPANY IS BACK AT CENTER STAGE THEATER!

(See what we did there 😉)

Tickets just went on sale for HappySad's latest offering of 

A DELICATE SHIP 
By Anna Ziegler

 🚢 ⚓️ 🛳 

Coming Soon to Center Stage Theater!
June 12 - 14, 2026

For tickets 🎟 and information visit www.centerstagetheater.org or phone 805-963-0408 📱 ☎️ 



IN HONOR OF EARTH 🌎 DAYWe're offering a 50% discount on tickets to...I'VE SEEN 👀 THIS S*T BEFORE!Just enter the promo c...
04/23/2026

IN HONOR OF EARTH 🌎 DAY
We're offering a 50% discount on tickets to...
I'VE SEEN 👀 THIS S*T BEFORE!

Just enter the promo code "50off" when purchasing your tickets at check out!

Visit www.centerstagetheater.org for tickets and information!






Address

751 Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(805) 963-0408

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