Backstage Stories

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The Granada Headlines its own Marquee

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

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The Granada Expands its Board

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

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Lights. Cameras. Action!

Home Movie Series takes center stage at The Granada Theatre Photo Credit: Barron Spafford  During its centennial year celebration, The Granada honored its movie history past with its Santa Barbara Home Movies Series featuring blockbusters from artists who live in Read More

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Central Coast Culture King

Lil Buck, PC: UCSB Arts & Lectures What started as a vision to bring to life the dance, concerts and plays students read about in books while at university has morphed into UCSB Arts & Lectures, becoming the largest cultural program Read More

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The Lights of Broadway in Santa Barbara

From following a young Russian tsarina to navigating the teenage world of mean girls, the magic of Broadway plays out throughout the year at The Granada Theatre, thanks to a long-standing partnership with the American Theatre Guild. The American Theatre Read More

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Grandeur at The Granada Theatre

For 100 years, The Granada Theatre has attracted the biggest stars of the day to its stage. For performers and filmmakers, gracing The Granada is a must-do on California’s Central Coast. Icons from Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to George Read More