“Come From Away” Is as Feel-Good as It Gets
Photos by Luis Escobar Although I'm ready to rave about the energetic and joyful performances of the cast and seven-member band of PCPA's production of the Tony Award-winning musical…
“The Balcony Gardener” Thrives, As Does Its Author
A volume of stories drawn from a former Central Coast writer's life in Paris is now available in hardcover and as an e-book. Australian-born Janice Exter Konstantinidis, who traded a…
ETC’s “Every Brilliant Thing” Is a Joyful Experience
Photos by Zach Mendez Every Brilliant Thing is a one-person play about a list of items worth living for. Well, that sentence is a lie. Two lies, actually. While…
Cal Poly Arts Slots Broadway Shows and More for 26-27
Beetlejuice, Shucked, Six, and A Beautiful Noise Cal Poly Arts today announced its 2026-27 season, featuring 32 performances spanning Broadway, music, dance, comedy, family programming and speakers from around…
Red Carpet Premiere of “The Strawberry” Set for July 6
An exclusive Central Coast premiere for an award-winning independent feature film shot entirely in Cambria is set for July 6 at the Bay Theatre in Morro Bay. The Strawberry—written by…
“Love Letters” Is Sweet and Touching
A.R. Gurney's 1988 play Love Letters is essentially two characters sitting side by side reading a series of letters, notes and holiday cards they have exchanged for nearly 50 years.…
Variety Is the Spice of SMCT’s 26-27 Season
Santa Maria Civic Theatre has announced its 2026-27 schedule of performances, starting off with local playwright Ben Abbott's "haunted rom-com" Grave Mistakes August 14-30. Where Nobody Knows Your Name, penned…
“No Man’s Land” by Alicia Klein Debuts June 4
It isn't often that a play has its world premiere right here in San Luis Obispo County. Not only is this weekend the first time audiences will get a look…
Next Carnegie Lecture Celebrates Pride Month
The program manager of the Gala Pride & Diversity Center presents the next Carnegie Lecture at the History Center of San Luis Obispo on Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m. …
“Next to Normal” Is Powerful and Engaging
Photo by Riley White I ventured to Cambria this past Memorial Day weekend to take in a show featuring an engaging contemporary rock score, an exemplary cast of performers,…