A mainstay of the opera canon, Verdi's Rigoletto is a thrilling experience that first set pulses racing and tongues wagging when it debuted in Venice in 1851. The gritty production overcame its initial problems with the censors of its day to become one of the world's most widely performed operas, beloved for its memorable tunes and electrifying revenge plot. Octavio Cardenas directs Santa Barbara Opera's brilliant production of this masterpiece, conducted by Kostis Protopapas!

Playing like an operatic version of a greatest hits album, Santa Barbara Opera brings you the madcap comedy The Barber of Seville, conducted by Lyndon Meyer! The mischievous Count Almavira and his wily servant Figaro strive to woo the witty and beautiful Rosina right out from under the nose of her minder, Dr. Bartolo. With devious disguises, meddlesome mishaps, and some of opera's most famous music, the fate of the heart of this young girl is one thrilling and hilarious ride.

Craig Bohlmer's take on the American West brings the adventurous spirit of a classic gunslinging tale into the realm of opera! Conducted by Lyndon Mayer making his Opera Santa Barba mainstage debut, Richard Gammon directs this adaptation of the classic novel by Zane Grey, in a production starring Karin Wolverton, Keith Phares and Luis Alejandro Orozco alongside a stellar supporting cast at the Lobero Theater.

The Last Comic Standing finalist from season 2 has since become a fully fledged comic in his own right, garnering critical acclaim for his DVDs and touring work. Known for his surreal observations on everyday situations, Gulman has held a myriad of jobs throughout his twenty years trying to break into the big time; barista, waiter, doorman, accountant and even a school scholarship football player. A gigantic six-foot, six-inch Bostonian, he has also performed on television comedy shows including Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman and John Oliver.

Since her 1988 debut 'Bring Me Some Water', Melissa Etheridge has been an iconic voice in alternative rock and roll. When in 1993, her second record 'Yes I am' went double platinum, that success was cemented. As a performer she has won 2 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for best original songs, but also as a social and gay rights activist, she has left a lasting impression on American popular culture.

Choir! Choir! Choir! brings the music you love to the stage with a twist - the performers are you, the audience! You and a room full of enthusiastic strangers will become a glorious choir, belting out the hits in perfect harmony. No auditions, no sheet music, just show up and let the music unfold with choir directors Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman on stage to conduct you through the parts!