Season 8 | ’25-’26

Announcing our lineup for Season 8!

WHAT A SHOW!

Before Wicked, there was...
The Wizard of Oz!

We’re off to see the Wizard! Join Lights Up! Theatre company for a magical journey down the yellow brick road in our exuberant, colorful recreation of this timeless tale of adventure and self-discovery. It’s Oz, Lights Up! style!

December 4 – 7, 2025
Thursday through Sunday at 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday at 2:00pm

The Theater at Santa Barbara High School
700 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara

Enormous Gratitude to our Sponsors

Season Sponsors

Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation

Towbes Foundation

Gifts of $500 and Above

The Ball Family
Sherri Ball
The Buell Family
The Hueber Family
The Powers Family
Christina Wood
Glen and Lisa Wysel

The Wizard of Oz
Production Sponsors

Anonymous

David Kim Group

Richard Yates:
The ARTS District of Santa Barbara

COMING SOON!

The Addams Family

March 12-15, 2026

It’s creepy…it’s kooky… This smash comedy hit’s hilarious antics have been delighting audiences from coast to coast- join us for this wildly popular ride through the wacky territory of family relations!

Auditions for this production have concluded. Check back soon to purchase tickets to see the performances!

Shakespeare

May 2026

We’re back with another epic visit with the Bard! Join us for more Shakespeare fun – specific project details to be announced – this Spring! 

Interested performers who are not already part of Lights Up! Theatre Company should read through our audition page and submit a company assessment video in early 2026 to be considered for Shakespeare casting.