Opera Santa Barbara Announces 2027-28 Season Featuring ‘Turandot’ and ‘Samson and Delilah’ at The Granada Theatre
Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) has announced its 2027-28 season, which will include new productions of Giacomo Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ and Camille Saint-Saëns’s ‘Samson and Delilah’ at The Granada Theatre. This marks the company's return to the venue after a four-year hiatus…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 10, 2026 — Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) has revealed its upcoming 2027-28 season, highlighted by ambitious new productions of two grand operas: Giacomo Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ and Camille Saint-Saëns’s ‘Samson and Delilah.’ These performances are scheduled to take place at The Granada Theatre.
The announcement signifies Opera Santa Barbara’s return to The Granada Theatre, a venue the company has not utilized for four years. This hiatus period has concluded, and the upcoming season will feature performances back on its stage.
Furthermore, the 2027-28 season marks a significant milestone for OSB as it will be the first time the company presents both ‘Turandot’ and ‘Samson and Delilah’ within the same season. Both operas are recognized for their large-scale nature, requiring substantial production elements and artistic resources.
Details regarding casting, specific performance dates, and ticket sales for the 2027-28 season were not immediately available. The company has not specified the reasons for the four-year absence from The Granada Theatre in its announcement.
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