Lobero Theatre facts for kids
Exterior of venue, from Canon Perdido St (c.2005)
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| Address | 33 E Canon Perdido St Santa Barbara, California United States |
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| Owner | Lobero Theatre Foundation |
| Capacity | 604 |
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| Opened | February 22, 1873 |
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| Architect | George Washington Smith, Lutah Maria Riggs |
| Reference #: | 361 |
The Lobero Theatre is a very old and special building in Santa Barbara, California, United States. It started as an opera house in 1873. An Italian immigrant named José Lobero built it in a refurbished school building.
Located in downtown Santa Barbara, the Lobero Theatre is a California Historical Landmark. This means it's an important place in California's history.
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History of the Lobero Theatre
The Lobero Theatre first opened its doors in 1873. It was a popular opera house for many years.
Rebuilding the Theatre
By the early 1920s, the old opera house was getting quite old and worn out. So, it was decided to rebuild it. The new design was in the beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival style.
Two famous architects, George Washington Smith and Lutah Maria Riggs, designed the new theatre. It officially reopened in August 1924. This was a time when Santa Barbara was starting to make all its buildings look similar, following the Spanish Colonial style.
Modern Renovations
The Lobero Theatre has been updated over the years to keep it in great shape. A big renovation happened in 2013. These updates help the theatre continue to host amazing shows for everyone.
What Happens at the Lobero Today?
The Lobero Theatre is still a very busy place! It hosts many arts and cultural events throughout the year. You can find performances happening on more than 250 days each year.
Perfect for Music
The theatre is known for its excellent sound quality. Because of its live acoustics and smaller size, it's especially good for chamber music. This type of music is played by a small group of instruments. The Music Academy of the West often holds its summer concerts here.
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