“Pick of the Month!” Show Time Magazine. The beloved Rudie-DeCarlo musical CINDERELLA is back for February only, with a stunning multi-media makeover. It’s Cinderella like you’ve never seen her before, with new songs, hilarious special FX, a silent movie segment that will have you falling out of your seat, dazzling costumes, amazing magical prestidigitation, and a story about being true to your dreams and loving yourself as you are that's as meaningful today as ever before. “A delight for the entire family!” LA SPLASH It’s the perfect fairytale for today's generation: a handsome prince (who yearns to be loved for himself, not his royal position), silly stepsisters (who ultimately discover that looks really aren't everything), a feisty (but genuinely well-meaning) stepmother, a silver-foxy (if slightly befuddled) King and a refreshingly independent Cinderella. After two dozen tours to England, Alaska and Japan, CINDERELLA is still the single most requested Playhouse Musical Matinee on three continents and this delightful 40th anniversary make-over offers added delights: playful period costumes by award-winning designer Ashley Hayes, magical special effects by James Cooper and the heart-warming romance that blooms with the assistance of a glass slipper, a magic wand, and the audience's eager intervention. "This extraordinary company creates a strange new brand of excitement...Truly imaginative and entertaining, this play has all its spark plugs firing." - LA PARENT CINDERELLA features Actors’ Repertory Theatre members James Cooper, Isabel Lindley, J.T. Melaragno, Cydne Moore, Michala Peltz, Joseph Perez, Graham Silbert and Megan Wright, with special guest Olvia Hurtado as Cinderella. Fairygodmother, of course, plays herself. Directed by Playhouse Co-Artistic Director Chris DeCarlo, book, music & lyrics by DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie. “Best Parties in LA!” CBS.com - Splendid birthday parties, hosted by costumed members of the Cinderella Company, are available with every performance. "A show that will delight children and adults, even if they think they have seen every possible twist on the Cinderella story." reviewplays.com
"An Enchanting Cinderella!...highlighted by fast pacing, fancy costuming and a lovely, unweepy Cinderella…particularly within the context of Rudie and DeCarlo's trademark Gilbert & Sullivan comic lyrics." LA Times
Ages: All welcome
Award-winning show Black Bastard leaves audiences screaming for more! (12/13/25-12/14/25)
Stand-up Jesus! Sold out in October, he’s back for the second coming! (1/17/26-3/21/26)
Santa Monica Playhouse is at 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA.
ALEICHEM SHOLOM! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem – a “Brilliant” musical comedy (12/7/25-12/14/25)
All About Santa - the Rudie-DeCarlo holiday musical for kids 2 to 102 (12/6/25-12/14/25)
Thanks for Sharing – celebrate Thanksgiving in true Theatre R.A.W. style (11/17/25-11/18/25)
Naturally Tan (11/16/25-11/16/25)
Big Hair: A Rad and Wild Love Affair (11/16/25-11/16/25)
BIG HAIR; a Rad & Wild Love Affair – the dynamic love story of Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder (11/16/25-11/16/25)
Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Free Theatre Festival DOUBLE FEATURE DAY (11/15/25-11/15/25)
Black Don't Crack (11/14/25-11/14/25)
Trans Mom vs. Family Court (11/13/25-11/13/25)
Trans Mom vs Family court: Justice Sees No Gender (11/13/25-11/13/25)
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2 Pianos 4 Hands
North Coast Repertory Theatre (12/11 - 12/31) | |
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MILF And Cookies
Dynasty Typewriter (12/16 - 12/16) | |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center (1/9 - 1/11) BUY NOW & SAVE | |
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Samantha Pauly
Feinstein's at the Nikko (12/12 - 12/13) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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The Nutckracker
Pasadena Dance Theatre (12/20 - 12/21) | |
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Long Beach is Sinking! (Or, Hard Times are Better than a Lifetime of Injustice)
The Garage Theatre (11/14 - 12/20)
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Mystery, Magi, and Mittens On December 20, 2025
All Saints Episcopal Church (12/20 - 12/20) | |
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GUYS AND DOLLS
Coachella Valley Repertory (2/25 - 3/15) | |
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Patti LuPone in Concert
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (2/21 - 2/21) | ||
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