Join us for the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering over 36 plays, workshops and family-oriented events. What’s happening on BFF FRIDAYS? Oct 17: PUBLIC WORKSHOP – Secrets & Safety: A Creative Sharing Guide for Writer-Performers. Do you carry a secret? A secret you might want to share in a solo show, a book, or a play? A secret that, if shared, could harm someone or violate their privacy? I’m a professional secret keeper. My day job ( shall remain anonymous). We will explore SAFE, LOVING ways to share secrets on stage and beyond. Rated 21+ Presented by Pina, Writer/Performer of Mafia Anonymous: The Women Speak (this Saturday at 4pm). Oct 24: A BFF MUSICAL SELECTION - Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett’s Trust Me, I’m From Essex. “Lindsay is superb” Theatre and Arts Review. You can take the girl out of Essex – but can you take Essex out of the girl? A new, hard-hitting yet hopeful solo musical about following your dreams – no matter how unlikely they may seem. Directed by Lindsay Perry; Music by Aaron Wilson. 14+ Nov 14: Black Don’t Crack – a hilarious comic coalition. These uniquely talented comedians bring this witty, funny, charismatic and thoughtfully entertaining comedic innovation to life. A hilarious night of Clever Comedy! Host Miles Otway; Featuring Alia Atkins & Darrell Goss; Headliner Jeff Keller; Producer/Performer Mz. REKA. Co-Producer/Performer Zuleika Moreno. Special Pop-In Guest Andrew Searles. Rated 15+ Includes post show refreshments reception with the cast. Binge on Theatre this Fall – give your couch a rest! Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by generous grants from the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation and Playhouse PALS.
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)
BIG HAIR; a Rad & Wild Love Affair – the dynamic love story of Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder (11/16/25-11/16/25)
Big Hair: A Rad and Wild Love Affair (11/16/25-11/16/25)
Naturally Tan (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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MILF And Cookies
Dynasty Typewriter (12/16 - 12/16) | |
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2 Pianos 4 Hands
North Coast Repertory Theatre (12/11 - 12/31) | |
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Samantha Pauly
Feinstein's at the Nikko (12/12 - 12/13) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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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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Ben Rector: Songs for America
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (3/13 - 3/14) | |
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Here Lies Love
Mark Taper Forum (2/11 - 3/22) | |
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As You Like It - The Musical
Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center (12/4 - 12/14) | |
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Patti LuPone in Concert
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (2/21 - 2/21) | ||
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Danny Elfman's Music From the Films of Tim Burton
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (2/13 - 2/14) | |
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