UTHOR! AUTHOR! an evening with Sholom Aleichem – the hit musical’s 50th anniversary production – 3 shows only at Santa Monica Playhouse

“Enchanting!” Daily Variety

100 reviews! 100 raves! It’s the 50th anniversary production of the joyous, hilarious, touching, and ever-popular classic musical comedy, the longest-running Jewish musical in LA theatre history (4 ½ years in its initial run)! The glorious numbers, poignant moments and delightful humor will have you laughing, crying, tapping your toes and celebrating life like never before. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy!

“The best and funniest theatre production in LA!” hails Century City News of the show that put musicals into the LA intimate theatre arena, back to celebrate Sholom Aleichem’s 110th yahrzeit. And no, it is NOT "Aleichem Sholom" - the Rudie-DeCarlo musical that opened in 2018 and played for 7 years, going on hiatus only during the lockdown.

“You’ll discover, through the whimsical wit of Sholom Aleichem and the skill of Chris DeCarlo, why the play enjoyed such a long run. It’s a great evening!” Valley Life

A brilliant team of artists presents an unrivaled musical comedy classic inviting audiences of all ages to celebrate the humor and pathos of Sholom Aleichem’s world. Chris DeCarlo reprises his award-winning portrayal of the world’s most beloved Yiddish author. Joining DeCarlo is original cast member Evelyn Rudie, with Actors’ Repertory Theatre (ART) members Celeste Akiki, Shravana Karthekiyan, J. T.Melaragno and Michala Peltz.

“Chris DeCarlo portrays the Yiddish story teller with such warmth and humor that one actually thinks he is Sholom Aleichem.” HA’AM

The production is helmed by long-time ART director Arthur R. Tompkins, with authentically detailed costumes by award-winning designer Ashley Hayes and lilting tunes by the acclaimed team of Evelyn Rudie and renowned composer Ben Weisman (57 gold albums).

“I thank you for bringing him so beautifully back To Life,” Aleichem’s second cousin, Lillian Aderman Moller

Sholom Aleichem’s tales are so timeless and universal that they have transcended over a century of social and cultural change, and become more appealing to audiences and readers with each coming year.

“AUTHOR! AUTHOR! is an unmitigated delight. It is joyous entertainment…It warms the audience and sends them out feeling better than when they went in.” The Picadilly

Author! Author! is also available for private temple and weekday school performances. For details, call 1-310-394-9779,

Saturdays 7pm, Sundays 3:30pm, October 3-4, November 7.