Recent Los Angeles Discounts:
- Spotlight: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hollywood Bowl
- Spotlight: LIZA MINNELLI - LIVE IN CONVERSATION at Million Dollar Theater
Upcoming Shows
It’s the world premiere of Lou Stone Borenstein's romantic comedy, based on his multi-award-winning short film, "Jewish for Lunch." Ruth Cohen finally finds the perfect Jewish...
“This is a company that knows what its audience expects from an evening of theatre!” LA TIMES Get ready for a joyful, heart-tugging, and utterly unforgettable...
“Razor-sharp, whip-smart, irresistible satire!” PBS Chicago Have you ever prayed that Jesus would come back as a stand-up comedian? Well, your prayers have been answered. The...
“Razor-sharp, whip-smart, irresistible satire!” PBS Chicago Have you ever prayed that Jesus would come back as a stand-up comedian? Well, your prayers have been answered. The...
“A magnificent trip back in time! I recommend it highly!” Keith Olbermann, ESPN This just in! A special weekend of Eddie Frierson’s internationally acclaimed MATTY: An...
“A magnificent trip back in time! I recommend it highly!” Keith Olbermann, ESPN This just in! A special weekend of Eddie Frierson’s internationally acclaimed MATTY: An...
The Santa Monica Playhouse Jewish Heritage series presents the world premiere of acclaimed playwright Jerry Mayer’s newest play, a serious comedy about ambulance chasers, those...
A brand-new Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre Musical in which not one, not two, but three Dorothys come face to face with the Wizard, the Queen of...
“GO! You won’t be sorry!” Backstage. “Enchanting!” Daily Variety 100 reviews! 100 raves! It’s the 50th anniversary production of the joyous, hilarious, touching, and ever-popular classic...
by Tracey Paleo - February 25, 2026
NATURAL SELECTION is an excessive existential exploration of the ways women encounter their own subjectification. Playwright Stacy Adelman, gets the point across – in the first 20 minutes. ...
by Shari Barrett - February 24, 2026
Hilarity ensues as alcohol is consumed, leading to brilliant cat and mouse games during which laughs abound....
by Evan Henerson - February 22, 2026
With so many delights and leaning heavily into both the political moment that is recounts and what America is experiencing in the here and now, HERE LIES LOVE rocks as aggressively as it rallies....
by Michael Quintos - February 20, 2026
Initially billed as a show that was 'lovingly ripped off' from the 1975 cult classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Tony Award–winning 2005 Broadway musical comedy MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT™ gleefully gallops back onto the stage in a brand new production with its signature coconut-clack...
by Cary Ginell - February 18, 2026
Musical Theatre Guild, the Los Angeles-based company that produces staged readings of long-forgotten, rarely seen musicals, has done it again with a stellar and highly entertaining production of the 1970 musical Applause. ...
by Shari Barrett - February 18, 2026
I really enjoyed the story, acting and staging, along with recognizing the Yiddish comments, behavior and attitudes from my own life being raised by a close-knit Jewish family....
by Michael Quintos - February 17, 2026
Directed by James Vásquez with musical direction by Ryan O'Connell and choreography by Shani Talmor, this remarkably solid new production of the 1965 Tony Award winner boasts haunting visuals and superb performances from its assembled ensemble, led by a trio of excellent leads that offer three dist...
by Andrew Child - February 17, 2026
Director Darko Tresnjak has crafted a visually-appealing world that unfortunately reduces the action of the play to broad strokes enacted in a toy theatre....
by Evan Henerson - February 17, 2026
SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA is trying to be perhaps too many things at once and not really succeeding at any of them....
by Evan Henerson - February 13, 2026
These are words that both sing and challenge. If, like this reviewer, you were not previously acquainted with June Jordan, POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE is a crackling introduction....
Past Shows
Celebrate a romantic and side-splitting Valentine’s Day Feb 14 and Singles Awareness Day Feb 15 with Steve Budd, award-winning solo performer who “sparkles with manic...
“Brilliant performances!” The Tolucan Times. “Brilliant portrayals!” broadwayworld.com. “Just plain brilliant!” playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. This joyous and poignant musical, now in its 6th smash year,...
“An afternoon of theatre magic in which audience participation and brotherly love pave the way for another happy yuletide season!” raves LA Splash Magazine. It’s...
“Jon Gentry’s Black Bastard leaves audiences screaming for more!” @lahiddengems Black Bastard transports audiences to 1990s Houston in a humorous, heartfelt coming-of-age tale. Jon, an inquisitive...
A hundred fifty-year-old Thanksgiving tradition. An annual reunion. A family meal, laced with just a touch of greed, a pinch of jealousy, under-currants (sic) of...
Join us for the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe...
Big Hair: A Rad and Wild Love Affair is a musical dramedy that explores the fleeting romance between two comedic legends through the lens of...
Tues, Oct 14 OPENING NIGHT7:30pm How to Live Like a Millionaire, When You’re a Million Short, 60 min, 18+Written & Performed by Marilyn AndersonIn her breezy,...
Naturally Tan features Tanya Thomas in an exploration of her identity as a vivacious drag queen named Tanvi. The show underscores her challenges of fitting...
It’s the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe Festival in...
Black Don't Crack features a diverse ensemble of comedians including Host Miles Otway, Headliner Jeff Keller, and performers such as Alia Atkins and Darrell Goss....
Join us for the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe...
It’s the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe Festival in...
It’s the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe Festival in...
Trans Mom vs Family Court: Justice Sees No Gender presents a compelling true story through the lens of Rejyna Douglass-Whitman, who navigates a brutal custody...
Letter From David tells the story of a kid's quest to work with David Bowie, reflecting on the journey towards achieving one's dreams. Written and...
It’s the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe Festival in...
Adopted by Appalachians is a unique mystery solo show featuring Paulina Combow, who takes on the role of a young detective navigating her identity against...
Join us for the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe...
Join us for the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe...
tHis Is Very IMPORTANT features a powerful one-woman performance by Rahvaunia Johnson, directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. The show follows Eena as she...
EXES: The musical offers a deep dive into the tangled web of relationships, blending humor and insight as performer Anne DiGiovanni reflects on her past...
My Great Turnaround; What God and Argentine Tango Taught Me About Life explores Ruthie Danziger's journey through a life-altering event that leads her to find...
The Six at Ten features a collection of engaging stories that explore themes of courage, catharsis, and the human experience. Written and directed by Warren...
Join us for the 10th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 14 – Nov 16, the only FREE Fringe...
The Summer I Got Old is a poignant monologue written and performed by Paul Linke, exploring the realization of aging and mortality through personal reflection....
Jane and the Magic Album is a musical aimed at children and families that follows the journey of a 9-year-old girl named Jane, who is...
Jane and the Magic Album is a musical aimed at children and families that follows the journey of a 9-year-old girl named Jane, who is...
Rag Doll on a Bomb Site is a poignant exploration of Lotte Lenya's struggle for recognition during the tumultuous era surrounding the opening of The...
The Binge Free Festival, celebrating its Tenth Anniversary Season, will take place at the Santa Monica Playhouse from October 14 through November 16, showcasing a...
The Advocate is a compelling exploration of the complexities of the entertainment industry, featuring Barney "Rose" Rosenfeld, a down-and-out commercial actor struggling to find work...
Janora McDuffie extends her captivating journey of self-discovery and transformation in Earth, Wind & Car Fire with performances this fall. She continues her run at...
Earth, Wind & Car Fire is a storytelling adventure that explores the intersections of love, race, and sexuality through the eyes of Janora McDuffie. This...
The Binge Free Festival at Santa Monica Playhouse returns for its Tenth Anniversary Season, showcasing a variety of free performances and workshops from October 14...
John Huston: The Stuff that Dreams Are Made Of features Phil Stewart, who shares captivating stories from the legendary director's life, highlighting his work on...
In a decaying Victorian hat shop, a reclusive milliner begins to unravel into madness after a series of strange visits—driven by grief, obsession, and the...
I'm Not Here Right Now is a one-woman show written and performed by Becca Beberaggi. The performance humorously recounts the various odd jobs she's held,...
Will Power Shakespeare Hour invites audiences of all ages to experience a lively performance showcasing scenes, sonnets, and soliloquies from the works of William Shakespeare,...
Trust Me, I'm From Essex is a solo musical performed by Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett, directed by Lindsay Perry, featuring music by Aaron Wilson. The production follows...
Wise Ass Women from the Westside features Pattie Fitzgerald, Wendy Hammers, and Susan Landon in a comedic evening of storytelling. The show combines monologues, stand-up...
A Crack in Everything is a poignant ensemble piece that explores themes of connection and identity through the story of Chaya, a young religious Jew...
The Hairdresser…your therapy session or mine? features Lauri Fraser, who combines her experience as a hairdresser with storytelling in a unique performance. As she improvises...
Atypical Grace explores the challenges faced by parents of children with learning disabilities through the eyes of Marilynn, a compassionate support group leader. Written and...
MAFIA: The Women Speak features Pina in a compelling one-woman show that delves into the lives of women entangled with organized crime. Through the narrative...
Secrets & Safety: A Creative Sharing Guide for Writer-Performers, presented by Pina, offers an engaging exploration of the intricacies involved in sharing personal secrets through...
STAGE MAMMA; From Child Star to Leading Lady features award-winning actor Rheagan Wallace as she shares her remarkable journey from a small Texas town to...
Rheagan Wallace invites you into her extraordinary life with raw honesty, poignant reflection, and unexpected humor in STAGE MAMMA: From Child Star to Leading Lady...
Dream Role is a solo performance written, produced, and performed by Carmen Scott. Directed by Jen West, the show presents a dynamic blend of storytelling...
How to Live Like a Millionaire, When You're a Million Short is a humorous and informative presentation by bestselling author and comedienne Marilyn Anderson. In...
Have you ever prayed that Jesus would come back as a stand-up comedian? Well, your prayers have been answered. The second coming is no longer...
An exhilarating musical exploration of the relationships we nurture and the ones we set free on our journey to collective liberation. A one- night-only theatrical...
An exhilarating musical exploration of the relationships we nurture and the ones we set free on our journey to collective liberation. A one- night-only theatrical...
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Joining the exciting “Black History [every] Month” 2025 line up is Jon Gentry’s delightful comedy. “Jon Gentry’s Black Bastard leaves audiences screaming for more!” @lahiddengems Queer....
Join Vasthy & Friends, hosted by 8-time Broadway star Vasthy Mompoint, for a magical mix of Mr. Rogers, Sesame Street, and Broadway! Fun for all!"
Santa Monica Playhouse and Sew and Sew Productions are proud to present the first annual GeniusFEST From Ideas to Impact – Celebrating Revolutionary Minds, inspiring...
In a journey spanning time, space, and sisterhood, a first-born sibling navigates unexpected twists and turns to unravel one of life’s profound mysteries. Along the...
Christian Georgescu’s HOTHAMP is a genre-bending blend of church service, sporting event and circus, a culmination of material published in the DADA Maintenant Journals 9-17 (2015-2024) by...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
“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...
“BEST New Year’s Eve events in Los Angeles!” LA Times, LA Weekly, Daily News. Champagne, sparkling juice, and a delectable dessert buffet accompany this rousing,...
“BEST New Year’s Eve events in Los Angeles!” LA Times, LA Weekly, Daily News. Champagne, sparkling juice, and a delectable dessert buffet accompany this rousing,...
“An afternoon of theatre magic in which audience participation and brotherly love pave the way for another happy yuletide season!” raves LA Splash Magazine. Because you...
“An afternoon of theatre magic in which audience participation and brotherly love pave the way for another happy yuletide season!” raves LA Splash Magazine. It’s...
It’s been a year since audiences have been treated to this spectacular performance by Shelley Fisher, the Down Home Diva, in a musical rock n'...
“The most potent lesson relayed to Brian Delate from the transcendent beings is about the value of life. We cannot give up on it, no...
“Pick of the Month!” Show Time Magazine The beloved Rudie-DeCarlo musical celebrates its 40th anniversary with a stunning multi-media makeover - new songs, hilarious special...
“Brilliant performances!” The Tolucan Times. “Brilliant portrayals…you will be just as captivated as I was!” broadwayworld.com. “Just plain brilliant!” playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. This joyous and...
“Pick of the Month!” Show Time Magazine. The beloved Rudie-DeCarlo musical CINDERELLA celebrates its 40th anniversary with a stunning multi-media makeover to kick off 2024....
"Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change, Kenyatta is powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the show celebrates our common humanity."...
Santa Monica Playhouse, in Association with the Mathewson Foundation, is proud to present the smash hit Off-Broadway show - perfect for the whole family! “A perfect...
"Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change, Kenyatta is powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the show celebrates our common humanity."...
“A must-see! Never a dull moment! For fun, frolic and fantasy, it’s the perfect ticket. With fairytales to share, the amazing ensemble of singers and...
"Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change, Kenyatta is powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the show celebrates our common humanity."...
“BEST New Year’s Eve events in Los Angeles!” LA Times, LA Weekly, Daily News. Champagne, sparkling juice, and a delectable dessert buffet accompany this rousing,...
Look What Fell Out De Mango Tree – starring Debra Ehrhardt and Christopher Grossett, directed by Paul Williams – one day only! Debra Ehrhardt of Jamaica,...
Debra Ehrhardt of Jamaica, Farewell fame is back! And she's brought awesome performer Christopher Grossett and iconic Hall of Famer Paul Williams with her! Join us...
EVER AFTER TAKE 2: THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF CINDERELLA, SNOWHITE, ALICE, HANSEL AND GRETEL, M. GOOSE AND THEIR FRIENDSSaturday, December 9 at 2pmSunday, December 10...
“A must-see! Never a dull moment! For fun, frolic and fantasy, it’s the perfect ticket. With fairytales to share, the amazing ensemble of singers and...
Saturday, December 2 at 2pmSunday, December 3 at 12:30“Sure to delight, enchant and entertain.” LA SPLASH. Celebrating 54 years of Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
Anzu Lawson’s The Rub – A BFF Binge Fringe Festival of Theatre Event – one night only! 1800 (2480) OKAY It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe...
Romeo and Juliet - Love is a Fire, a tragedy by William Shakespeare for this occasion adapted by Neno Pervan. A young, lovesick boy falls instantly in love...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
Savion says, “My roses are pink, my sky is bright blue. Come…sit…I’ll Serenade you.” A groundbreaking musical and theatrical experience, starring Savion! It’s an exhilarating...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
World premiere of acclaimed playwright Jerry Mayer’s 11th play, a serious, no BS comedy for our times.Extended thru November 12th, 2023Jewish Stanley and Catholic Kathy meet,...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
DOROTHY’S ADVENTURES IN OZSaturday, November 4 at 2pm“It’s a hoot! A return trip to the Emerald City in the Santa Monica Playhouse’s imaginative, colorful musical”...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
A Halloween Theatre Traditon Returns , the magical, mysterious, musical fun! Absolutely "Dont Miss" Halloween Theatre Treat for the Entire Family, Absolutely Halloween! is the...
Now a SMP Halloween theatre tradition, Absolutely Halloween! is the heartwarming musical tale of the aptly named “Candy,” a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons...
How To Live Like a Millionaire When You’re a Million Short – A Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre Event 1800 (2480)...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering...
Based on the original source material, this colorful and vibrant musical fantasy for kids 2 to 102 brings audiences together to help Snowhite, aided by...
Debra Ehrhardt of Jamaica, Farewell fame is back! And she's brought awesome performer Christopher Grossett and iconic Hall of Famer Paul Williams with her! Join us...
Stogie Kenyatta's acclaimed solo show about African-American artist/activist Paul Robeson, a powerful and poignant, entertaining and educational, heartfelt and humorous evening of theatre returns to...
The premiere of a new incarnation of Jerry and Steve Mayers musical comedy about the trials and tribulations of aging - lovingly dissected, shredded, massaged...
The premiere of a new incarnation of Jerry and Steve Mayers musical comedy about the trials and tribulations of aging - lovingly dissected, shredded, massaged...
A Santa Monica Playhouse Jewish Heritage Series/Hysteria Productions in-person premiere. BOY VEY is not based on a true story. It is a true story, the...
The Santa Monica Playhouse Jewish Heritage Program presents BOY VEY - an autobiographical solo show about how a Jewish girl's quest for love unveils the...
Mickey Rooney's infamous performance as Mr. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany's is often pointed to as the most egregious example of yellowface in the movies....
A staged-reading to mark the 40th anniversary year of Gernikas return to Spain in 1981. On April 26, 1937, Hitlers Condor Legion bombed Gernika, the...
Heather's world was rocked by a breast cancer diagnosis. A true heartbreaking & comedic journey of growth filled with love, friendship & betrayal. This powerful,...
Aleichem Sholom! follows the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller and his mespoche, spinning tales of his loves and losses, his fame and his failures,...
A journey through the life, loves and laughter of the world’s most beloved Yiddish humorist, as you are treated to an in-depth look at the...
Absolutely Halloween - A Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre Musical for kids 2 to 102. MAGICAL, MYSTERIOUS, MUSICAL FUN! An Absolutely "Don't Miss" Halloween Theatre...
A brand-new Musical Twilight Matinee for theatre lovers of all ages premieres in person in the newly renovated, state of the art Santa Monica Playhouse....
Theatre Online Livestream Performance January 2021"Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change, Kenyatta is powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the...
internationally acclaimed Actors’ Repertory Theatre livestreams a highly entertaining, family-friendly Rudie-DeCarlo musical revue, with Playhouse alumni from around the globe joining in the singing, dancing,...
A Special One-Night-Only ONLINE livestream Performance! Proceeds go to support the Playhouse as their doors remain closed due to COVID-19. Kosher meets Cornbread, Blues and...
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 AT 6:00PM. Three different women. Three different stories. One common denominator... HIV positive. A clever, entertaining & moving performance on not only...
ROSE PETALS AND ASHES (formerly "The Brick") is one man's adventure through baseball, cockfighting, Russian Soldiers, The Berlin Wall, alcoholism, drug addiction, stealing Steve Martin,...
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 AT 5:30PM. Cindy is a personal trainer and aspiring actress. She meditates and takes yoga. Still, she's a hot mess. Having suicidal...
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 AT 2:00PM. They say the best things in life are FREE! Enjoy this free Family Theatre musical for all ages - written...
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 AT 2:00PM. They say the best things in life are FREE! Enjoy this free Family Theatre musical for all ages - written...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 AT 5:30PM. On the heels of Carla Delaney's masterful one woman show "Voices" comes her newest offering about spiritual abundance and material...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 AT 6:00PM. Sometimes you need to (literally) lose a part of yourself in order to discover who you truly are. Actress Jannica...
OCTOBER 25, 2020 AT 1:00PM. "A winning blend of vaudeville, English pantomime and music hall." DRAMA-LOGUE. Join Alice as she accepts a party invitation to...
OCTOBER, 21, 2020 AT 5:00PM. Actress (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Comic (Oprah), Acclaimed solo artist (Ripe) and nationally touring speaker Wendy Hammers had Cancer. Pancreatic. A...
OCTOBER 19, 2020 AT 6:30PM. In 2016, Heather Keller, a healthy young vegan runner, was diagnosed with breast cancer and her life changed forever. This...
BINGE FRINGE FESTIVAL, NEWSChemo Barbie BINGE FESTIVAL 2020!Chemo BarbieHeather Keller shares the remarkable, heartbreaking and even comical story of her journey through breast cancer in...
Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! Written and performed by singer songwriter Shelley Fisher, is a musical one woman play which chronicles Ms. Fishers Hollywood odyssey...
Santa Monica Playhouse presents return engagement of 2019's the world premiere of Playwright Jerry Mayer's 10th play "Mistakes Were Made - coulda-woulda-shoulda" reuniting acclaimed Playwright...
GERONIMO Life on the Reservation focuses on the resiliency, humor, and genius of the great Apache leader, bringing his final years to life on the...
Baseball fan or not, you definitely want to see this show..Written and performed by Eddie Frierson, Matty is the life story of Christy Mathewson, legendary...
Extended! Its the feel-good musical comedy hit of the decade, a bawdy, bold, bodacious tribute to the wenches and rogues of the Bard a garden...
"A sardonic, merrily subversive tale—just the antidote to bright-eyed joy before too many shopping days have passed. Worth more than a photo album full of...
Santa Monica based scriptwriter and songwriter Charise Sowells shares the story of a biracial man torn between two worlds as an employee of his plantation...
October 12th to 27th, 2019 (with encore performances through Nov 15!), Santa Monica Playhouse is proud to present The BFF: Binge Fringe Festival of FREE...
MAMAISMS . . Old-Fashioned Wisdom for a New Generation - is written and performed by Sonia Jackson, directed by and developed with Jessica Lynn Johnson....
Asian-American Stand Up Comedienne Anzu Lawson, who plays Ashley Kim on NBCs CHICAGO MED in her first one woman show called DEAR YOKO, in which...
Solo artist Susy Porter brings her darkest secrets into the light, Taking on such taboo topics as sexual trauma, fundamentalist Christianity, depression, and dysfunctional family...
Jeremy Ebenstein's solo musical story of overcoming obstacles, en route to success Actor/musician, Jeremy Ebenstein, through story and song, takes audiences through his humorous, inspiring,...
Shelley Fisher brings her hit comedy cooking show ForkPlay to the Binge! Designed as healthy, simple, sensual couples cooking, ForkPlay® creator Shelley Fisher serves up...
What if that which you identify with suddenly disappeared? Who would you be then? (IM)PERFEKT is a solo show about identity, beauty and labels. Sometimes...
Santa Monica Playhouse presents the world premiere of veteran Jerry Mayer's 10th play "Mistakes Were Made - coulda-woulda-shoulda" reuniting acclaimed Playwright Mayer with award-winning veteran...
Santa Monica Playhouse presents the world premiere of veteran Jerry Mayer's 10th play "Mistakes Were Made - coulda-woulda-shoulda" reuniting acclaimed Playwright Mayer with award-winning veteran...
Corina, From Lap Dance to Sundance recounts the journey of how Corina Calderon went from working as a stripper in Austin, Texas, to being cast...
Actor/Playwright Stogie Kenyatta returns to Santa Monica Playhouse with his acclaimed one-man show about the life of Actor/Activist Paul Robeson. For the past 15 years...
A Tender Gender Bender Romantic Musical Fairy Story for PRIDE 2019.. Santa Monica Playhouse Actors' Repertory Theatre in-conjunction with All The Queen's Men presents the...
A Tender Gender Bender Romantic Musical Fairy Story for Pride 2019 It’s the internationally acclaimed Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy, and it’s getting a make-over as Actors’...
Lynne Jassem (From Homo to Como) is back at Santa Monica Playhouse with the first preview of a premiere of her latest show.a multi-media dance...
A madcap, comic romp when the works of Willy Shakespeare teach a 20th Century Girl how to ditch the Prince and become the Queen in...
The critically acclaimed, seldom told story of Geronimos life as a POW on the Fort Sill Indian Reservation.Starring veteran performer Rudy Ramos (Yellowstone, Ironsides, The...
CINDERELLA, a delightfully romantic original twist on the classic story, has all the makings of a perfect fairytale for today's generation: a handsome prince (who...
The always-sold-out comedy show, presents the first ever all Asian Solo Performance Festival showcasing 15 Asian American comedians, actors and writers with shows ranging from...
CRAZY WOKE ASIANS, THE ALWAYS-SOLD-OUT COMEDY SHOW, PRESENTS THE FIRST EVER ASIAN SOLO PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL! The festival showcases 18 Asian American comedians, actors and writers...
Santa Monica Playhouse Benefit Series and Riddle Productions encore a one-of-a-kind theatrical event direct from New York and sold-out performances in Rome and Asia--and full...
A one-of-a-kind theatrical event direct from New York and sold-out performances in Rome and Asia neither play nor lecture Phalaris's Bull: Solving the Riddle of...
Three generations of a family prepare to celebrate the upcoming birthday of the youngest member. Doing so, however, forces them to come to terms with...
A heart-warming Victorian yuletide musical matinee for all ages. It's holiday time at the North Pole and everyone is in a tizzy – Santa has...
A Sneak Peek Staged-Reading of a New Play by Award-Winning Playwright Phil Olson It’s Christmas Eve in a small west Texas town and cantankerous barbecue...
Presented by Playbox Theatre, the leading UK theatre company for youth. Part of the Santa Monica Fringe Festival of Free Theatre (BFF) encore presentation. A...
After a life-changing event shatters a young woman's world, she must examine how her past experiences have shaped her views on sex, sexuality and relationships....
If you think your butt’s too flat or your boobs are too small, your nose is too long or your legs are too thick, your...
A playfully entertaining one woman comedy about a voice-over actress discovering her own voice! Carla Delaney can mimic any voice; Betty White, Drew Barrymore, Bart...
Love Letters for our Thighs (and Other Yummy Parts) is the latest work from Broadway Theatre Award-winning actress/writer/comedian Wendy Hammers, an artist whose work has...
Despite countless exorcisms, a lifetime of jungian analysis, a starring role as Satan with a wandering troupe of missionaries in South America and dating countless...
Through story and song, actor/musician Jeremy Ebenstein takes audiences through his humorous, inspiring, yet often heartbreaking story of living a life with Asperger's Syndrome. With...
Bestselling author, Paralympian and viral-sensation Josh Sundquist tracked down all the girls he'd ever tried to date to ask why they rejected him. He shares...
Until women get the right to vote, things are gonna go boom. A play loosely based on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and historical events...
A journey into the world of Tolstoy’s classic novel with a quick, witty sensibility and snippets of history that will hopefully whet your appetite to...
In 2016, Heather Keller, a healthy young vegan runner, was diagnosed with breast cancer and her life changed forever. This is her heartbreaking, inspiring and...
Santa Monica Playhouse and Stogie Kenyatta present Kenyatta’s acclaimed solo show about African-American artist/activist Paul Robeson.A powerful and poignant, entertaining and educational, heartfelt and humorous...
It's a wild and crazy ride as the All the Queens's Men present a "fabulous" re-invention of Lewis Carroll's wonderful Wonderland stories in an imaginative...
Debra Ehrhardt possesses a rare ability to mesmerize!” raves the Washington Post. Reviewplays.com calls her “a terrific story-teller!” Audiences have adored her in her critically...
This powerful triple narrative takes the audience on a single journey in three perspectives, as a young adoptee searches for her identity and answers to...
Extended into 2018. Jerry Mayer's hilarious and just-a-touch-racy comedy A Love Affair takes you on the roller-coaster-ride of a 38-year (and counting) marriage, from the...
One Woman Show in Los Angeles by Katt Balsan directed by Gary Austin, Founder and Original Director of The Groundlings. Follow Fate and Destiny as...
Patrick Censoplano dons the candy-cane tights for a Santa Monica Playhouse holiday celebration in this outrageously funny one-man play from NPR’s well-loved humorist David Sedaris...
Limited Engagement: Back for Four Performances - Because You Asked! It's a dynamite world premiere musical with “tiny, talented terrific Barbara Minkus . . ....
This innovative and unusual piece of movement theatre, faces the various facets of loss and hope, on a personal and global level, with heart, humor...
One Night Only! Reading of a new work by David Misch, directed by and starring Paul Provenza When their agent drops them because of their...
Every Friday and Saturday evening from July 28th to August 26th, the Santa Monica Playhouse will present two of Eugène Ionesco's classic plays: The Bald...
Cette série mettra en vedette un casting international comme ART présente fièrement les pièces en français et en anglais. Every Friday and Saturday evening from...
Celebrating Pride Month with the All-Male Late-Night Date-Night production of the acclaimed musical comedy,?a charmingly original adaptation of that most gloriously romantic love story with...
Stogie Kenyatta presents his acclaimed solo show about African-American artist/activist Paul Robeson, a powerful and poignant, entertaining and educational, heartfelt and humorous evening of theatre....
Extended! It’s "tiny, talented terrific Barbara Minkus" (Backstage) in a dynamite world premiere musical, helmed by renowned director Susan Morgenstern, with musical accompaniment by Ron...
Special matinee performance of this original Ben Weissman-Evelyn Rudie musical (now in ita 41st year) adapted from the stories and letters of Sholom Aleichem,. Author!...
“GO! You won’t be sorry!” (Backstage). “Enchanting!” (Variety). 100 reviews! 100 raves! It’s the joyous, hilarious and ever-popular musical comedy, the longest-running Jewish musical in...
A titillating Bi-venture. A World Premiere Comedy-Drama. After spending many years in a lesbian relationship, Amy decides it would be easier to “be straight.” The...
Just when you thought your life was finally under control, Fate steps in, turns everything on its heels, and you’re off on the wild ride...
A WEEKLY names it “PICK OF THE WEEK!” Joestraw#9 raves, “Run to see this show!” LA TIMES hails it as “Compelling!...First rate!...” In recognition of...
When it was first broadcast on National Public Radio, The SantaLand Diaries generated more requests for tapes than any story in This American Life's history...
The timing couldn’t be better, with the current political state of the country, for the world premiere of Jerry Mayer’s political romantic comedy How To...
Tim and Ruth McCoy are the real deal. Long married, wildly in love - the only catch is he's a Christian, she's a Jew, he's...
Final performance of 2016 of this original musical (now in ita 40th year) adapted from the stories and letters of Sholom Aleichem,. Author! Author!? is...
As timeless as romance itself." (LA Weekly.) It's the return of Lisa Phillips Visca's critically acclaimed romantic comedy - a true story about a "moonstruck"...
The team that brought you last year’s sell-out run of last year's Pride 2015 production of The All-Male Cinderella, is back and better than ever!...
Movie stars, music, suspense, hilarity, pathos, and the truth behind the Hollywood mystique. “Triple-threat talents” (Backstage) Evelyn Rudie (TV’s original “Eloise”, Emmy-award nominee, star on...
Lisa Phillips Visca's delicious black comedy-drama CLIMAX is back on stage at Santa Monica Playhouse. Not for the faint of heart, this "sexy, shocking, sadistic...
In "Fine Lines" - a musical tale of yearning, discerning and love - a therapist experiments with a new way to heal artists, while treading...
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