Dinner with Friends, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Donald Margulies, is a moving, thought-provoking story about love, friendship, marriage, and the unexpected moments that change our lives. When one couple’s seemingly perfect relationship begins to unravel, their closest...
It’s the World Premiere Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre Musical in which not one, not two, but three Dorothys encounter the Wizard, the Queen of Hearts, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and – well, we don’t want to give away all the surprises. “You won’t find more professional...
Four ENCORE performances only of acclaimed playwright Jerry Mayer’s world premiere serious comedy that celebrates Girl Power, embraces family, and showcases how terribly things can go awry when we place the bottom line at the top of the list. "Angel" fulfills Mayer's life-long...
Set in the late Victorian era, Anna and Claire are involved in a "Boston marriage"—a 19th-century term for a real social phenomenon where two educated women choose lifelong female companionship, living together independently of financial support from a man… often as lovers...
“An absolute family treat!” The Tolucan Times It’s the 20th anniversary of the modern Halloween classic, Oct 3-31 only, a delectable Family Theatre musical for Kids 2 to 102. Join us for the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo tale of the aptly-named Candy, a sweet young girl who learns...
“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...
OCTOBER 13, 2026 The BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, the six-week festival of FREE shows at Santa Monica Playhouse, returns for an Eleventh Anniversary Season this October, celebrating the newly refurbished Main Stage venue. Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural...
“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 second coming is no longer coming. It’s here and it’s called STAND-UP JESUS! Sold Out since 2025 – this...
A young magician’s quest to work with his idol David Bowie leads to a wild ride of self-discovery… and a big surprise in this true story that’s part memoir and part love letter to the 70s and 80s glam rock era. Starring actor and professional magician Albie Selznick , and...
This delicate and insightful two-hander presents both the playwright and the company at their most skilled.…
Tony winner Darko Tresnjak directs a nuanced and unsettling update of the 1956 Swiss play, adapted here by Maurice Valency.…
Featuring book and lyrics by Dan Marshall and music by composer Julianne Wick Davis, WILD CHILD is an ambitious, sincerely earnest, and, at times, cleverly innovative new musical about a group of teenagers who are forced to join an outdoor wilderness therapy program where they must grapple with iden…
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS bears the imprint of its original director, the uber-talented Jessica Stone, and a team of collaborators who span a whole mess of creative genres. Along with their marvelous ensemble, they take us away.…
Beneath the florid poetry, the stunningly-detailed costumes, and the imagistic staging, Sophocles would instantly recognize the overarching humanity that has carried his play through the centuries.…
Rooted in Faustian legend, a horticultural horror musical takes over Tulare for the next three weeks. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s Little Shop of Horrors highlights the dangers of greed and talking plants as destitute protagonist Seymour Krelbourn discovers his mysterious fly-trap plant may sud…
In staging the west coast premiere of Ellen McLaughlin’s modern verse translation, director Margaret Shigeko Starbuck and her cast are working their Helicanuses and Thaisas off to keep this lesser-staged romance punchy and relevant…
Swiss writer Max Frisch’s post–World War II absurdist satire THE ARSONISTS hit Los Feliz like a blow torch, scorching everything in its path.…
Director Gregg T. Daniel conducts a muscular cast delivering a production that is as fulfilling as it is shattering.…
Actor WEST LIANG, delivers deeply nuanced, emotionally quiet, and completely resonant character portrayals that enhance each time capsule, in this play about historical and generational change.…
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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 age, sitcom writers Jake and Jerry get young, street-smart Gina Gonzales to front their script. Their ex-agent flips for it (especially when...
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 Soprano and The Lesson. Commemorating the Playhouse's Actors' Repertory Theatre (ART) 57th anniversary, this double-bill...
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 July 28th to August 26th, the Santa Monica Playhouse will present two of Eugène Ionesco's classic plays: The Bald...
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 a new twist. Set in a fantasy Medieval milieu "long, long ago," a lovely and spirited...
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. Now in its 14th year, its the number one solo show on the American college...
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 Barnett. I’m Not Famous is subtitled A Musical Journey with Barbara Minkus. Barbara may not...
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! Author! is a magical, musical melee at once glorious and gentle, bold and bittersweet, mirthful and romantic...
“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 LA theatre history that will have you laughing, crying, tapping your toes and celebrating...
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 groom is Tim, her best buddy from high school who has loved her since the day they met. Assuming marriage and living...
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 of your life. Funny, touching, and not just a little bit racy, Albert James Kallis’s new comedy A DeLUSIONAL Affair will make you question...
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Crone Creed El Portal Theatre (9/30-10/17) |
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Good Night, Oscar North Coast Repertory (9/16-10/11) |
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A Killer Night in Studio City Vitello's (9/06-10/31) |
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Catch Me If You Can Colony Theatre (9/17-10/18) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age The Soraya (10/11-10/11) |
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It's A Lot Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe (9/17-9/19) |
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Melt : The Play The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (9/24-10/02) |
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New Works Festival Shoebox Theatre (9/11-9/26) |
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Our Man in Santiago by Mark Wilding Odyssey Theatre Ensemble (9/10-9/20) |
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Worthy The Un-Erasable Solo Festival - Willie Agee Playhouse (9/12-9/25) |
