THE BRAID

by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026

The Braid opens its 2026 season with Do The Right Thing, a new Salon Theatre production examining moral choices through true stories rooted in Jewish ethics. The world premiere begins January 20, 2026, in Santa Monica, followed by Los Angeles, Bay Area, and live Zoom performances. The production fea...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 05, 2025

The Braid will present the premiere of The Jewish Question: A Comedic Lament, a new one-man show by writer and performer Eric Jaffe. Is there room for humanism and hope amid so much hate?...

by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2025

Post-performance talkback hosts have been announced for the remaining eight performances of Committed? A Ritual for Robbie, written and performed by Lisa Robins and directed by Mitch Levine. ...

by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2025

Following a sold-out run at Rogue Machine in 2024, Committed? A Ritual for Robbie, written and performed by Lisa Robins and directed by Mitch Levine, will return for a limited encore engagement at Beverly Hills Playhouse from August 1–17, 2025....

by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2025

For the Love of Animals will be presented on Wed, May 14 at 7:30pm and May 18–June 22 in Santa Monica. The production will be presented in person in Los Angeles and Bay Area, and Live on Zoom Worldwide. ...

by Stephi Wild - April 21, 2025

Playwright/Director, Stan Zimmerman has set his cast for a special one night performance of his suicide awareness play, Right Before I Go. Learn more about the show here!...

by Shari Barrett - April 18, 2025

Inspired by conversations Rosenbaum had with Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein, the International City Theatre in Long Beach is presenting the American premiere of The Violin Maker, a new play based on the true story of how he gathered and restored ruined violins that survived the Holocaust to cr...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2025

 International City Theatre will present the American premiere of The Violin Maker, a new play based on the true story of Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2025

Hold Me, Heal Me, a new work sharing surprising moments of kindness that serve as a bolt of hope and inspiration, will premiere on March 15, 2025. This show will be performed across Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and live on Zoom for a global audience.  ...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 03, 2025

Traveler’s Prayer, a powerful new theatre show of true Jewish travel stories, is set to be presented at The Braid, which for 17 years has brought authentic Jewish stories to the stage. Learn more....