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SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE MAIN STAGE

1211 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401



Review: SPAMALOT at Hollywood Pantages Theatre


by Amanda Callas - March 30, 2026

Outrageously silly and positively contagious in its deranged fun, Spamalot is quite possibly the best night out you will have all year. ...

Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hudson Theatres Backstage


by Melissa Heckscher - March 30, 2026

Chalomot's debut production may not be flawless, but it marks a meaningful first for a new theater company willing to take risks, invest in artists, and bring emotionally-driven theater to smaller spaces....

Review: KIM’S CONVENIENCE at Ahmanson Theatre


by Harker Jones - March 27, 2026

While KIM'S CONVENIENCE is charming, the nutritional value may feel more like catching dinner at a 7-Eleven than a fully rounded meal....

Review: SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood is "must see" MUSICAL THEATRE!


by Gavin Glynn - March 26, 2026

Pow Thrust! Bam!! The is the best polished musical theater production currently on the boards in LA!  Musical Theater god, James Lent, took a four piece hugely talented band with only a five piece orchestrations to sound magically like a full orchestra bringing a solid punch to every number!  Crea...

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Nocturne Theatre


by Harker Jones - March 24, 2026

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an electrifying take on the last days of Jesus from one of the most underrated venues in Los Angeles....

Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Morgan-Wixson Theatre


by Shari Barrett - March 22, 2026

When Tony “accidentally” brings his conservative parents over for dinner a night too early, all hell breaks loose as the polished socialites clash with the chaos and disorder of the Sycamore clan, which raised the roof with laughter thanks to Cate Caplin’s spot-on direction and the impeccable ...

Review: FAIRVIEW at Rogue Machine At The Matrix Theatre


by Evan Henerson - March 23, 2026

Despite its title, its well-intentioned if cynical nod to diplomacy, Oz Scott’s production is a swift kick to the nether regions. You will probably laugh – hard and often, and you will emerge after 100 minutes with plenty to discuss....

Review: DRAGON MAMA written and performed by SARA PORKALOB at Geffen Playhouse


by Shari Barrett - March 18, 2026

In this next chapter, Sara takes on many personas who interact with her mother during her lifetime, each one a standout as an individual through unique voice and movement thanks to Sara's great skill with improvisation....

Review: ALL MY SONS at Antaeus Theatre Company


by Harker Jones - March 17, 2026

What did our critic think of ALL MY SONS at Antaeus Theatre Company?With Miller’s prescient book and under Nguyễn’s precise and fluid direction, ALL MY SONS is another gem in the Antaeus crown....

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE by Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr


by Shari Barrett - March 16, 2026

Directed magnificently by Elijah Green, with energetic choreography by Katie Powers-Faulk and musical direction by Miki Yokomizo, the totally entertaining and artistically brilliant production pulled me in from the moment it started....

Past Shows

55th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse New Year’s Eve Musical Revue – “BEST New Year’s events in LA!”
55th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse New Year’s Eve Musical Revue – “BEST New Year’s events in LA!”
Dec 31

“BEST New Year’s Eve events in LA!” listsLA Times, LA Weekly, Daily News, NBC, DO LAChampagne, sparkling juice, and a delectable dessert buffet accompany this...

Look What Fell Out De Mango Tree – a wild-ride, delicious new true life comedy drama – A Black History [every] Month event
Look What Fell Out De Mango Tree – a wild-ride, delicious new true life comedy drama – A Black History [every] Month event
Oct 12

"Debra Ehrhardt possesses a rare ability to mesmerize!" Washington Post  Debra Ehrhardt of Jamaica, Farewell fame is back, with acclaimed performer Christopher Grossett and iconic...

Look What Fell Out De Mango Tree – starring Debra Ehrhardt and Christopher Grossett, directed by Paul Williams – one day only!
Look What Fell Out De Mango Tree – starring Debra Ehrhardt and Christopher Grossett, directed by Paul Williams – one day only!
Jul 27 – Sep 8, 2024

"Debra Ehrhardt possesses a rare ability to mesmerize!" Washington Post  Debra Ehrhardt of Jamaica, Farewell fame is back, and she's brought acclaimed performer Christopher Grossett...

Stogie Kenyatta’s The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson
Stogie Kenyatta’s The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson
Jun 29

The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson – Stogie Kenyatta’s award-winning show honors a great American hero to celebrate the 4th of...

Stogie Kenyatta’s The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson
Stogie Kenyatta’s The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson
Jun 16

"Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change, Kenyatta is powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the show celebrates our common humanity."...

The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson – Stogie Kenyatta’s award-winning show honors a great American hero!
The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson – Stogie Kenyatta’s award-winning show honors a great American hero!
May 25

"Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change, Kenyatta is powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the show celebrates our common humanity."...

CINDERELLA – an “Enchanting” Mother’s-Day-Only Family Theatre Musical comedy– special gifts for all moms!
CINDERELLA – an “Enchanting” Mother’s-Day-Only Family Theatre Musical comedy– special gifts for all moms!
May 12

“Pick of the Month!” Show Time Magazine.  One added show for Mother’s Day! The beloved Rudie-DeCarlo musical CINDERELLA celebrates its 40th anniversary with a stunning...

Look What Fell Out De Mango Tree
Look What Fell Out De Mango Tree
Apr 20

A true story about the importance of forgiveness and the power of vulnerability, because running away from something is not being free. Starring Debra Ehrhardt...

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