“Be anything but a baker” became the echoing advice that defined John II’s upbringing. Raised in a tight-knit Italian American family he was well aware, by age 7, of the leading role he would fill in the generational business that his grandfather built in 1923. Embracing the part, he’s anxious to carry the torch until, in an instant, life changes. As John II grapples with the legacy of his family’s bakery which is now the cornerstone of their community, and the unspoken dreams that will shape his life, the young man discovers one of the greatest secrets in life, transcending far beyond the flour-dusted countertops and aroma of freshly baked bread. Directed by Michael Matthews.
“Recommended / TOP TEN. A deeply personal, laugh-out-loud funny, and emotionally impactful piece” – Stage Raw
Running in tandem with Paul Linke’s 5pm performances of "It’s Only a Show!” on Saturdays.
Ruskin Group Theatre is at 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA.
Unsavory Fellow (5/17/24-5/25/24)
It’s Only a Show! (1/20/24-2/17/24)
Picasso at the Lapin Agile (2/24/23-6/17/23)
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (7/1/22-8/21/22)
The Pack (9/24/19-9/24/19)
Death of a Salesman (6/21/19-8/4/19)
PARADISE - A Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy (8/17/18-9/23/18)
The Alamo (2/24/18-3/24/18)
The Rainbow Bridge (7/21/17-9/17/17)
The Gun (3/18/17-4/30/17)
Videos
Gruesome Playground Injuries
The Davidson/Valentini Theatre (9/19 - 9/29)
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
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Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals with Orchestra
Hollywood Bowl (9/24 - 9/24) | ||
Cumbia at the Bowl!
Hollywood Bowl (9/22 - 9/22) | ||
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Hollywood Bowl (9/21 - 9/21) | ||
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Hollywood Bowl (9/20 - 9/20) | ||
Camilo
Hollywood Bowl (9/26 - 9/26) | ||
Mitski
Hollywood Bowl (9/28 - 9/28) | ||
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Hollywood Bowl (9/18 - 9/18) | ||
Wangle Dangle
L.A. Hudson Backstage Theatre (10/5 - 10/19) COMEDY NEW COMEDY | ||
The Civility of Albert Cashier
The Colony Theatre (8/31 - 9/22) NEW MUSICAL | ||
Pascal and Julien
24th Street Theatre (9/7 - 10/27) | ||
Mark! A Speculative History of Facebook
Madnani Theater (9/13 - 9/22) | ||
Shelley Fisher’s The Hebrew Hillbilly – Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! A Save-the-Main-Stage Benefit for Santa Monica Playhouse
Santa Monica Playhouse (10/13 - 10/13) | ||
Robbin, From The Hood
The Road Theatre (10/8 - 11/10) | ||
Micky Dolenz of The Monkees: An Evening Of Songs and Stories
The Canyon – Agoura Hills (10/12 - 10/12) | ||
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