“This is what family theatre is all about and the Santa Monica Playhouse offers the best. Kids will delight in it all as will adults!” The Tolucan Times.
It’s a finger-snappin’, toe-tappin’ zany musical romp following the romantic antics and showbiz aspirations of the swingin’ singin’ McPig Sisters and their canine admirers, complete with exciting audience participation.
“Sheer enjoyment…mixes elements of 1940s boogie-woogie, Grand Ole Opry-type vaudeville and a Romeo and Juliet story line.” L.A. PARENT
This rib-tickling Family Theatre Musical for Kids 2 to 102, created by the internationally acclaimed team of Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie, proves once and for all that friendship doesn’t depend on size, color, background, “species” or nationality.
“Really funny! A darling play to see!” Culver City Star News.
Directed by Graham Silbert from original direction by Chris DeCarlo and book, music and lyrics by DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie, you’ll go hog wild over the talents of Actors’ Repertory Theatre performers Holly Gibson, Isabel Lindley, Michala Peltz, Joesph Perez, Graham Silbert, Megan Wright and J.T. Melaragno as the debonair wolf in sheep’s clothing, Lou P. Wolfman.
“Everyone loves this show,” says Playhouse audience coordinator Patricia Williams. “Girls, boys, parents and grandparents, residents, out of town visitors - everyone comes out singing the songs and smiling.”
Acclaimed designer James Cooper’s delightful 40s diner - festooned with a collection of more than 100 vintage piggies of all shapes and sizes – is worth the price of admission. A big helping of audience participation and a sprinkling of puns and word play add an extra pig-me-up to the overall enjoyment of this hilarious musical comedy. Those delicious piggies will tug on your hamstrings, giving a whole new meaning to the term “pig out!” NOT just for little kids!
“Best Parties In LA!” cbs.com
For that special day, Family Theatre Musicals also offer complete birthday parties with every performance.
Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS.
It's Just a Wedding (4/12/25-4/13/25)
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space is at 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA.
Monique DeBose’s MULATTO MATH: Summing Up the Race Equation in America – a BFF 24 in 25 Free Event (3/16/25-3/16/25)
Love and Liberation: a groundbreaking musical exploration of sight and sound (3/16/25-3/16/25)
Hollywood Adjacent (3/13/25-3/13/25)
Celeste Walker’s GHOSTED – a BFF ’24 in ’25 World Premiere Visiting Artist Free Event (3/13/25-3/13/25)
Mayuri Bhandari’s The Anti “Yogi” – a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Musical, Immersive Event (3/9/25-3/9/25)
Steve Budd’s Oy, What they Said About Love – a BFF ’24 in ’25 Visiting Artist Free Event (3/8/25-3/8/25)
Love on the Other Side of Death Part II: Meet the Rook – a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Event (3/8/25-3/8/25)
Vasthy and Friends – an interactive family musical for kids 4 to 10 and their grownups - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Event (3/7/25-3/7/25)
CINDERELLA – an “Enchanting” Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre Musical for kids 2 to 102 – extended through March (3/2/25-3/29/25)
Videos
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A Fabulous 50th: Chicago and A Chorus Line!
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (4/18 - 4/18) | |
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Romeo and Juliet
2nd Story Theatre (3/28 - 4/6) | |
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C A B A R E T
Jaxx Theatre (3/13 - 3/29) | |
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Haïm Leads Handel & Bach
Walt Disney Concert Hall (3/21 - 3/23) | |
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Porn Rock: The Obscenity Trial of Jello Biafra
Eastwood PAC (3/1 - 3/23) | |
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RHINESTONE COWBOYS
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (3/22 - 3/23) | |
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Hamlet (Solus)
Independent Shakespeare Co. (3/6 - 4/13) | |
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Limos: An Immersive Psychic Experience
The Count's Den (4/18 - 4/20) | |
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One of the Good Ones
The Old Globe (5/24 - 6/22) | |
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Bright Star
Cinnabar Theater (6/13 - 6/29) | |
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Rain: A Tribute To the Beatles
Fox Theatre Detroit (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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