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SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE - THE OTHER SPACE

1211 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Tony Cronin’s LEAR and the Midwife - a BFF 24 in 25 Free First-Look Event


It’s BFF 24 in 25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

It's Just a Wedding
It's Just a Wedding
4/12 - 4/13/2025


Santa Monica Playhouse is excited to present the world premiere of Cabrina Peer’s delightfully intriguing It’s Just a Wedding to support the Save the Main ...

Barnyard Madness with the Three Little Pigs


“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!” ...



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Past Shows

CINDERELLA – an “Enchanting” Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre Musical for kids 2 to 102 – extended through March


“Pick of the Month!” Show Time Magazine.  The beloved Rudie-DeCarlo musical CINDERELLA is extended through March only, with a stunning multi-media makeover. It’s Cinderella like ...

Love and Liberation: a groundbreaking musical exploration of sight and sound


A creative exploration of the relationships we nurture and the ones we set free on our journey to collective liberation starring Lena Winner, Adya Mohanty ...

Monique DeBose’s MULATTO MATH: Summing Up the Race Equation in America – a BFF 24 in 25 Free Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Celeste Walker’s GHOSTED – a BFF ’24 in ’25 World Premiere Visiting Artist Free Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Hollywood Adjacent


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Hollywood Adjacent


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Mayuri Bhandari’s The Anti “Yogi” – a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Musical, Immersive Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Love on the Other Side of Death Part II: Meet the Rook – a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Steve Budd’s Oy, What they Said About Love – a BFF ’24 in ’25 Visiting Artist Free Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Vasthy and Friends – an interactive family musical for kids 4 to 10 and their grownups - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Amy Veltman’s PSA – Pelvic Service Announcement - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Barbara Williams’ Leaving – A Life in Words and Music - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Musical Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

How to Live Like a Millionaire When You’re a Million Short - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Festival Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

There’s Something Serious Wrong with Cyrus - a BFF ’24 in ’25 Free Festival Event


It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

Kezia Norton’s Fill Your Pockets with Sunshine - a BFF 24 in 25 Free Opening Night Event


It’s BFF 24 in 25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival ...

End of Times Therapy
End of Times Therapy
2/15 - 2/23/2025


Santa Monica Playhouse is excited to present the world premiere of Solange Castro’s powerful and poignant play, End of Times Therapy, to support the Save ...

Aleichem Sholom - The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem


“Brilliant performances!” The Tolucan Times. “Brilliant portrayals…you will be just as captivated as I was!” broadwayworld.com. “Just plain brilliant!” playwright/performer Wendy Michaels.  This joyous and ...

Love and Liberation: a groundbreaking exploration of sight and sound starring Savion, Lena Winner, Adya Mohanty


A creative exploration of the relationships we nurture and the ones we set free on our journey to collective liberation starring Savion, Lena Winner and ...

Beauty and the Beast – a “delightful” Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy for all ages


It’s the 30th anniversary production of the celebrated Rudie-DeCarlo original musical, an excitingly heart-warming, and definitely un-scary, adaptation of the original French tale, proving beyond ...

Leaping into the DAFFODIL Abyss – a ShortBurst Theatre® R.A.W. world premiere


Join Theatre R.A.W. for the world premiere of a cheerfully mysterious, unexpectedly amorous unveiling of the remarkable secret life of the dolls we left behind ...

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


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

The CO$T of Living – a ShortBurst Theatre® R.A.W. world premiere – final performance


Are you a watcher? Do you sit at your booth, knowing exactly what’s up with the patrons at the other tables? Better than TV! He’s ...

Absolutely Halloween!
Absolutely Halloween!
10/5 - 10/27/2024


“ABSOLUTELY GREAT! showmag.com. An absolute family treat!” The Tolucan Times.   It’s the Family Theatre musical for Kids 2 to 102 – the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo ...

Whispers of the Woven: a groundbreaking exploration of sight and sound starring Savion and Virago


A groundbreaking musical and theatrical experience, starring Savion and Virago! It’s an exhilarating showcase - an exploration of sight and sound, and the manifestation of ...

The CO$T of Living – a ShortBurst Theatre® R.A.W. world premiere


Are you a watcher? Do you sit at your booth, knowing exactly what’s up with the patrons at the other tables? He’s about to propose. ...

ALEICHEM SHOLOM! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem – a musical for our times! Added shows!


“Brilliant performances!” The Tolucan Times. “Brilliant portrayals…you will be just as captivated as I was!” broadwayworld.com. “Just plain brilliant!” playwright/performer Wendy Michaels.   This joyous ...

Beauty and the Beast – a “delightful” Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy for all ages


It’s the 30th anniversary production of the celebrated Rudie-DeCarlo original musical, an excitingly heart-warming, and definitely un-scary, adaptation of the original French tale, proving beyond ...

Ink & Paint: a new musical – a madcap true story of Disney’s first all-woman story unit


It's a Win-Win-Win! Celebrate 4th of July weekend with a fabulous evening of theatre, a lovely post-show wine-and-nibbles reception with the cast and support the ...

Treya’s Last Dance – a Santa Monica Playhouse Benefit Series Special Event


AWARD-WINNING LGBT & DIVERSITY-RELATED ONE-WOMAN PLAY SELECTED FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT SERIES AT SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE – TWO NIGHTS ONLY!   It’s Hollywood’s uniquely hilarious and ...

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