May. 1st - Dec. 31st

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Oct. 1st - 31st

Santa Monica Playhouse is excited to present the in-person return of its modern classic, now celebrating its15th year (live-streaming in 2020) as part of the Playhouse's "We're Back" play series.

ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN is ABSOLUTELY GREAT! showmag.com. An absolute family treat! The Tolucan Times. It's the classic Family Theatre Halloween musical for Kids 2 to 102 - the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo tale of the aptly-named Candy, a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter, and sugar, from a delightful array of characters who take her on a magical All Hallow's Eve adventure. Help Cattypuss, Stuffy Steve, Lester the Jester and Fifika the French Fortune Teller save Halloween for one more year.

As witching hour approaches, kids, and parents, too, discover the value of team spirit, friendship, sharing, making choices and moderation, especially when it comes to treats and sweets. Now an audience favorite holiday tradition and back by audience demand for its 15th October run, ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN is one in a series of original Rudie-DeCarlo fairy tale musical comedies that make up the award-winning Family Theatre Musical Matinee Series for Kids 2 to 102 that celebrates 51 years as it cuts across the imaginary generation gap by providing an experience the entire family can enjoy.

Helmed by Graham Silbert from Chris DeCarlo's original direction, with book, music & lyrics by DeCarlo, Evelyn Rudie & Matthew Wrather, the ingenious costumes are created by award-winning designer Ashley Hayes, with production and graphic design by The Attic Room. ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN features internationally acclaimed Actors' Repertory Theatre members Celeste Akiki, Tiffany Haile, Cydne Moore, Joseph Perez, Graham Silbert, with special guest artist Jason Erickson. Birthday parties, hosted by a gaily-costumed member of the ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN Company, are available in conjunction with every performance. What's the one holiday show you absolutely cannot miss? ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN of course! Friday 6pm twilight shows October 1-29. Special Halloween performance Sunday, October 31 at 2pm. It's Around Town's "Favorite Pick!" It'll be yours, too!

Santa Monica Playhouse is supported in part by grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Rotary Club Foundation and Playhouse PALS. All current protocols are observed.

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Oct. 2nd - 30th

Brilliant performances! The Tolucan Times. Brilliant portrayals! broadwayworld.com. Just plain brilliant! playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. This joyous musical comedy, perfect for audiences of all ages, follows the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller and his mespoche, spinning tales of his loves and losses, his travels, his travails and the tremendous joy and optimism that kept him going against all odds. "It made me think of the heyday of vaudeville in New York. It's grounding to see this part of our shared past re-created in sunny Santa Monica, whether or not we actually grew up on tales of shtetl life. These stories of inequity and triumph, love and laughter, family and religion are part of our heritage and identity, and connect us to a part of ourselves." Jewish Journal

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Oct. 27th - Dec. 15th

Join DriscollProductions every Wednesday at 10:00 and/or 2:00 PM ET on facebook LIVE. Free family-friendly fun for children ages 2 to 102.

Doug The Talking Dog can say your child's first name (if you type it in the comments). Children ages 2 to 102 are invited to join the free INTERACTIVE Facebook LIVE fun and drum along with our dummies VIRTUALLY... using anything at home that you hit, shake, or scrape to make sound.

EXPERIENCE musical terms including tempo, dynamics, crescendo, and more LIVE. Parents and children are encouraged to ask questions online about the Irish Bodhrán, Tahitian Toere, Trinidadian mini-steel drum or the many other percussion instruments.

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Oct. 29th - 30th

"A perfect pitch! Pure Virtuosity!" - Clive Barnes, New York Post.

Just in time for the World Series, the Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Free Festival in association with the Mathewson Foundation presents a special two-performance in-person and live-streaming home series of Eddie Frierson's widely acclaimed theatrical show. "One of the Year's Ten Best Plays! Whether you are a baseball fan or not, Eddie Frierson's play, "MATTY: An Evening With Christy Mathewson," is a superb theatrical experience. MATTY hits a home run! - NPR

"Matty" is the life story of Christy Mathewson, legendary hall-of-fame pitcher for the New York Giants (1900 to 1916), gentleman, philosopher and first true American hero who inspired a whole generation of fans to make baseball America's pastime. Besides his ballpark records, he was an author of books for boys, toured in vaudeville, made a motion picture, and was a war hero, a coach, a sports writer and very likely the first major sports figure to be a product spokesperson.

"It's 100% true that you don't have to be a baseball fan to be completely engaged by Eddie Frierson's performance. He leaves the audience with a real appreciation of Christy Mathewson, and the place and time in which he was an authentic hero. On the other hand, if you are a baseball fan, you will be amazed at how much you didn't know about "Matty," his contemporaries, and the dramatic baseball events of their time." - Bob Costas, NBC

The 6th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 10 - Nov 9, offers over two dozen events thanks to generous grants from 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.

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Oct. 30th - Nov. 6th

Join us for the 6th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 10 - Nov 9, offering over two dozen plays and family-oriented events thanks to generous grants from 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.

BFF Saturday Special Events for the Whole Family:

Sat, Oct 30 Mick E. Jones' CAT TALES
2:00pm All Ages
"It's an oracle!...and a miracle of love through the eyes of a reluctant cat lover. If I didn't know better I would believe these cats - each with their own tail - was channeling through Mick E." Reader. A profoundly multilayered tale about the supreme spirit which exists in and connects all beings, and all things. Perfect for all ages. Mick E. Jones revitalizes the myth and mystery of the cat by telling tales about some of his feline friends - affectionate, sociable, even psychic, with personalities, behaviors and attitudes that range from cool and aloof, to bright and courageous, lovable and beastly to downright bizarre, all with great dignity, pride, and a lot of irony. Directed by performer/playwright and long-time Playhouse alum Obi Ndefo.

Sat, Nov 6 WILL POWER SHAKESPEARE HOUR
2:00 pm All Ages
Join the ensemble players of The California Shakespeare Company and director Brandon Sharkey as they present scenes, sonnets and soliloquies from the greatest plays by the world-famous Bard. All ages are invited, especially students, teachers and anyone who enjoys great literature. Since 1990, The California Shakespeare Company has presented skilled actors on intimate stages throughout California, relying on the power of Shakespeare's wonderful words. No gimmicks, no special effects. The California Shakespeare Company aims to provide students of all ages with the chance to better understand history, society, relationships, and themselves through classic theatre.

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