SMP is a great neighborhood playhouse with an exciting variety of shows. I've been to several so…read morefar including My Jewish Wedding, My Lawyer is an Angel, The Hebrew Hillbilly, Author, Author! Sholom Aleichem and an improv comedy show. I had a great time at the shows and there were meet and greets with the talent afterwards with snacks and wine(at some shows). I'm an actor/photographer and writer myself and appreciate this fine cultural venue keeping live stage productions going while the public is getting so distracted by internet social media. Prices are very reasonable, I usually pay around $25 for a ticket. Highly recommended.

We have been to the Santa Monica Playhouse now at least 20 times. We take our special needs…read moregrandson and he loves it. He is 19 now and loves the kid's play as much as he did when he was 3. The Playhouse is located in a great area in Santa Monica and there are a lot of eateries and places to walk. The 3rfd St. Promenade is just a block away. Parking is easy in the public parking lot right across the street, it is for a small fee. All of the kid's plays are great and our grandson has not missed one yet. They also do holiday themed plays. The prices are great, this is one of the last places you can take a kid and not spend more than 18$ a ticket and often less. The staff is the nicest. It is not for profit and the entire staff and actors work for free. They also have Birthday parties. The place is small and adorable you will love it.

Food is not great. I want to try that place food is better…read moreService is okay, some of interpreter didn't make it for me to understand of the magicians saying Ambiance is okay, need to dress nicely or fancy to wear for the show

Went on a Wednesday night. Family of four To see Scot Nery's "Boobietrap"…read more Scott had an incredible show on Mother's Day in Topanga Cyn in 2026. We were looking forward to see his comedy show in theater. I want my money back! $26/pp What a poor show. A disgrace. Childish, unprofessional. Not talented enough to stand on a stage! He threw bags of chips on the audience as part of the show. I gave one star because at the end of the " show" there was an amazing male poll dancing.

Just wanted to write an update because I see that a lot of people reviewing here confuse BroadStage…read morewith SMC Theater. It is the same PHYSICAL venue, but not the same organization. So, some people who are reviewing the programming or staff are actually reviewing SMC, not BroadStage or vice versa. I have never attended an SMC performance so I can't speak to their programming or staffing, but BroadStage has very interesting programming & very kind staff. Since BroadStage programming is so eclectic, though, some of it just isn't of interest to me. Different strokes....

Lovely venue but sometimes the artists or productions chosen to take the stage are disappointing…read more I've had the experience now twice of going to a show based on genre and marketing and having to sit through performances that feel like they were brought in to cater to a very specific, very small but obviously inner circle community. Choose wisely what you come for. If your intuition tells you this artist was maybe brought in simply on connections and what community they're a part of then listen to your gut. I say all of this because there are so many deserving and talented productions out there that deserve and would love the privilege of being paid to perform here but to see the opportunities squandered on the same old stories and inner circle artists is enough for me to think long and hard before buying tickets to this theatre again.

The Morgan-Wixson Theater is located in Santa Monica. Parking is on the street, but mind the signs…read more You can park without any problem right down the street at the Family Clinic for free anytime and it is not a long walk at all. This is a not for profit and it has professional actors, kids and armatures. It is small and there is not a bad seat in the house. Most of the staff are volunteers so be nice. You can order from their website. It has a great selection of plays, from kids plays (called the YES program) to musicals and some very serious plays. We have been so many times and have never seen a bad play and if you have a kid, it is a must you take them there. The prices are so fair and they a little snack bar inside. There is nothing not to like about this theater. It has nice places to eat nearby and it is a great area.

RENTERS BEWARE!!! Not reliable management. The theater…read moreitself is nice. But our dance studio had horrible experience with administration multiple years. 2026 was the worst experience. We reserved theatre for our concert a year in advance. They kept refusing to send us contact (like previous years), probably waiting for some bigger renter to offer them something more. 3 DAYS BEFORE OUR RENTAL THEY CANCELLED ON US! We had to find a new theater, change program, rearrange performances, reprint all tickets/booklets,posters, tell 40 families to change time and location of the event. This was the most stressful experience ever. It's too bad. We were ready to rent their theater every year. And we have rented twice before, having same problem- no contract till last minute! Bill(William) is not responsive. You will call, text, email and have no response. If you're up to get your hair turn grey while dealing with them, go for it.

Baron Brown Studio has profoundly changed the way I view and approach acting. Studying here for 2…read moreyears has built me a strong foundation of understanding and confidence that allows for consistency in creating art from all aspects of producing a project. Additionally the community of artists, from students and teachers I've come across made the journey so much fun even during challenging times. I am forever grateful to this studio for bringing me a new family and for being apart of this artistic legacy!

I've trained with this studio for many years, and it remains the most raw and rewarding experience…read moreI've had as an actor. The work here has grounded my craft, giving me the tools to deliver consistent, truthful performances with precision and depth. The level of live inner work and authenticity cultivated at this studio is truly unmatched in Los Angeles. While many studios focus on advancing career actors, Baron & Brown guides you from the fundamentals all the way through the most advanced levels of performance and production. I've taken the full program twice and revisited the six-week and first-year courses multiple times. Acting is a lifelong practice, and whenever I've found myself feeling lost or stagnant, this studio has always reconnected me to the core of my craft -- to truth, presence, and self. Special thanks to: Elaine, DW, staff, & Joanne

I went to the Ruskin Group Theatre to see a play called "Grangeville," written by Samuel D. Hunter,…read moredirected by John Perrin Flynn, and starring Tim Cummings and Jeff LeBeau, the show's only two performers. I'd heard great things about this play, both from a friend and from the L.A. Times, and was excited when it extended its run long enough for me to catch it. After a few of these extensions, the run is coming to an end on September 21. If you have any interest in theater, I'd urge you to go see it while you can. It's an amazing show, absolutely top tier, and the tickets are only $45. I got three tickets for a Sunday afternoon performance, and since the theater was small and the tickets all the same price, I put us in the middle of the first row. We arrived a few minutes ahead, which gave us just enough time to buy bottled water before going in. The theater had around 60 seats across four rows, and I imagine all of them were pretty great. My husband and friend were a little worried about being front and center, but the seats were fantastic. It was an incredibly intimate theater experience, especially with just those two actors owning the stage. I loved everything about this production, only the second staging of "Grangeville," after its off-Broadway premiere last year. It was on par with the very best shows I've seen at the bigger theaters around town, and much better than the average. Incredible talent in every department. I'd never heard of the Ruskin Group Theater before, but now I'll pay attention to whatever comes through. Not every show can be this good, but it's clearly a theater that can attract serious players.

I came here with my dear friend to watch an author, Nicca Ray, to read from her book Love &…read moreCigarettes she had such an interesting story about her life. I had NO idea this place even existed! Met some amazing people and artists. You must check it out and see this hidden gem in Santa Monica to see what type of venue they have going on. So surprised I've lived here for so many decades and this is here! Plenty of free parking.

You'd come here if you are a ballet dancer in L.A. especially if you like Mr B's style of ballet…read more The training is thorough and their Nutcracker is well organized and well rehearsed. Their L7 girls are amazing ! Expect to be part of more than several shows for Nutcracker with hours of rehearsals. So many well known graduates in American ballet companies. Advanced dancers are mostly very serious in the training and train in prestigious summer intensives such as SAB, PNB, MCB, John Cranko, RBS. The new director is very strict and expects a lot from the kids. Overall, probably the best studio not just for kids but for adults with their variety of adult classes and even their own intensive in summer!!

Great front desk staff and teachers. Love the experience of being there with many friends and a…read moregreat professional class. Leon is excellent as an accompaniment to class.

I remember the first time I came to Santa Monica College for orientation. It seemed huge. This was…read morebefore the pandemic and my very first time coming to the campus. When I came last week, this campus seemed a lot more manageable. It literally seems like such a walkable campus, a beautiful campus and one that doesn't seem daunting or exhausting. If I lived closer to this part of town, I would find reasons to come to this campus whether signing up for a random class or checking out the cosmetology department discounted skin care service services. Bonus points for the free menstrual products in the women's bathroom at the student center. I don't love how much you have to pay for parking, but it is what it is living in LA.

I am really rating the campus from an outside perspective as I'm not a student. I use the track…read morethat SMC has and honestly it is one of the best tracks in Santa Monica. It's usually clean and spacious that so many people can run around the track all at once. The community is also very respectful and the people that use SMC tracks are all very nice. Now that the are renovating the tracks, it is hard to find a track similar to what SMC provided. Still, the campus is a great place to run at even if there is no more track currently. I hear a lot of good things about the campus and everytime I visit, I think they either have built something new or renovated something !

I love the GEFFEN. Awesome plays in a world of musicals. Awesome sets. Below is the fantastic set…read morefrom "Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous Book" by Pearl Cleage. I really enjoyed the performance I saw. It was still in progress. Bravo! Excellent acting.

Still a great venue for great performances. Great staff & great intimate room with great comfort…read moreseat. Love the courtyard for drinks prior & intermission period. Big and clean restrooms. Great refreshment choices. Parking can be tricky, you can park in the garage next door for pay, or street parking for pay (depending on the hours of the day & day of the week), or you can park in neighborhood street parking (free) couple blocks away. The venue is close by market with food vendors or nearby restaurants and museum. Really enjoy every time I'm here seeing a play.

Had such a great night at this place. It was the first time my husband and I have been here and we…read morewill definitely be coming again and telling our family and friends about it. The inside is very cool and has a nice vibe. Service was great and loved the vibes of all the comics and the people who attended. If you havnt been here and are looking for another comedy club to goto, check this place out.

A wonderful premiere comedy venue in Santa Monica. Have watched many brilliant shows here and…read morealways love the range and talent of the comedians featured. Well priced drinks too and friendly staff. 10/10 night out for a date or some laughs with friends/family!