One of the best black box theaters in LA. I've seen two shows here and enjoyed it every time.read more

Got invited to a last minute screening of a couple of Venice Producer/Directors...who just happened…read moreto be friends of ours too! John, Stuart, and Bruno put their feelings on film...as well as their visions! After the films, was a Q & A session - downstairs, where the elite meet and eat. An assortment of brownie bits, cookies, cheese and cracker platters, lots of roasted almonds, and even a surprise Birthday Cake were available to feast on! And along with a tended bar of wines, waters and sodas. A wonderful jazz trio played in the background, and, above head height, there were cartoons being projected on the wall. Saw people we knew, and met friends we didn't know, until we met them. And it was nice to be out and about, (it's been a while) The staff was great, going the extra mile to get a chair for a senior holding a cane. We'll be back!

I love Beyond Baroque. Just discovered them yesterday while attending a poetry reading. I became a…read moresupporting member and you should too!

One of the best venues for poetry in California. As a poet and editor, I enjoy being a member, as…read morewell as attending workshops. My favorite workshops are the ones run by Brendan Constantine; he's a genius and outstanding teacher. I would say that one of the employees recently had a bit of an arrogant attitude and talked down to me when I was in the bookstore after one of Brendan's recent workshops. She may want to work on that, particularly when she's talking about the poetry of my close friends and former classmates from my MFA program. You never know who someone may know. That aside, I highly recommend Beyond Baroque as I have been coming here for decades and it truly is a wonderful place for creative writers.

I studied with Coco and Mark and they are amazing teachers!…read moreAll the students are all nice and friendly; we helped each other to learn. The learning atmosphere is really healthy. And I feel I've improved a lot.

Instruction is good, students are absolutely wonderful, but business policies are terrible to…read morenonexistent. The website is unusual. It tells potential students to reach out to the instructor before taking a class. The purpose of a website / marketing is to make it easier for the consumer to do business with you. No other studios do this. I just showed up for the first class and luckily saw another student who showed me where the entrance is. I've seen others do the same. Coco is warm and welcoming. Mark is off-putting and rude to most newcomers. It also lacks all basic information and policies you expect to see on a dance studio website - there is no bathroom, dressing rooms etc. There are no class policies, payment information, prices, anti-harassment policies, processes for how to report incidents. Customers are treated differently - I've seen some told to use the owner's bathroom in her home while others told to go across the street to the park. Communications are poor and myself and other students have driven a long way to attend class only to find out class was cancelled. Be prepared for mixed messages. I had been going there 4-5 times a week for a year and received nothing but positive feedback. I always felt welcome there. Out of the blue I received the nastiest, rudest, most threatening email from the owner I've ever received. For months she wouldn't give me a reason and refused to have a conversation about it like any reasonable person / business owner would have done in her position. It was insulting, rude and unnecessary. Not to mention completely passive aggressive. If there were a problem, wouldn't you pull them aside after class to chat or set-up time for a discussion? No, straight to threats. Please note: Coco is one of the best teachers I've ever studied with and this review/rating no way reflects on her. She is professional, communicates well, is patient and creates a true no judgement environment to learn in. She is also one of the best sources of information on tap. She truly wants to see her students grow. And she offers a true intro to tap class for adults which is difficult to find in any style of dance. I have not had the opportunity to study with Joseph or Lynn but have heard only good things.

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.

I have always been a HUGE fan of Tiffany Haddish. To be frank, I am not too much into female…read morecomedians. However, she is very funny to me and love her demeanor & great sense of humor. She came to Improv not too long ago which is a lot closer to where I live and missed her show. What a bummer!:-( Well, last night we made this a reality. She had 2 shows. One was at 7pm, and the other one was at 9pm. Closed on Mondays and they open the bar/club at 6pm. We went to the 9pm show. The drive over there was pretty hectic and far. My friend offered to drive, since she has a newer car.. Well, a friend of mine and I decided to go see her live last night and we are both glad that we did! She was FANTASTIC! Can't comment about the food, because we had both eaten before we went. However, we both got drinks. I got a small Espresso Martini(made to perfection)! She got a beer and we both got 2 bottled waters and Sprite. We were sitting not too far away from the stage and the sound of the microphone and overall the system was great! No complaints. They hold many different events from comedy to concerts. You can even dance. They have a decent dance floor, and the venue itself was fairly large, with bar tables and chairs. It was somewhat crowded, but we were not bothered with that. Customer service hit the mark. Tickets were $41.00 & up. Venue was nice, clean, including restrooms and we parked outside on the street. I believe they also have their own parking.One other thing that I should mention, it gives you that old school vibe that I love. Would highly recommend this venue and I will definitely return if and when anyone that I know and like has a gig. Was our 1st time, and definitely will NOT be the last. Thank you all very much for an AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT!!!

What a fun place to catch some music in Venice! If you are looking for a small venue to catch a…read moreshow then this may be your jam! Check their online schedule to find their latest offerings as music changes! The venue also offers food and drinks. If eating good to reserve a table so you can enjoy it for the night rather than standing for the concert. The food is American like with pizza being the featured item. The food is not cheap but you are at a concert hall. The venue also offers a full bar: the cocktails were ok but nothing to rave about. I would say your focus should be to enjoy the music. I thought the performance we saw was solid and cost a mere 19 dollars. And maybe grab some drinks. Remember the venue is not large so plan to be among the crowd on the floor unless you grab a table along the wall. There are only about 4-5 tables not in VIP area and maybe three in VIP area. Book ahead as limited tables. Enjoy! Cheers!

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.

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.

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.