Lovely venue with world class artists, excellent acoustics, and outstanding visibility from every seat in the house.

Just wanted to write an update because I see that a lot of people reviewing here confuse BroadStage with 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.... read more

Lovely venue but sometimes the artists or productions chosen to take the stage are disappointing. 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. read more

Beautiful venue, has 2nd floor, side balcony seating, and large bathrooms. A lot of free parking too. Enjoyed a classical concert and look fwd to more. Good acoustics. This is part of SMC campus I think. read more

The Broad Stage - Music Venues Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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On April 27, 2025, I attended Ellis Hall's "Ambassador of Soul" concert at The BroadStage in Santa Monica. What should have been an evening celebrating Black musical heritage instead exposed a much older problem: venues eager to profit from Black culture while quietly marginalizing Black and Brown patrons. I have lived directly across the street from The BroadStage for 15 years. I know this community well. I attended expecting to be welcomed as a neighbor. Instead, while speaking in a normal conversational tone -- fully consistent with the ambient noise of the venue -- my Latino friend and I (I am Black) were approached by a white staff member and told to "keep it down." Meanwhile, white guests around us spoke, laughed, and moved freely without interruption. The selective enforcement was unmistakable. This was not a lecture, a poetry reading, or a classical recital demanding silence. It was a soul concert -- a genre born of vitality, connection, and human expression. Yet somehow, our presence, no louder than the room itself, was treated as a disturbance needing management. The BroadStage advertises itself as inclusive. What unfolded made it clear that inclusion here is conditional. Black artistry is welcome on the stage; Black and Brown guests, it seems, are tolerated only if they remain silent and invisible. The BroadStage may excel at optics. It fails at respect. For anyone who values cultural integrity -- or who simply expects to be treated with basic dignity -- there are better places to invest your time and trust. The surface here is polished, but what lies underneath is not. read more

My husband is enrolled in a music class at SMC. He had to come watch an opera here as an assignment. You can tell this theater is new. Lots of seating, views, angles etc. The only thing is, I don't think they planned on plus size people coming. I was somewhat uncomfortable in the seats. read more

The Broad Stage is located in the heart of Santa Monica near Santa Monica College. it is actually part of the college, but not on campus and funded by various sources, including donation. The Broad is beautiful. The design is stunning. Parking is free in their lot, which is a gem for Santa Monica. The exterior is lovely. They have a great box office and now and again you may be able to get tickets at the last minute, but don't count on it. Buy them on line though their website. The tickets are reasonably priced. The interior is also wonderful. They have concessions, but they are pricey and there is not a great selection. The place is small and seats maybe 500 people, I am not sure. There is not a bad seat in the house, but the seats are not staggered as they should be and there is not enough rise between sections, so you will have a hard time seeing if the person in front of you is even an inch taller than you. They really should have known better and the person who designed it needs to get a clue before he designs seating for other venues. This is a real negative of this place, but their offerings are so great that we grin and bear it. The Broad has opera, chamber music and other types of new music. They bring in new operas and they take chances and who ever picks the schedule is doing a great job. We just saw an opera there, by Beethoven, but updated for today's world. It was brilliant and Beethoven would have been proud. Sometimes they have Q&A after a show, stay for that. It is great. We will be back, we love it. read more

This venue does have their own calendar, but they also do leased events. My grandchildren play in the Santa Monica City College Orchestra and we have seen the orchestra there. We also have seen some ballet at that venue. Very good acoustics.. Nice modern space. read more

Despite living on the West Side most of the last 30 years, I've never heard of this place before. I think it's part of Santa Monica College. I went to see Fran Liebowitz be interviewed and answer audience questions. The place was comfortable and nice. Unfortunately, they still require masks for all attendees even though the mandate was removed months ago. That makes it uncomfortable. Also, you don't want to sit on the side up close. I was in the second row all the way on the last seat on the left, and it was very difficult to understand the audio at first. In fact, the woman next to me, said she couldn't understand anything, got up, and left. I seemed to adjust to it, and ultimately it was fine. It's a small theater and good for a small speaking event. read more

The Broad Stage - a podium with a speaker on it - Music Venues Near Me - Santa Monica, California

One of the best venues in Los Angeles. Beautiful theater, varied and first rate programming, huge free parking lot. They combine to make the Broad stage a great place to enjoy the theater. If you ever have a chance to see the "Improv theater" you will be amazed and delighted by their completely improvised plays in styles such as Jane Austen. read more

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My all time favorite small theater in Santa Monica. The building is welcoming and beautiful from the exterior through the interior. Free parking on the lot, but I suggest you park on the outer edges for ease of parking and leaving. Staff here are all very friendly, kind an informative. Masks at this time are optional. I wore a mask but my husband did not. read more

I watched a pretty terrible improv show at the Broad Stage. It was supposed to be smart and funny, but was instead painfully dull in a way that made me never want to consume culture in Santa Monica ever again. Every $5 show I've caught at Upright Citizens Brigade has been 100 times better than the improv I saw here, at $65 a ticket. That said, the theater itself was beautiful--state of the art, with a gorgeous stage and great acoustics. I gather it's owned by the Broads, which also explains the lavish art in the lobby. My friend Charlie F. noticed an audience member leaning directly on an extremely expensive painting during intermission, and noted that this was a perfect distillation of our Broad Stage experience. There were some snacks and drinks available in the lobby, and I imagine the latter would've helped make the show more fun. With so much talent in Los Angeles, I wonder if we managed to go to a flukishly bad show, but the rest of the crowd--older, mostly white, moneyed westsiders--did seem to enjoy it. I'd do more research before coming back to the Broad Stage, but the theater is super nice, and I'm sure it's an excellent venue for the right programming. read more

I'll start out with the good stuff and then explain why I decided to give it two stars. The good: Free parking. Easy online ordering and only a $4 service fee per ticket. Ticket pickup at Will Call is easy. Theater staff is friendly and helpful. Comfy seats. Easy to see over the person in front of you. Great lighting. Beautiful theater. I'd say that's a solid 5-star start, but here comes the not so good. My main gripe is the sound mixing was horrible.I specifically went to hear her one of my favorite vocalists, Bettye Lavette, but what I got was a nice mix of her band who sounded great, but almost inaudible vocals by the twice Grammy nominated vocalist. OK, yes, I could hear the vocals, but they weren't clear and not nearly loud enough.The instruments overpowered her voice. When Ms. Lavette addressed the audience between songs there were no adjustments made for when she'd lower her voice. What a shame. So much of the show is the performer's rapport with the audience. The audience was very stuffy and her attempts to connect were thwarted by sir mix not enough back in the booth. It really baffles me how they can mess something up as simple as adjusting the volume on a microphone. Speaking of the booth, they kept the bright lights on in the sound booth on during the first three songs. It really ruined the ambiance of the nicely lit theater. Another thing is there is absolutely no chance of being able to get up and leave during the show if you have to unless everyone in the row stands up. There is zero room to get by someone. That's the way it is in a lot of theaters, though. The cheap seats for this event were $73 including the service fee. It's not exorbitant, but it's way too much to pay for rookie errors in the sound booth. Maybe I just caught an off night and someone new was running the sound. Maybe it wasn't even someone from the theater running the sound. I might give The Broad Stage another go sometime. it's a beautiful theater and the staff is cool. Hopefully, I can add back a couple stars. read more

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Beautiful venue. Outstanding performance. Easy parking. What more could you ask for? Loved this venue and the production. Will continue to look at seasonal offerings and attend. read more

"Art is the only way to run away without leaving home." ~Twyla Tharp Eli and Edythe Broad's http://www.smc.edu/forms/news.asp?Q=25 philanthropy equals art for all. Make that music, theatre or even culinary; the reason I finally experienced The Broad Stage and Santa Monica architect, Renzo Zecchetto's art, http://www.architecture-buzz.com/the-broad-stage-renzo-zecchetto-architects/. http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/perform/09_BroadStage/ Yup, it was grub, KCRW's Global Street Food event, http://www.kcrw.com/events/global-street-food that un-bookmarked this venue. Now, I can't help but wonder what it would be like to enjoy dance, a play or a concert here. Must find out soon! read more

The Broad Stage - Metal collage by Tony Berlant. - Music Venues Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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What a beautiful and contemporary venue, and just a block in-between Wilshire and Santa Monica...who knew? Not me -- I've never seen it before. Pronounced "Brode", it has free parking, too. That's a nice first impression as compared to anywhere else you'll go to see a performance, let alone, grabbing a coffee anywhere in Santa Monica for that matter. Outside: wood, metal, glass [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/FRxImtYRRorEfXBWq9MYHQ?select=RVe0DQNzQzxMj0iaFkbjHg#RVe0DQNzQzxMj0iaFkbjHg]. Inside: a narrow lobby the width of the theater, with a small amount of appropriate books and CD's to fit the night. A small bar with coffee, tea, soft drinks, casual snacks, and then offset with a barrel of cheese with crackers ($8, feed a family). On March 22, an event promoted by Westside Connections "2" with, none other than, special guest Jonathan Gold. I was most excited! Billed as "The Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic joins concertmaster Margaret Batjer, who both curates and hosts the series, for an evening of delectable music and conversation." Food and music, together in one night? Actually, it was a 3-week series...I just missed the other two! Honestly, this combination of music and food together, is the most sweetest and tastiest as it's gonna get! The Performers: ----------------------- Elissa Johnston, soprano; Timothy Andres, piano; Margaret Batjer, violin; Allan Vogel, oboe; Armen Ksajikian, cello; Patricia Mabee, organ; Jeffrey Kahane, piano; Sarah Thornblade, violin; Roland Kato, viola; Joshua Ranz, clarinet; David Everson, horn The Program: ------------------- * Bach "Ich esse mit Freuden" ("I eat with joy"), from Cantata No. 84 * Bernstein La Bonne Cuisine-Four Recipes for Voice and Piano * William Bolcom Lime Jello Marshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise * Timothy Andres Sorbet * Dohnányi Sextet in C major for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Clarinet and Horn, Op. 37 I don't think I've seen "Chamber Music" live before. It's romantic, and this venue is perfect for it. I loved it. And, this my friends, features AMAZING talent. The seating area: ------------------------ Stunning. A perfect 499 capacity, it's intimate. With its amazing sound, and it is truly a wonderful place to see a musical performance. Having 3rd row tickets, center, didn't hurt my impression. Plus, it has the most beautiful wood floor [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/FRxImtYRRorEfXBWq9MYHQ?select=RVe0DQNzQzxMj0iaFkbjHg#PhxjsuZSb_nq5ZXidf7XgQ]. Post-Performance: -------------------------- A Q&A with Jonathan Gold, Margaret Batjer (Violinist, Host), Jeffrey Kahane (LACO Music Director), it was really fun as they discussed, and answered questions on the idea of a themed night (such as this), and the love of both food and writing. [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/FRxImtYRRorEfXBWq9MYHQ?select=RVe0DQNzQzxMj0iaFkbjHg#MmN1qpG224QxOeq72DpN2g] I got a chance to meet Mr. Gold, tell him how much I appreciate and enjoy his writing, and had him endorse his new book, Counter Intelligence: Where to eat in the Real Los Angeles", he signed it "Tacos Forever, Jonathan Gold." Yep, love this guy. Conclusion: ----------------- I can't wait to go back! Encore! Encore! read more

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This is a great venue. While it is not as cozy as a jazz club, I recognize that there gotta be some concert venues that will fit a larger crowd. The Broad Stage is Santa Monica College's performing arts center but it is located about a mile from the main campus. This is a beautifully designed facility. As I pulled into the parking lot (free parking), the concert hall is a blend of modern architectural designed warmed with large furniture grade wood panels. This design continues through the building and into the intimate yet spacious concert hall. We came here this past weekend to hear Hiroshima ($20 tickets got us front row center) and I almost felt the same excitement and connection with th group as I had in the days when they use to play outdoor noontime concerts at UCLA's Ackerman Union. So now Hiroshima have grown up and moved up to playing 1st class venues like the Broad Stage. I would guess most of their followers at their noon time concerts also moved along the parallel evolutionary paths. Then again for $20, it is within the reach of most - which is what Jazz is all about. read more

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Beautiful venue with excellent acoustics! The venue offers ample free parking too, which is so rare now. The ticket counter is outside the venue and although the old lady that processed our transaction was snooty and had no personality, we didn't let her bother us. We were pleasantly greeted at the door by a friendly guy and the experience went up from there. We sat in box seat number two, to the right of the stage and the view was fantastic. Overall a great experience with the performance and acoustics. We will definitely be back. read more

The Broad Stage - Box 2, right of stage - Music Venues Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I sat in the second row among 80 other people but I didn't need earplugs. My ears aren't ringing [the lighting was also great]. My boyfriend and I showed up an hour early just in case there was a line for The Bird and the Bee concert in The Edye Second Space. Our tickets were checked at the door then we were directed to tables of complimentary bottled water, coffee, and cookies. I was disappointed that the art gallery wasn't open. Recording isn't allowed so no cameras (cell phones must also be turned off). The performers weren't elevated because its a black box space. This is a rehearsal hall devoted to an experimental program. To save paper, the program was projected on the wall. We drove around the block because we missed the entrance to the parking lot and the rest of the gates were blocked for filming tomorrow. read more

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Oh my God, where has this theatre been hiding? EXCELLENT! Awesome parking area right in front of the theatre. Interesting folk working the box office, but it is what it is. Helpful folk as ushers. GREAT building decor. Usual exorbitant prices for theatre snacks. Good row seating inside. Excellent sound, lighting, and acoustics. I will search this place out just to see what's playing here. Good job Broads! read more

The Broad Stage - Music Venues Near Me - Santa Monica, California

A number of their full price tickets are for laughably bad seating. They add extra old, uncomfortable chairs to the ends of rows of standards seats. They also add them in new areas such as behind existing rows. You may end up in a spot with no leg room, or worse, no head room. An evening of not being able to sit up straight without hitting your head on a slanted wall behind you because your seat was added as an afterthought. After this happened to me, I complained, but every time I visit I see it happening to someone else. read more

Fantastic modern performance venue in the heart of Santa Monica! I recently saw a solo show here called "C.S. Lewis Onstage in The Most Reluctant Convert" by Max McLean and it was a phenomenal production. It's a great place to see a concert or performance. Pro Tips: - Sign up for their newsletter, so you can check out upcoming shows. They don't advertise a lot in the area, so the emails helped inform me about the show. read more

If you like classical piano, you will love the Steinway D they have at the Broad Stage (pronounced like b+road, not what you call a tacky woman). It's the last one signed by Henry Steinway before he died in September. If you wanna read about Steinways, click here: http://www.steinway.com/steinway/specs/model_d.shtml I came here for a classical piano concert and sat in Orchestra, row C. I think sitting in the mezzanine may have afforded better views. at encore, i tried to be as ghetto as possible by stealthily getting a video with the view screen off: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoJ8QiqRTO4 Anyway - The Good: Awesome acoustics Clean, comfortable seats Great views, R Reasonable ticket prices Ample parking and street parking Courteous ushers if you're late, you can watch the stage on the flat screen outside until it's a polite time to enter (the ushers will let you know) The Bad: haven't found one yet. Next time i'll unload my breakfast, lunch and dinner out the back end and see if the sewer system can handle it. I'm sure it's state of the art. see pics! read more

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Had a film premiere at the Broad last week. Staff was amazingly helpful... they helped with planning every detail of the event from the red carpet to the catering to making sure guests were guided out of the theater post-screening with flashlights. Lovely facility. Especially the main women's bathroom!! OMG you have to check that out (if you're a lady of course!)... it's really something to see. A great place to host or attend an event! Big fan. read more

I came here to see the Yale Whiffenpoofs and Darren Criss. This place is beautiful and intimate! I had seats in the last row of the balcony and it was still an AMAZING view. I like that their security isn't super strict and stuck up like at other theaters. And I loved that we were allowed to take photos with our cameras (no flash, of course). The free parking is also a great bonus. I would definitely come again. read more

The Broad Stage - Music Venues Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Beautiful little theater, Free Parking Ticket prices on par with other theaters Not a bad seat in the house Highly recommended venue read more

My boyfriend got us tickets to watch the Magic Flute (get your minds out of the gutters people!) on Friday evening. This place has ample FREE parking! Which was so surprising for Santa Monica. Although, we ended up parking on the street because it looked like there was no more spots in the lot. We got there about 5 minutes late (thanks LA traffic!). The place was really beautiful and clean. It reminded me of a much smaller version of the Music Center. We got in during the middle of the first song. Of course, the ushers made us wait outside until that aria was over. The usher led us to our seats. The opera was fantastic! The singers were absolutely amazing! The stage was small, but the way the set was built, it was definitely sufficient. It was very minimalist, which is the point because why would you want it to detract from these people's beautiful voices? I completely enjoyed myself. I was floored by the talent and just the overall experience. I would definitely come here again. TIP! Enterprise Fish Co has a great late night happy hour. Take advantage of that after you see a play here. read more

This free festival celebrated and showcased many artists, food / drinks and activities for the 2nd year in a row. Recently moved here, I'd heard of the Broad Stage but going today left me with a lasting first impression that this institution values the arts as well as the Santa Monica community, including kids! Yay! We toured the inside of the Stage, got our faces painted, made crafts, sampled free foods, got discounts on future shows, watched musicians, and my favorite - danced Bollywood. Even my art-hating son loooved it...awesome. All for freeeeee. Free parking in the lot, but they encourage walking and biking. They even offer complimentary valet parking for bikes, too. Wow! Can't wait until next year :) read more

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Open for almost ten years and I only recently knew about its existence, I'm glad to have finally found this hall in the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center. We saw a lease event of an orchestral performance by the New West Symphony, but the venue's programming covers other arts like dance, lectures, jazz, and plays. The architecture has a feel of a large auditorium, but the facility holds merely 500 seats. Generally, a mid-sized theatre is a simple box instead of terraces and balcony surrounded with large undulating curves. We sat on the side only five rows away from the stage which generally means hearing too much of one side of the orchestra, but the sound evenly dispersed - likely due to the curves. The acoustics were bright which served the unamplified symphonic music well but is likely too reverberating for spoken voice. A rarity in Los Angeles, particularly for ticketed events, the parking was free, but the lot fills up fast. Don't make the mistake I made by forgetting to check deals on GroupOn. read more

Went to see Speak last night and was totally comfortable through the whole show. The show was magnificent too! So, kudos to the Broad Stage for letting the audience have a rare opportunity to see a wonderful fusion of Kathak and Tap dancing. The music was phenomenal and mesmerizing as well. My nodding off time nowadays is usually about 8:30 is... But, I was still very much awake and savoring the performances well into 10:30 PM. The only thing that may need some attention is the faucets in their bathrooms. I almost got a shower trying to figure out where the sensor is to get the water to come out. When the sensor finally does get that there are hands to water, it shoots out, and HARD! It wasn't just me or the Women's restroom either! The guy's restroom also had the same problem. A guy I knew there after laughing at my situation also found he had to go through the same sudden shooting of water. read more

Came here over the weekend for Shakespeare's love labor's lost and for 3 hours all i could think of were 2 things: #1 Beautiful, organic and excellent acoustics @ the Broad Stage. An elegant yet warm venue. #2 Excellent production, costumes, acting- if you love Shakespeare don't miss it. It is rather decadent without being too indulgent. PROS: complimentary parking, bathrooms are on both levels. I had balcony seats and found them to be perfect. During intermission they have a casual set up offering wine, beer, sparkling water, coffee and some tasty healthy snacks butternut squash and green bean salad along with chestnut shortbread and chocolate brownies. I'm looking forward to my next visit. I love intimate venues that are easy to get in and out of. read more

5 stars? Really (you might ask)? Well, YES!!!!!! Yet, I might be a bit biased because this was a fabulous date for me tonight. But, let me describe why you would want to see any performance at this theater... The Broad Stage did it's 2nd "soft opening" tonight (August 17th) and is scheduled to do one more "soft opening" on August 24th with Better Angels - a stage reading. The grand opening will be a huge gala in September, I believe. Thanks to the generous contributions of Eli and Edythe Broad, this beautiful architectural gem is aesthetically gorgeous. Designed by Renze Zecchetto Architects and Michael Stebbins - project architect, it is conveniently located in Santa Monica, north of the 10 freeway with plenty of free parking. The wooden floors, lighting, structure, and stage add class and decorum to any performance. Tonight, my date took me as a guest to see international artist/singer/performer Nmon Ford's American Songbook Revisited, which a blend of classical opera, traditional spirituals, and Gershwin, Ellington, and contemporary pieces by Clapton and Stevie Wonder. Nmon's voice when singing opera could be felt in your bones and gave me the chills. Nmon's contemporary pieces with 3-piece band and technological backgrounds were groovy and inspiring. So, acoustically this room accommodated a wide variety of sounds. Now, my date (who picked me up, opened my door, then preceded to walk us down to the front row, center seats in front of the stage for a performance in which we could make eye contact with Nmom who smiled at us both and later, in the lobby, commented to us that he enjoyed having our supportive energy up front and center for him) may have influenced my love for this setting. However, it is an intimate setting where all the seats have a wonderful view of the stage. I heard that the director of the Broad Stage, Dale Franzen, and the board of directors, hope to have this venue become a WLA mecca for performing arts. My experience with other venues tells me that they are well on their way to this success. I look forward to future performances at this site! Wonderful place!!!!!!!!! read more

Ray Romano and Friends did a charity event here and I thought the venue was perfect for stand-up comedians or for Q&A sessions because of how intimate the seating setting was here. We sat in the rear orchestra but still had a great view of the performers on the stage. The sound was good too. The venue is also very clean. And they provide ample parking spaces on their parking lot and parking was FREE!! Yes, FREE PARKING in SANTA MONICA! read more

I made a trip to the Broad Stage recently to see Amy Vitale's "Rhinos, Rickshaws, and Revolutions" Nat Geo lecture. It was awesome! I sat in the second-to-last row of the orchestra section and still had a great view of her and what was showing on the screen! I also got to chat with her a bit after the lecture and take a pic with her! I definitely plan on coming back to see some more Nat Geo lectures here! read more

After much anticipation regarding The Broad Stage, I am happy to report, this place is bangin! : ) I had the pleasure of attending a concert featuring Jacarnda- music at the edge! The first half featured javanese gamelan instruments coupled with traditional classical european instruments. the acoustics in the hall were just right, and I enjoyed the intimate nature of the venue... (compared to disney hall...) after this were exotic instruments that included half cut glass bottles, and a warped vibraphone that looked like it belonged on a tim burton set. it finished with cage's haunting string quartet- sparse but beautiful. i look forward to future concerts here. just took a gander, and it seems like they'll be spending some time with arvo part and messiaen! ch-check it out! : ) you won't be disappointed. read more

the Broad Stage is a very nice venue for a concert. We came here to watch the Fuzjko Hemming Piano Solo. The sound was spectacular and the line of site was awesome from every seat. I would definitely recommend this as place to hear live music. My only criticism would be that it would have been nice to get something to drink before the show or during the intermission. But other than that. I would definitely be back. read more

This 499 seat theatre is very easy to find and on the campus of Santa Monica City College. What I loved was the huge free parking lot! Walking in, I was reminded of a miniture Disney Hall. The wood paneling is very similar. I also loved the artwork. I didn't go to the restroom but I hear the ladies' is magnificent. The theatre is small and we sat very close to the stage. I could see the expressions of the performers and it was such a cool concert. I definitely would attend another concert here again. Bonus, it's close enough to Bay Cities that I can swing by before hand for lunch! read more

I STILL love this venue. Last night, we had the good fortune of sitting in a sold out crowd to witness the likes of one 13 year old, JOEY ALEXANDER. Who is he, you ask? Look him up on You Tube. Check out 60 minutes where he was featured as this amazing (then 11) jazz pianist. He is so amazing. As sweetly humble as he is when he speaks, when he sits at the piano, all (possible) shyness disappears. He attacks those piano keys with confidence, feeling, style, and at his young age, has an understanding of jazz that most of us can't begin to comprehend. It boggles my mind how he sat there without one piece of sheet music and played those songs as if he's been playing for 50 years. You just have to check this young man out on You Tube. You've got to see for yourself. Anyway, we had the absolute pleasure of watching this in person last night. If you are in New York, that's his home now, and he plays regularly there. He plays here a few times a year, as well. He tours with a drummer and bass player who know their way around their instruments also. One helluva kick-ass performance. read more

The Broad Stage - Joey Alexander, 13 year old jazz piano genius/virtuoso - Music Venues Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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A modern theater off Santa Monica Blvd in Santa Monica. It's part of the college here and it sure is a great gift to the students who get to be close to some world class theater. The box office is right in front of the theater and conspicuous when you approach the building. There's ample free parking in the lot right by the theater. The customer service attendants at the box office were nice and quick. The theater itself is wonderfully done and I doubt there are many bad seats in the house. The theater is not terribly big, which makes it a bit more intimate. I saw an intense and riveting production of 1984 here and would definitely be up to watching another production here. read more

Wonderful opera concert last night with Angela Gheorghiu. Best part is pianist, Jeff Cohen. He is an amazing talent. His solos were a highlight if the show. Love to see him perform here again. His fingers are electric. He made Angela sound so good. Venue is very nice. Great leg room! Served appetizers, drinks, then desserts that were a nice treat. Free parking too. read more