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.

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

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....

LA has great live theater(maybe not widely known due to being the movie capital)and MW is a worthy…read moremember of this group. I've only been to a few live plays there, 9-5 and Charlie Brown, both with young excellent casts of actors that could also sing well. The staff is very professional and there's a nice snack bar available at intermission. The theatre is on the older, run down side but still with comfortable seating and roomy with a good sized stage. Highly recommended for local live theatre.

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.

Absolutely incredible Studio; an unparalleled environment for growth and expression for artists…read more From the faculty to the culture, you can't ask for a more rewarding experience. FACULTY: During my 2-year technique program I had both Anne Dremann and DW Brown. Two of the greatest instructors you can possibly have. My amazing growth is directly due to their hard work, knowledge and dedication to the art. And that goes for any instructor at Baron/Brown, I have had substitutes as well as private coachings from other instructors at the studio, and all of them are extremely hard working and dedicated. Any one of them would be willing to give you the world if you were willing to work for it, and it's truly inspiring to have that kind of support. I can't be more thankful and indebted to their devotion to the art. CULTURE: Hard work, that is all that is asked of you and if you bring that, your abilities and growth can be limitless. Everyone is welcome with open arms at Baron/Brown, a wonderfully diverse environment where everyone can thrive and build a true foundation for a long career in acting. The Studio makes a priority to diversity and it shows, such a wonderful experience to grow with so many students from so many cultures and backgrounds, and that allows for the most beautiful art I've ever witnessed, to be created . I couldn't recommend this Studio more to anyone looking to build a true, long lasting foundation in acting. Not JUST the Meisner technique, but Joanne Baron, who herself is an absolute Godsend to those of us striving for knowledge and striving for greatness; she learned directly from Esper himself, meaning this is the truest form of the technique you can possibly learn from today. The studio does not teach you to "act" or to even "react" ....but to LIVE it. My time at Baron/Brown was an incredible life changing experience, and that is all due to the staff, the unmatched instructors who give their ALL and to the studio as a whole. No matter who you are or where you are from, Baron/Brown WILL create, with open arms, an everlasting artistic foundation in you. From my own experience: Hard work is the foremost talent, if you bring that, then achieving great things, is not a matter of possibility....but a matter of time.

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!

Tonight at the Ruskin Group Theatre, Cabin 12, written by John Bishop and starring Chris Noth and…read moreDouglas Ray Williams, delivered a profoundly moving performance that stayed with me long after the evening ended. If you've ever lost someone you love, you understand the overwhelming instinct to protect them, to remain close, and to hold on to those final sacred moments. This play reached into that deeply personal place in my heart, awakening the ache of loss, the helplessness of grief, and the love that never leaves us. I found myself in tears, completely immersed in the emotional honesty of these extraordinary performances. This is what I love about theatre. The ability to move us beyond words, to make us forget we're watching a performance, and to leave us feeling something profound. My heartfelt appreciation to everyone who brought this beautiful story to life. Cabin 12 reminded me that although we may lose the people we love, we never lose the love we carry for them. Beautiful writing. Powerful performances. Unforgettable theatre.

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.

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.

This school has gone down incredibly bad ever since their budget problem and the threat of…read morebankruptcy! Do not send your kids here. Try to find a better school with better teachers I'm super surprised to see that most of their classes are online and most of their teachers really are not good. Most student students feel the same way so I would definitely avoid this place for now until they get their act together.

I really enjoyed this venue. The staff was pleasant, the theater was the perfect size, with…read morecomfortable seating and temperature. I look forward to returning.

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.

What a great comedy club that felt right up there with Pasadena Ice House and the Laugh Factory…read more It's a much more intimate setting but the setup was ideal and the venue was clean and he company way friendly. Totally coming back asap!

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.