Renowned playwright Jerry Mayer turned 90 on September 5, 2021, his pen and wit sharp as ever. Currently developing his 11th play, he took time out to revisit the acclaimed musical he wrote with son Steve. Now, the Santa Monica Playhouse premiere of this brand-new incarnation of the riotous and poignant musical has been extended, July 23 through August 28, just in time to celebrate Jerry’s 91st birthday and the one-year-anniversary of the musical!

From the hilarious Role Reversal Tango to the tongue-firmly-in-cheek tribute to the not-so-firm Upper Arms of the over 60s set, to the heart-wrenching Whatever Happened to Our Love Song, the Mayer team’s brilliance shines brightly on the trials and tribulations of “aging” - lovingly dissected, shredded, massaged and put back together again, through the eyes of three married couples – Jewish, Italian, Irish - who have known each other for over 35 years. It’s time for a renewal of vows. But much has changed…perhaps too much? Will all three couples make it to the altar again? Only time, and the Mayer team, will tell.

“LIES” plays Saturdays at 7:00pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30pm, EXTENDED July 23 through August 20 only.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by 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, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Rotary Club Foundation, and Playhouse PALS.

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