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“Thanks to this talented lady from Memphis, TN - who is a dash of Mae West, and a pinch of Dolly Parton - the stage vibrates with her songs, anecdotes...and Yiddish charm.” SanDiegoTheaterReviews.com

In what might be the last Hebrew Hillbilly performance ever, Down Home Diva Shelley Fisher brings you her spectacular musical rock’n’roller-coaster ride, filled with humor and pathos, as this good southern Jewish girl fights prejudice and personal tragedy to fulfill her vision of helping the world celebrate diversity, dreams and determination.

“Fisher has a spectacular voice, worthy of a cabaret performance, along with a charming country drawl. She is the epitome of downhome charm meets urban sophisticate.” Examiner.com

Will the longest running solo musical in America come to an end on July 13? Don’t chance it, don’t miss it, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. On Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 6:30pm, treat yourself to a never-to-be-forgotten evening of musical theatre.

“Shelley Fisher rips the roof off with her bluesy, ballsy, autobiographical one-woman show – while ripping at the heart strings of her packed houses. Fisher's story of a good little southern Jewish girl with big rock and roll dreams gets fueled by 17 show-stopping numbers co-written with renowned hit makers, Kenny Hirsch (I've Never Been To Me, No One In The World), Harold Payne (Bobby Womack, Snoop Dogg) and Steve Rawlins (I Wanna Win a Grammy Before I Am A Granny; arranger for The Emmys, Grammys, Smokey Robinson and more).
The Huffington Post.

And to top it off, the fabulous Miss Fisher is donating all proceeds to the “Save the Main Stage Fund” to help rebuild the iconic Playhouse auditorium that was destroyed in a water damage disaster one year ago. Share this uplifting, life-affirming, powerful musical with family and friends, celebrate the joy of live theatre, and help save the Main Stage, too! It’s a win-win-win for all.

“A radiant performer!” reviewplays.com

This performance is sponsored by the Santa Monica Playhouse Jewish Heritage Series.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by generous grants from the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Ahmanson Foundation and Playhouse PALS.

“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety

A spectacular all-day theatre camp where young people make friends, expand their imagination and have fun as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, and work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, to help create an awesome fully staged original play or musical production written just for them.

‘I couldn’t stop smiling cheek to cheek!” Maia A, after her first session (age 5)

The respected Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory program for youth, now celebrating its 56th year, combines the fun and excitement of working as a team to create and perform a brand-new play with the joy and fulfillment of a stress-free, creative, arts-oriented environment in which working actors share their love of the craft with young people in all stages of development. Participants learn to share feelings and responsibilities with a group of their “play”-mates in an engaging and fun atmosphere and get a great physical workout, too.

“Our daughter learned more about drama in one week with SMP than in all the productions she’s ever done – put together. We're absolutely ecstatic!” educator and workshop mom Jennifer D.

No experience needed, but even the most “advanced” young actor will benefit from this unique hands-on method, structured so that each child can be successful.

Eight one-week classes to choose from, each with its own original show at the end of the week. Classes meet Mon – Fri, 9 to 3. June 16-20; June 23-27; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-Aug 1; Aug 4-8.

Special Teen Camp (ages 11 to 16, Aug 4-8) and Early Stages classes (ages 4 to 6, June 16-20 and July 28-Aug 1) also available.

“Thank You for giving our four children a priceless theatre experience at the Playhouse and for imparting top-quality values of caring and commitment which will stay with them always. Shiela T.

Playhouse conservatory alumni include Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Deschanel, Jason Ritter, Jason Segel, 12-year Playhouse alumna Cami Anderson, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, and Maroon 5’s Mickey Madden, who calls the program “Great in so many ways!”

“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety

A spectacular Musical Theatre and Play Production experience where young people make friends, expand their imagination, boost their self-confidence and have fun as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, and work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, to help create an awesome fully staged original play or musical production written just for them.

‘I couldn’t stop smiling cheek to cheek!” Maia A, after her first session (age 5)

The respected Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory program for youth, now celebrating its 57th year, combines the fun and excitement of working as a team to create and perform a brand-new play with the joy and fulfillment of a stress-free, creative, arts-oriented environment in which working actors share their love of the craft with young people in all stages of development. Participants learn to share feelings and responsibilities with a group of their “play”-mates in an engaging and fun atmosphere and get a great physical workout, too.

“Our daughter learned more about drama in one week with SMP than in all the productions she’s ever done – put together. We're absolutely ecstatic!” educator and workshop mom Jennifer D.

No experience needed, but even the most “advanced” young actor will benefit from this unique hands-on method, structured so that each child can be successful.

Spring Play Production and Teen Performance LAB sessions meet Saturday mornings, 9 to 11:30am, January 17 through March 28. Special Early Stages (4 to 6) meets February 7 – March 28.

Spring Break (March 30-Apr 3, 9am to 3pm) and 8 one-week Summer Theatre Camps also available.

“Thank You for giving our four children a priceless theatre experience at the Playhouse and for imparting top-quality values of caring and commitment which will stay with them always. Shiela T.

Playhouse conservatory alumni include Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Deschanel, Jason Ritter, Jason Segel, Diana Silvers, Karen Fukuhara, 12-year Playhouse alumna Cami Anderson, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, and Maroon 5’s Mickey Madden, who calls the program “Great in so many ways!”

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