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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.

Produced through special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.

Led by Mark H. Lawrence (Jun 22, Jul 11), Nitzan Haroz (Jul 20) & Weston Sprott (Jul 28)
Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception
Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

Led by Academy artist Julie Landsman
Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception
Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

Led by Alan Stepansky (Jun 30, Jul 21) & David Geber (Jul 12, Jul 28)
Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception
Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

Led by Mosher guest artist and alumna, soprano Susanna Phillips
Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception
Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

Led by Academy artist Eugene Izotov
Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception
Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

Celebrate iconic hallmarks of the agricultural heritage in Ventura County at this popular and free public event! Attendees will enjoy a vintage tractor display by the Topa Topa Flywheelers, music by Illunis, a petting zoo, kids crafts & carnival games, a plant giveaway by UC Master Gardeners, food trucks, and admission to the Agriculture Museum exhibits and garden!

Enjoy…

Vintage Tractor Display by the Topa Topa Flywheelers
Music by Illunis
Petting Zoo
Kids Crafts & Carnival Games
Plant Giveaway by UC Master Gardeners
Food Trucks

“The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks on August 12th” but there’ll be some stragglers. Join us at the Moorpark College Observatory, Saturday, August 20th from 8 - 11 pm and catch a few with us.

The evening starts in the Open-Air Amphitheater with a PowerPoint presentation on what’s Up. Professor Hal Jandorf will locate these objects in real time with a green laser pointer. Then see those objects “close up” on the observation deck through dozens of telescopes set up and ready to go.

For the ultimate view enter “The Dome” and look through the 6-inch Takahashi! Arrive early to get a priority Group Number: No more standing in line, we’ll call you.

Please Arrive Early. Free to all ages. Please No Pets

Don’t Tell Comedy hosts secret, pop-up comedy shows in unique locations in over 50 cities across the country and will be launching their first-ever event in Ventura County on Saturday, August 27th. The show starts at 8pm (doors @7:30pm) and will feature a secret lineup with some of today’s most hilarious comedians at a secret downtown location. No two drink minimums and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.


Questions? Contact Morgan Taylor at morgan@donttellcomedy.com or call/text: (805) 822-9694.

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, HBO, Hulu, Netflix, NBC, Late Night w Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, IFC, Adult Swim, Sirius XM and more.

FEATURING: Ahamed Weinberg, Subhah Agarwal, Julie Weidmann, Miranda Meadows and Aaron Monte.

Come have a laugh with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer!

7:30pm $10
Show is 21+