Oct. 1st - Apr. 30th

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM

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Jan. 26th - Dec. 15th

The Really Awesome Improv Show plays every Saturday and Sunday at noon at The Second City. This fast paced and high energy comedy is a fun for all ages improv show now celebrating a 9 run! RAIS features improv games that rely on audience suggestions and participation, very "Whose Line is it Anyway," but 100% family friendly, and voted "Best Kids' Comedy Show" by LA Magazine. There's a rotating cast so you'll see different faces and games each week, and for only $5 it's the best deal in town. Also great for birthday parties and family outings! NOTE: Located on the 2nd floor with stair access only.

�"Best Kids' Comedy Show" -LA Magazine
�"Your kids get to act like goofballs. Highly recommended." -Patton Oswalt
�"Had a BLAST at this show. Kids (and adults) will LOVE!" -Susan Yeagley
�"A most impressive, quick on their feet (and wit) troupe." -Tolucan Times
�"Had a blast and were laughing like crazy. Thanks, Second City!" -Goldstar

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Feb. 7th - May. 25th

"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!" raves educator J. Dohr. "I am continuously impressed! The workshops and plays are structured so that every child can be successful!" raves B. Clough. Daily Variety calls it, "One of the best in the country!" No small parts - no playing the second tree or third spear carrier - no double or triple casting - every child receives a role written specifically for them, based on their creative input, highlighting their strengths and challenging them to excel in all theatre skills, including performance and stage technique, teamwork, self-confidence, creative expression and communication, projection and enunciation, as well as reading and language comprehension, theatre etiquette, and a true love of and appreciation for theatre arts. And small classes mean lots of personal attention for every member of the class.

Enrollment is open for the Spring session of this ever popular workshop program, now in its 50th year, a fun experience that helps students expand their imagination as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, improvise, work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, and perhaps best of all, collaborate with professional playwrights and directors to create an awesome fully staged original production with music, written just for them. No experience needed, but even the most advanced young actor will benefit from this workshop.

Classes meet weekly, Thursday afternoons (Feb 7-May 23) or Saturday mornings (Feb 9-May 25) - enrollment accepted through Feb 23. Ask about Spring Break and Summer Theatre Camps, the Summer Japan Theatre Adventure for ages 12 and up, and workshops for adults, too!

Playhouse conservatory alumni include Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Deschanel, Jason Ritter, Jason Segel, Obi Ndefo, Shana Feste, Rina Mimoun, Cami Anderson (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!"

Santa Monica Playhouse is proud to be an approved program on LAArtsEd.org, Los Angeles County's one-stop-shop for quality arts education programs.

Thursdays, 4:00 to 6:30pm, February 7 - May 23, 2019 (ages 7 to 12)
Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:30am, February 9 - May 25, 2018 (ages 7 to 12)

Dues: $495 for a four-month session; sibling discounts and financial assistance available - just ask!

1-310-394-9779 ext 3

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Feb. 15th - 23rd

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ARE COMING INTO TOWN

Producers of smiles, togetherness, and "How do they do that" wonderment, the Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their "Fan Powered 2019 World Tour" to the southland Feb. 15 to 23.

Their one-of-a-kind show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment with incredible ball handling, hilarious comedy and loads of fan interaction, including a pre-game Magic Pass experience and a post-game autograph signing.

*Walter Pyramid at Long Beach State University Friday, February 15 at 7pm.
*Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario Saturday, February 16 at 2pm and 7pm.
*STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Sunday, February 17 at 2pm.
*Honda Center in Anaheim Saturday, February 23 at 2pm and 7pm.
Visit: http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/socal for tickets. Use promo code: FUNFAM for 25% discount.

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Mar. 2nd

New York City's first all-female mariachi band, Mariachi Flor de Toloache make their Lewis Family Playhouse debut in a special one night only performance. Through their distinct vision and enlightened interpretation of traditional mariachi instruments, the band's diverse ethnicities and musical backgrounds transcend culture and gender by forging new paths for mariachi music. Infusing the classic ranchero sound with bursts of hip-hop, soul, jazz, and salsa, the members shift seamlessly between Spanish and English in every performance, while their worldly New York City influences give the music a fresh quality that remains faithful to the genre's Mexican folk roots. Like the legendary Toloache flower used in Mexico today as a love potion, the ladies of Flor de Toloache are sure to cast a spell over their audiences with their soaring vocals and physical elegance.

PERFORMANCE DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 8:00pm

TICKET PRICES:
General: $30.00 Gold Level
Senior/Youth: $28.00 Gold Level
All Seats: $35.00 Platinum Level

Call the Box Office at (909) 477-2752 or visit us online at www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com to order tickets!

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Mar. 9th

Their powerful, high energy dancing and unique choreography makes Lula Washington Dance Theatre one of the most admired African-American contemporary dance companies in the West. MainStreet Theatre Company is thrilled to share their artistry with our young audiences in this special presentation of The Snowy Day and other stories by beloved children's author Ezra Jack Keats. (For Ages 6 and up)

PERFORMANCE DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 9, 2019 - 1:00pm & 4:00pm

TICKET PRICES:
General: $18.00
Senior/Youth: $16.00

Call the Box Office at (909) 477-2752 or visit us online at www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com to order tickets!

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Mar. 15th

Catapult, the America's Got Talent finalists who wowed judges again and again, bring their world premiere shadow dance to Lewis Family Playhouse. They've mesmerized audiences around the globe, with shadow story-telling and illusion that has held all who have witnessed their artistry, spellbound. Live in concert transforming themselves into one breath-taking shape after another, don't miss the chance to see Catapult! An awe-inspiring show for the whole family sure to ignite the imagination!

PERFORMANCE DATE/TIME:
Friday, March 15, 2019 - 8:00pm

TICKET PRICES:
General: $38.00 Gold Level
Senior: $35.00 Gold Level
Youth: $28.00 Gold Level
All Seats: $40.00 Platinum Level

Call the Box Office at (909) 477-2752 or visit us online at www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com to order tickets!

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Apr. 6th - Jun. 30th

"It's a hoot! A return trip to the Emerald City in the Santa Monica Playhouse's imaginative, colorful musical" LA TIMES. Kicking off the 50th Anniversary of the Santa Monica Playhouse Musical Matinee Series for Kids 2 to 102, it's the joyous Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy, a hilarious and heart-warming internationally acclaimed reworking of the beloved story, filled with music and dance, fun special effects, laughter and love, proving once again that there's no place like home.

Follow Dorothy (Megan Carrasquillo) and her companions along the windy road to that mystical place where dreams really do come true and nothing is as it seems, as they do battle with the vain but glorious Queen Coo-ee-oh (Tiffany Haile), join forces with a Vagabond Princess (Tiara Hairston) who is revolting (although she doesn't look it), meet the Patchwork Girl (Tara Brown) and a Rainbow Maiden (Sarai Jimenez), face such looming monsters as war, drought and mortgages, and learn a great deal about the world around them, and even a little bit about themselves. Guest appearances by Auntie Em and the Wizard, too!

"Delightful, different, and entertaining...great for children and adults of all ages." THE ENTERTAINER. Sparkling costumes by award-winning designer Ashley Hayes, magical FX by The Attic Room, lilting musical numbers, and the heartfelt discoveries about family and home that develop along the road to OZ all bring the adventure to its deservedly happily-ever-after. Directed by Graham Silbert from original direction by Playhouse Artistic Director Chris DeCarlo, kids and adults alike will be delighted by this brand-new Dorothy adventure! Birthday and Tea Parties, hosted by costumed fairy tale characters, are available with every performance. Photo opps with the actors after the show, and every child receives a complimentary Theatre Games Activity Booklet with fun acting games to play at a party, on a rainy day, or with family and friends.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Cotkin Family and Playhouse PALS.

Saturdays at 2pm, Sundays at 12:30, April 6 through June 30, 2019

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Apr. 8th - 18th

"My daughter had a blast! It's amazing what they can accomplish in only one short week. Nothing like it anywhere else!" says workshop mom Mary Ann Mayer. It's a wonderful way for youngsters to enjoy the thrill of theatre as they create and perform in a play in only four days! "I can't stop smiling cheek to cheek!" says student Maia A. after her first day. In this spectacular adventure in imagination kids 6 to 14 dive into all aspects of play production, working with professional theatre artists and making friends, as they boost self-confidence, discover new and create and perform an original play, complete with acting, music, movement, costumes, make-up, lighting, sound, props, sets and more!

"A delight! I always tell other parents - you get more for your money (more fun, more education, more actual camp hours) at SM Playhouse than any other camp available," advises Mary Redfield. It's the perfect way for aspiring thespians or curious first-timers to spend an enchanting vacation week and get a taste of what expressive imagination is all about. A live performance for family and friends is the highlight of an inspiring week that build confidence, excites the intellect and tickles the funny bone. "Thank you for nurturing, inspiring and transforming our kids," exclaims Nola Olympia Jose. And Maroon 5's Mickey Madden calls the Playhouse Acting Program "Great in so many ways!"

Playhouse alumni include Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Deschanel, Jason Ritter, Jason Segel, Newark Superintendent of Schools Cami Anderson and Gadi Dechter, Deputy Director of the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning at the U.S. Commerce Department. Enrollment is limited and classes fill up fast! What's better than watching your kids perform live on stage in a play they helped create! Mon-Fri, April 8-12 (5 days) and Mon-Thurs, April 15-18 (4 days), 9am to 3pm. If your school's break dates are different, just bring us 5 students and we'll create a program especially for you on the dates of your choice! Financial assistance, multi-session and sibling discounts available. The Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory celebrates its 50th anniversary this year!

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May. 4th

Take a famous tale by Hans Christian Andersen, add history and humor, and you have a story that still resonates today. This adaptation is set in eighteenth century China, where two young princes must compete to be the next Emperor. It will take nothing less than bravery, empathy, and a magical bird to teach them the meaning of leadership. MainStreet Theatre Company is thrilled to be producing the West Coast premiere! (For Ages 6 & up)

PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES:
Saturday (May 4) - 4:00 pm* (Special $10 tickets for this day only!)
Saturdays (May 11 & 18) - 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Sunday (May 19) - 1:00 pm

TICKET PRICES:
General: $18.00
Senior/Youth: $16.00

Call the Box Office at (909) 477-2752 or visit us online at www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com to order tickets!

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