A complimentary buffet supper starts off the event, then it’s “on with the show!†as internationally acclaimed Actors’ Repertory Theatre brings you an all-new family-friendly Rudie-DeCarlo musical revue, with prizes, sing-a-long songs, dancing in the aisles, humor and other delights culled from five decades of the most beloved Santa Monica Playhouse productions. From finger-snapping 40s jazz to foot-stompin’ country rock, from Jewish patter songs to romantic ballads, this show has it all! Add champagne, sparkling apple juice, hats, tiaras, noisemakers, streamers and special surprises and you have a not to be missed New Year’s Eve celebration. “A company that knows what its audience expects from an evening of theatre!†(L.A. TIMES).
The late show features a midnight meet ‘n’ greet
with the cast. The early show is the perfect way for the entire family to celebrate New Year’s Eve together and still get the kids to bed at a reasonable hour. Featuring award-winning Actors Repertory Theatre performers Celeste Akiki, Chris DeCarlo, Serena Dolinsky, Nima Ghassemian, Evelyn Rudie, with special guest artists Vanessa Cate and Carolyn Freeman Champ. Playhouse New Year’s Eve festivities are among the most popular in town, and shows sell out fast, so book early to avoid disappointment. Help the Playhouse usher in 2011and also the second half of the company’s 50th anniversary celebration of continuous theatrical and educational services to the community. Friday, December 31, 2010, 6:00 PM: $39.50 gen adm; $34 students, teachers, seniors, military; $30 groups of 8 or more; $25 kids 12 and under. 9:30 PM: $49.50 g
en adm; $44 students, teachers, seniors, military; $40 groups of 8 or more; $35 kids 12 and under.
For tickets, call 1.310.394.9779 ext. 1 or visit SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com.
Santa Monica Playhouse is located at 1211 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401.
By public transportation: take the Santa Monica Blue Bus or the LA Metro Rapid #720 and exit at 4th and Wilshire.
