It'S BACK! IT'S LIVE! IT'S IN-PERSON!
Returning for a special summer weekend of performances!
"Brilliant performances!" Tolucan Times
santa Monica Playhouse is proud to present the fifth offering
in the Rudie-DeCarlo Sholom Aleichem catalogue of musicals
read the acclaim:
"Happily for audiences, Chris DeCarlo does not act the role of Sholom. He has become the reincarnation of Sholom as the writer goes on speaking tours touting his works...Set to music, the talented performers from the Santa Monica Playhouse tell his story with compassion, humor, songs, and pure fun." LASplash. Read the full review here!
“ ‘Sholom Aleichem’ means ‘Hello, peace be with you.’ For Santa Monica Playhouse it means ‘richness in Jewish theatre for the community to enjoy.’ ” The Messenger
“Because of these Rudie-DeCarlo musicals, the rich heritage of the first author to write in Yiddish is freshly presented to enjoy anew.” Backstage
"It made me think of the heyday of vaudeville in New York, and how exciting and reassuring it must have felt for dazed immigrants on the Lower East Side to hear the language of their childhoods spoken, the cadence and jokes and zeitgeist. It’s grounding to see this part of our shared past re-created in sunny Santa Monica, whether or not we actually grew up on tales of shtetl life. These stories of inequity and triumph, love and laughter, family and religion are part of our heritage and identity, and connect us to a part of ourselves." Jewish Journal Read the full review here!
"No doubt you will be just as captivated as I was..." BroadwayWorld. Read the full review here!
“Sholom Aleichem comes alive for us under the expertise of Evelyn Rudie and Chris DeCarlo, who has been portraying Sholom Aleichem since 1976 and who has captured the essence of the man, not by accent but by a fully fleshed out persona.” Beverly Hills Outlook
“Evelyn Rudie is an all-around theatrical wizard…Mr. DeCarlo’s characterization is faultless.” Casting Call
“I will never forget my evening with Sholom Aleichem, and I thank you for bringing him so beautifully back ‘To Life’.” Lillian Aderman Moller (Second Cousin of Sholom Aleichem)
about the show:
Aleichem Sholom! follows the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller and his mespoche, spinning tales of his loves and losses, his fame and his failures, his travels, his travails and the tremendous joy and optimism that kept him going against all odds.
Audiences are treated to an in-depth look at the joyous and poignant events that inspired the foolish philosophers, philosophical fools, comical shtetl folk and not-so-comical scoundrels that populated Sholom Aleichem’s world.
Based on Sholom Aleichem’s letters and stories, the controversy surrounding his stories and plays, and his passionate involvement in the creation of a new homeland coupled with the personal recollections of those who knew him first hand, Aleichem Sholom! is written by the internationally acclaimed team of Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie, with lilting songs by Ben Weisman (57 gold records).
It is said that Sholom Aleichem wrote from dawn till dusk, his pen never still, the characters swirling and whirling about in his mind, dancing from his thoughts to the page to the hearts of readers all over the globe. In addition to being the “father of modern Yiddish literature” and one of the most widely read authors of all time, he was also a great lover of music, a lyricist, a poet, a speaker, a mischief-maker, the class clown, a romantic in spite of himself, and a consummate mimic.
The celebrated musical stars veteran performer Chris DeCarlo, who once again assays the role of the beloved author, a characterization which has been enjoyed by more than a quarter of a million audience members, and Evelyn Rudie, who has created and portrayed more than three dozen Sholom Aleichem characters in over 2,000 performances to date.
Written by and Starring Chris DeCarlo* & Evelyn Rudie* • Music by Emery Bernauer, E. Rudie and Sholom Aleichem himself
Costume Design by Ashley Hayes • Lighting, Video & Set Design by James Cooper • Stage Manager George J Vennes III
Costume Design by Ashley Hayes • Lighting, Video & Set Design by James Cooper • Stage Manager George J Vennes III
Saturday, June 18 at 7:00pm
Sunday, June 19 at 2:30pm
Sunday, June 19 at 2:30pm
General Admission: $35
Discounts available for Students, Teachers, Seniors, & Members of the Military
Discounts available for Students, Teachers, Seniors, & Members of the Military
Great group rates available for 8 or more - call us today!
Just a reminder: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health changed its guidance on mask wearing to require face masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. The requirement takes effect Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. and applies within the City of Santa Monica. If you'll be attending an event in-person at the theatre, Masks Are Required.
*Member Actors' Equity Association
Santa Monica Playhouse Reserves the Right to Cancel or Reschedule Performances Without Prior Notice. Please Call to Confirm Show Dates and Times.