Jazz legend Stanley Clarke appointed as Artist in Residence and collaborator with BroadStage, Santa Monica High School and Santa Monica College in a brilliant program bringing added opportunities to Santa Monica’s tradition of music education excellence.

A monthly event on the Santa Monica Pier, relevant to the culture of Santa Monica locals, with all activities and presentations having ties to Santa monica. 

Santa Monica’s own: Dr. Brian Stone returns to guest conduct the Santa Monica Symphony

Six-time Grammy nominee John Beasley is nominated for a 2020 Latin Grammy for his work on the song “Asas Fechadas,” with Maria Mendes. Beasley, who moved to Santa Monica in his early teens, is an acclaimed pianist, composer, music director, arranger, producer, and ensemble leader.

Live interactive experience with renowned mentalist, illusionist Scott Silven provided by The Broad Stage.

Science has shown that, “Thinking positive, happy, hopeful and optimistic thoughts decreases Cortisol [the body’s stress hormone] and produces Serotonin [the body’s natural anti-depressant], which creates a sense of well-being. This helps the brain function at peak capacity.”

During a time when many Performing Arts Centers are unsure about what the next season may hold, Rob Bailis, Artistic and Executive Director of The Broad Stage, along with Santa Monica College (SMC) Superintendent Dr. Kathryn Jeffery, and The Broad Stage Board President Richard Kendall, announce The Broad Stage’s impressive 2020/21 Season.

In response to the COVID-19 Social Distancing Order, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, SMC’s shared performance Hall, began their Broad Stage at Home initiative, which includes weekly live music performances and Poetry readings streamed on the The Broad Stage Facebook page.