Here's to Us: Musical Theatre Guild at 30

Thirty years is a long run for any arts group, and Musical Theatre Guild is marking it the way it knows best: with a stage full of songs. "Here's to Us" is a one-night anniversary concert on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. For anyone scanning LA events this weekend, it is a good pick for a theatre lover.

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica Price: Not listed by the source. Check the event page before you go.

What the evening is

The guild is best known for concert readings of musicals, and it has staged more than 125 of them. This program pulls songs from that history, including numbers from Titanic, Fanny, The Pajama Game and Sunday in the Park with George. The organizers describe it as a rare behind-the-scenes look at the artistry that has defined the company.

The title comes from a Stephen Sondheim lyric, "Here's to us! Who's like us? Damn few!" The night salutes the performers, directors, musicians, volunteers, patrons and supporters who built the guild over three decades. It also raises money for the guild's youth education initiatives, so the concert doubles as a fundraiser.

What to expect

Expect a revue format rather than a single book musical. That means many short pieces from different shows, so you can arrive without knowing every title and still follow along. If you grew up on cast albums, the song list reads like a greatest-hits tour of the American stage. If you are newer to musical theatre, it works as a sampler of what the guild has been doing.

Getting there

The Broad Stage sits on the Santa Monica College campus on 11th Street. Allow extra time for parking, since evening events on campus can fill nearby lots. Ticket details were not included in the source listing, so confirm prices and availability on the Discover Los Angeles page linked above before you head out.

Santa Monica has plenty of dining within a short drive, which makes a pre-show dinner easy. Browse more Santa Monica events and the rest of our arts and culture picks if you are building a plan. For other things to do in Los Angeles this month, the event listings are updated regularly.