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What’s Hot: ‘Jamaica, Farewell’ At Santa Monica Playhouse Saturday For One Show Only:

Santa Monica Playhouse presents 'Jamaica

“Jamaica, Farewell” returns to the Santa Monica Playhouse this Saturday, Jan. 26 after successful runs all over the world.

Debra Ehrhardt’s solo show at 5 p.m. is based on a mostly true story about her journey to the USA from Jamaica in the turbulent 1970s of the Manley Era.

Every part is played by NAACP award winner Ehrhardt, an actress capable of amazing mimicry. This one-woman caper’s got generous dollops of humor, laughter and light.

Admission $5. Santa Monica Playhouse is located at 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica.

For tickets or more information, call 310.394.9779, or visit santamonicaplayhouse.com.

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