Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner present ‘Carlie & Doni ‘Help Save the Theatre,” a fundraiser hosted by Tomlin on Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m. at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St. (between Wilshire & Arizona). All proceeds benefit the Save the Playhouse Campaign, which is raising funds to keep the Santa Monica Playhouse doors open and secure a permanent home for this theatrical treasure after 50 years of renting in the same location. The one-hour irreverent musical comedy is by Carlie and Doni, two best friends who met in 2005 at Los Angeles Community College Theater and later formed a musical/comedy act. They have performed at The Comedy Festival in San Francisco, are regulars at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club and have been a headline attraction at The Improv. This year, Carlie and Doni did their first commercial for Toyota, writing and performing a song they wrote called ‘My First Ride.’ They wrote another song and will appear as troubadours in the comedy film, ‘When Harry Marries.’ Tomlin, one of the best-loved comediennes in America, has won two Tonys, two Peabodys, six Emmys, a Grammy and many more awards over her 40-year career. She lives in Los Angeles with Wagner, a writer who has been nominated for nine and won three Emmy Awards. For tickets, which include pre- and-post-show receptions ($25-$30 at the door), call (310) 394-9779, ext. 1 or visit santamonicaplayhouse.com.
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