Arthur Newman News

Palm Springs area singer and actress Leslie Tinnaro and pianist and singer Joel Baker will perform a celebration of the music of Karen & Richard Carpenter.

Her 3rd show for the series, this sparkling jazz and cabaret performer has entertained audiences from the Cinegrill at the World famous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and Tom Rolla's Gardenia Room in Los Angeles, as well as performed for large charitable events.

Frankie's tribute to Jerry Vale, who is his all-time favorite singer, is a well conceived non-stop show with all Jerry's big hits, along with the story and history of Jerry, told by the shows narrator, Luca Arias, and rounding out the show is music director Joel Baker on baby grand piano.

Chavela Vargas' life is featured in this acclaimed show written and performed by New Yorker Stephanie Trudeau and directed by Tanya Moberly. Set in the World of art and social milieu of Mexico City, once the Mid-Century capital of cultural in Latin America.

This Broadway Veteran performer will give us a look into the life and music of undoubtedly the greatest woman interpreter lyrics in the history of music, along side the best male, Frank Sinatra, with whom Ella recorded and performed with countless times.

Following a successful run of CVRep's second play of the season, Life X 3, the playhouse continues its season of Hopes, Dreams, and Expectations 2021-2022 with Closer Than Ever, a musical revue directed by Ron Celona, with music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., and musical direction by Scott Storr. The cast includes four actors with impeccable musical theater credentials: Michael Bullard, Jeffrey Landman, Janna Cardia, and Julie Garnyé. Tickets and subscriptions are on sale now at www.cvrep.org or call the box-office at (760)-296-2996 ext. 115.

Actor/cabaret singer Stephanie Trudeau will return to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, on March 3 at 7:00 PM in the updated version of her docu-cabaret musical, 'Becoming Chavela.'

Don't miss @FrancescaAmari as she sings the songs of Linda Ronstadt on January 30, 2022 @lesmichaelscabaret

Los Angeles actress and singer Laura Wolfe will perform her new one-woman show 'Back In Business' on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert.

Songstress Therese Lee will debut her one-woman concert RIDING THE BUS TO THE RED CARPET at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s September 29, 2021. Therese and I have crossed paths many a time, in years past, working the Red Carpet. I grabbed the chance to catch up with my former co-reporter.

With 5 CD's already recorded and 1 on its way, this recent transplant to the desert from San Diego, shares aspects of his life through his original songs and music that inspired him from his earliest recollection to today.

Peggy Gohl has been performing internationally most of her adult life. As a featured soloist she has worked alongside stars such as Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, George Burns, Regis Philbin, Jackie Gleason, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers, The Inkspots, Patrick Swayze, Louis Prima, and Joan Rivers, just to name a few! She studied at the Civic Light Opera, and worked alongside Gwen Verdon and Ray Walston in 'Damn Yankees', portrayed Ellie in 'Showboat' with Mickey Rooney and Ado Annie in 'Oklahoma' with John Davidson. Peggy was also the opening act for Magician David Copperfield as well as being featured at Radio City Music Hall (backed by a 65-piece orchestra).

The Mod Squad Variety Show features 3 top Palm Springs Entertainers - each a star on their own; Jeff Stewart, Francesca Amari, and Wayne Abravanel on piano and vocals.

On Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2 PM, local performer Vicki Knight will entertain with her show entitled 'September Once More'. The show will feature songs from Vicki's past, singing songs for her days performing at nightclubs in Canada, along with some of those funny stories she is known. Joel Baker, another local favorite, will accompany Vicki on the baby grand.

You're invited to fasten your seat belts and prepare for laughter as Donald Houtz pulls back the galley curtain and takes you up, up, and away with 'Come Fly With Me'. It's a behind the scenes look of (what once was) one of the most glamorous jobs in the world.

Seattle-based singer, pianist and musical director David DuVall performs his one-man tribute to the legendary Bobby Short, 'So Naughty, So Nice, Songs Bobby Short Taught Me' on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 2 pm at the Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert.

Marcia Harp will star in her new one-woman cabaret concert at the Arthur Newman Theater on Sunday, August 18, 2019 as part of the summer season of Les Michaels Cabaret On Sundays Series, now in it's 11th season. Joining Marcia will be her musical director Jeffrey Lesser on baby grand piano.

With her impeccable and interpretive vocals, masterful storytelling, and engaging charismatic style, Lisa is a multi-faceted talent adding her own narrative flair to music from the worlds of jazz standards and cabaret. From vocalist with a 15-piece big band at major performing arts centers, to headlining LA venue's like Feinstein's at Vitello's, and Catalina Jazz Club, or opening for Broadway stars like Adam Pascal, and Anthony Rapp. Lisa's acting credits are extensive, from TV, film, commercials, and character voices for animated films and TV. Accompanying Lisa will be David Arana on piano.

Gary Lynn Floyd is an American singer-songwriter who connects straight to the heart and lifts up a room with his inspirational lyrics and soulful style.

Los Angeles based singer, songwriter, and musician, Cody Wood will present his one man cabaret concert, 'This Songs For You' on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 2 pm at the Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert.