BWW Review: Desert Rose's RUTHLESS! is Nonstop, Mindless FunJune 25, 2019RUTHLESS! is a hilarious musical send-up of shows and movies about ruthless females of all ages who will do anything to achieve their goals. Desert Rose's production is expertly presented, from the acting to the singing and dancing to the sets to the costume design.
BWW Review: OLIVER! at OBC Theater in Corona is DelectableJune 16, 2019The OBC Theater, in Corona, has a winner in its rollicking production of OLIVER. It is a bit of a schlep from the Coachella Valley, but it's worth the trip to see the imaginative choreography and adept acting, to hear the lovely singing from adults and children alike, and to marvel at the clever costumes and scenery.
BWW Review: Desert Rose's PAGEANT is a Must-See BeautyApril 30, 2019PAGEANT, currently playing at Desert Rose, is a drag show, with beautiful "women" competing for the title of Miss Glamouresse, corny jokes, and a smarmy, Nick the lounge singer type emcee. Beyond that, there is nothing except nonstop, goofy hilarity.
BWW Review: LOVE, SEX AND THE IRS is a Must-See Hoot.April 8, 2019Desert Theatreworks' (DTW's) encore presentation of Billy Van Zandt's and Jane Milmore's LOVE, SEX AND THE I.R.S. is a riotous farce with fabulous acting, brilliant direction, exquisite comic timing, and nonstop laughs - an evening of fun not to be missed.
BWW Review: CHESS Has The Moves at CVRepMarch 22, 2019Coachella Valley Repertory's (CVRep's) production, the first in its spectacular, new theater building, is highly enjoyable. Most of the acting, singing, and dancing is superb and two of the leads - David Sattler (Anatoly) and Gabriela Carrillo (Florence) - demonstrate an electrifying stage presence.
BWW Preview: DEAR ANITA BRYANT at Desert RoseMarch 21, 2019DEAR ANITA BRYANT, a Readers Theatre stage play by activist and author Dr. Ronni Sanlo, is coming for one show only on April 7, 2019, at 7 pm to the Desert Rose Playhouse.
BWW Review: DETC Mounts a Fine Production of PROOFMarch 18, 2019In 2001, David Auburn wrote a Tony and Pulitzer prize winning comedic drama, PROOF, that explores the fine line between genius and madness. Now, Desert Ensemble Theatre Company (DETC) has mounted a fine production, well directed and well-acted by its ensemble cast.
BWW Preview: Encore Theatre District Presents FALLING, By Deanna Jent, May 17-26February 11, 2019Encore Theatre District announces FALLING, a play by Deanna Jent, as its next production. FALLING explores the complicated reality of a family with an autistic member. When a relative comes to visit, the entire family is thrown out of equilibrium. Encore Theatre District announces FALLING, a play by Deanna Jent, as its next production. FALLING explores the complicated reality of a family with an autistic member. When a relative comes to visit, the entire family is thrown out of equilibrium. Fifty percent of the show's proceeds will go to the Coachella Valley Autism Society's young adult programs.