Charlie Thomas

What do you call a gaggle of nuns and a monk or two who sing and dance at Christmas? “Nuncrackers; THE Nunsense Christmas Musical,” playing weekends at Theatre 29 through December 7.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical has rolled into Palm Springs, bringing with it a vibrant kaleidoscope of color, kitsch, boogie and heartfelt storytelling. Playing at the Palm Canyon Theatre through November 16th, this production offers both seasoned theatergoers and newcomers an engaging experience that balances humor and emotion.

What did our critic think of CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Palm Canyon Theatre?

The Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of 'Falsettos,' running through July 20, is a captivating rendition of this beloved musical. Directed by David Brooks, with musical direction by Chuck Peery and choreography by Se Layne, the production manages to capture the essence of William Finn and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical with sensitivity and depth.

Palm Canyon Theatre is currently showcasing a delightful production of 'Forever Plaid,' running weekends through May 18th.

GLADYS IN WONDERLAND by Rosemary Frisino Toohey will be the fourth and final staged reading this season presented by the Auen Foundation and Desert Theaterworks. The show will run Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m, at the Indio Performing Arts Center, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio.

Twenty-two years ago, director Charles Harvey mounted a production of Jesus Christ Superstar that was met with protests from the local church. Five years ago, he began a newer version, only to be shut down by COVID.

Casting for the Spring production of Theatre 29’s 2024-25 season, the boundary breaking rock opera “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”, have been announced and the cast are already hard at work. This modernistic retelling of “The Greatest Story Ever Told” will take the stage for four weeks beginning April 18th through May 4th.

What did our critic think of VICTOR / VICTORIA at Palm Canyon Theatre?

Pulling into the hi-desert with a head of steam, clash and clatter is Tennessee Williams' 1947 Pulitzer Prize winning drama 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.  Theatre 29 has staged a mesmerizing production under the astute direction of Gary Daigneault. The play, featuring Bobbie Breckenridge as the fragile and complex Blanche DuBois, Deacon Ledges as the brutish yet charismatic Stanley Kowalski, and Victoria Shupe as the conflicted Stella Kowalski, offers a compelling exploration of desire, illusion, and the harsh realities of life.

Experience the charm, wit, and music of one of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals as My Fair Lady graces the stage at Palm Canyon Theatre from February 7 through March 2, 2025.

Honky Tonk Angels is a high-energy jukebox musical review set at the iconic Grand Ole Opry, where the fictional country girl group, the Honky Tonk Angels, reunites for an unforgettable concert. Featuring a live band in true Grand Ole Opry style, this heartwarming and hilarious show celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, and country music’s greatest hits.

What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks?

This spring Theatre 29 is set to stage a production of the Pulitzer prize winning “A Streetcar Named Desire”. Learn more about the cast here!

What did our critic think of A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre?

ArtsWorks is a program by and for seniors--whether they come with a lifetime of experience or a renewed interest in creative expression--to engage in the performing arts without the pressures of memorization and rigorous rehearsals. But it’s so much more than reading plays. It’s music. It’s movement. It’s an opportunity to expand social connections within the community and to keep those juices flowing—the ones that boost and maintain cognitive skills. It’s joyous.

Palm Canyon Theatre is headed back to Winters, Texas – this time for A Very Sordid Wedding. Del Shores wrote the sequel, originally as a movie, to his highly successful Sordid Lives.

A very eclectic weekend of fun and creative energy and original music is in store at Theatre 29 when Kurt Schauppner and his friends take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 and 2:30p.m. Sunday, January 12.