Review: EMILY SKINNER AT CV REPERTORY at CV Repertory
Emily Skinner's versatility and sense of humor were in full bloom for a full house at the CV Rep Summer Cabaret Series on Thursday, July 9.
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Review: ROBERT YACKO AT CV REPERTORY at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
One might think of cabaret artists as veteran performers who leave Broadway and look for gigs elsewhere.
Review: JEROME ELLIOTT: BRIDGES I HAVE MANICALLY CROSSED
Whatever Jerome Elliott's magic touches--writing, performing, directing, and more--has always brought me to my feet.
Review: FORTRESSED at Theatre 29
Fortressed, Sharianne Greer's original medieval comedy, returns to the stage at Theatre 29 in a lively production filled with physical comedy, memorable performances, and an infectious ensemble spirit.
Review: BILLY L'AMOUR AND THE LOVE NOTES at Spirit Animal Supper Club
What did our critic think of BILLY L'AMOUR AND THE LOVE NOTES at Spirit Animal Supper Club?
Review: SILVER FOXES at Revolution Stage Company
SILVER FOXES is an audience pleaser that delivers some valuable reminders in the snappy dialogue.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Theatre 29
“Steel Magnolias”, author Robert Harling’s 1987 stage play, became a cultural zeitgeist after the release of the 1989 film version starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah.
Review: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at The Bent
The Bent, the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ theatre company, is presenting its first musical, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, written by Terrence McNally (book), Stephen Flaherty (music), and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics).
Review: ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
Ernest Shackleton Loves Me creates an entertaining fantasy love affair set to music in 90 minutes.
Review: KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN at Palm Canyon Theatre
Palm Springs' vibrant theatre scene is abuzz with anticipation as 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman' takes center stage at the Palm Canyon Theatre.
Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Desert Theatre Works
The production of The Crucible at Desert Theatre Works in Indio is a crucial reminder of society's existential need for stability.
Review: Desert Theatricals CABARET Thrills Under The Stars
CABARET at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater will perform for a three night run.
Review: KNIFE TO THE HEART at Desert Ensemble Theatre
The dialogue is so snappy and funny that I had the feeling the director could have distributed scripts and allowed the actors to take it from there.
Review: RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theatre 29
In an enchanting evening of music, magic, and memorable performances, Theatre 29's production of 'Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella' breathes new life into the classic fairy tale.
Review: BEEHIVE: A 60’S MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks Keeps Audiences Stomping Along
BEEHIVE: THE 60’s MUSICAL, playing at Desert Theatreworks (DTW) is a revue, meaning that it has no real story.
Review: JBKO at Revolution Stage Company
Confession— Before I even start, let me remind my readers that I am 37 years young, which may make me the least qualified person to be reviewing this particular show — seeing as all that I know about Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis is her name, her preferred hat style, and of course the deva
Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD at Palm Canyon Theatre
What did our critic think of SUNSET BOULEVARD at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Review: AMERICAN MOOR at Green Room Theatre Company
This show is a must-see.
Review: CHICAGO Brings Razzle Dazzle to the Rancho Mirage Amohitheater
Desert Theatricals brings the legendary Broadway musical Chicago to the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater for a limited three-night run, opening March 13.
Review: METEOR SHOWER at Desert Ensemble Theatre
METEOR SHOWER is brilliantly performed and directed.
Review: CAMP MORNING WOOD Leaves Nothing To The Imagination At PRISM Theatre.
Top notch talent, and a WHOLE LOT MORE, is on display in Prism Theatre’s debut production of CAMP MORNING WOOD, which plays through March 22nd in Palm Springs.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at CVRep
It is no surprise that Coachella Valley Repertory has welcomed some super strong talent onto its stage, and Guys and Dolls continues to deliver the level of quality performance we can rely on.
Review: THE GRADUATE is a Winner at Desert Theatreworks
THE GRADUATE, Desert Theatreworks’ current farce, which also contains elements of heavy drama, is, in my opinion, a must-see, both because of the writing and because of DTW’s casting, acting, directing, and staging.
Review: PIPPIN at Revolution Stage Company
At Revolution Stage Company, you will find a triple-threat tour-de-force in Nathan Wilson’s Direction AND Choreography AND Performance as the Leading Player in Steven Schwartz’ Pippin.
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! FNL Improv with PRNIT! PseudoRandomNoise Improv Theater (7/10-6/11) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Palm Springs Cultural Center (11/07-11/07) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell The Plaza Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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Making Porn - A Comedy (June 25-August 2) Prism Theater (6/25-8/02) |
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All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Plaza Theatre (3/30-3/30) |
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Fool For Love The Palms Restaurant (8/08-8/16) PHOTOS |
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Cirque Ma'Ceo LIVE in Norco Sep 11 - Oct 4, 2026 Ingalls Event Center (9/11-10/04) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Fox Performing Arts Center (8/14-8/14) |
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Cirque Ma'Ceo LIVE in Del Mar Oct 30 - Nov 22, 2026 Del Mar Horsepark (10/30-11/22) |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri Aug 28 8:30pm Quinn's Lighthouse (8/28-8/28) |