BWW Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at College Of The Desert
Who says lightning can't strike twice? Last summer, Palm Canyon Theatre staged In the Heights, the first Broadway smash hit by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton).
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BWW Review: 2 ACROSS at Coachella Valley Repertory
Coachella Valley Repertory's 2017-2018 season theme is "Romance: Real or Imagined.
BWW Review: JEWTOPIA at Desert Theatreworks
Desert Theatreworks is finishing their season with a bang - a top-notch production of the truly smart and hilarious comedy, Jewtopia.
BWW Review: DARE at Desert Rose Playhouse
'Message Plays' are a difficult breed.
BWW Review: DAMN YANKEES Scores at Palm Canyon Theatre
DAMN YANKEES is one of those fun, classic musical comedies with no message and familiar tunes.
BWW Review: SISTER ACT at Palm Canyon Theatre
Sisters are doing it for themselves at the Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT).
BWW Review: Catch The Moon - One Handed Catch! West Side Story In Concert Reached For The Stars And Soared At The McCallum
Leonard Bernstein would have been 100 years old this year, on August 25th to be precise, and there are literally thousands of commemorative events around the globe including performances of symphonies, operas and ballets, lectures, exhibits, and film and music festivals.
BWW Review: CVRep Presents a Fine Production of Albee's Disturbing THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA?
CVRep's production of Albee's THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA? is worth seeing for those who don't mind weirdness.
BWW Review: Desert Rose Presents a Not-to-be-Missed Production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER
Desert Rose Playhouse's current production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER is a must-see for all audiences, thanks to the fine acting, directing, and design work.
BWW Review: GREASE at Desert Theatreworks
Grease is still the word! Since its first appearance in 1971, Grease has become an indelible element of American culture.
BWW Review: Desert Theatreworks' Production of ON GOLDEN POND is Golden, and Not to be Missed.
Desert Theatreworks' (DTW's) production will make you reevaluate everything you thought you knew about ON GOLDEN POND -- it has many comedic moments.
BWW Review: DETC's Production of ELECTION DAY is a Winner
Desert Ensemble Theatre's production of Josh Tobiessen's off-Broadway comedy, ELECTION DAY, is a winner.
BWW Review: DIRTY BLONDE at Coyote Stageworks
Coyote Stageworks is an unusual and wonderful inclusion in the desert's theatre scene; unusual because it only produces two shows per year, but wonderful because both of those shows continually turn out to be excellent.
BWW Review: DINNER AT FIVE at Indian Wells Theatre
Writer Lloyd J.
BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY at Palm Canyon Theatre
Palm Canyon Theatre has pulled off quite a coup by acquiring rights to Hello, Dolly, one of America's favorite musicals, while the revival is still packing houses on Broadway.
BWW Review: CVRep's ROMANCE ROMANCE is a Sweet, Feel-Good Winner
Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) has a winner in ROMANCE ROMANCE, two one-act musicals by Keith Herrmann (music) and Barry Harman (book and lyrics).
BWW Review: RABBIT HOLE at Dezart Performs
Dezart Performs has always aspired to quality rather than quantity in their productions, staging just three mainstage plays each season.
BWW Review: Desert Rose Presents a Fine Production of FIFTH OF JULY.
Desert Rose Playhouse's 2017-18 'gay heritage production' is Lanford Wilson's FIFTH OF JULY, which the company pulls off admirably except for some pacing problems.
BWW Review: NUNSENSATIONS at Desert Theatreworks
Nunsense, with book music and lyrics by Dan Goggin, has become quite a cottage industry since its debut off-Broadway in 1985.
BWW Review: DTW Skewers the Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in a Terrific Holiday Send-up
Desert Theatreworks has mounted a high-quality production of THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL, with a superb cast and excellent design.
BWW Review: Desert Rose's TIME SQUARE ANGEL is Moving and Excellently Presented
Desert Rose Playhouse's director, Jim Strait, and musical director, Joel Baker, have added popular numbers and Christmas songs to Charles Busch's TIMES SQUARE ANGEL to create what the playbill calls a musical pastiche.
BWW Review: A Lovely Night! Rodgers And Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Is Must-See Musical Magic At The McCallum!
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is sumptuous and fanciful and bursting with all of the ingredients necessary to make up the perfect family musical .
BWW Review: HERE'S TO THE LADIES at Desert Ensemble Theatre
Once again, Desert Ensemble Theatre has kicked off its new season with an Opening Gala, and once again, it was an unabated delight! I found myself smiling broadly throughout the 75-minute revue, and those around me were tapping toes, clapping, hooting, and occasionally singing along.
BWW Review: HAMILTON Who? SPAMILTON Reigns Supreme at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
For the last 25 years, Gerardo Alessandrini has paid homage to the Great American Musical in the best way he knows how, by skewering it relentlessly.
BWW Review: LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS at Desert Theatreworks
Desert Theatreworks continues their tradition of a Neil Simon comedy every season with Last of the Red Hot Lovers.
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) The Plaza Theatre (1/27-1/27) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Fox Theatre (10/09-10/09) |
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Fool For Love The Palms Restaurant (8/08-8/16) PHOTOS |
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All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Plaza Theatre (3/30-3/30) |
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Visalia, CA Visalia Fox Theatre (4/23-4/23) |
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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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Jaws of Brooklyn - with Opening Act '945' at Santa Rosa, CA The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (7/16-7/16) |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri Aug 28 8:30pm Quinn's Lighthouse (8/28-8/28) |
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Making Porn - A Comedy (June 25-August 2) Prism Theater (6/25-8/02) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Grove of Anaheim (10/09-10/09) |