Review: IN THE WAKE at The Bent will make theatregoers think.
The Bent, the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ theatre, is presenting a wonderfully directed and acted and technically superb dramedy, IN THE WAKE, by Lisa Kron.
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Review: HAIR at Palm Canyon Theatre
What did our critic think of HAIR at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Desert Theatreworks
Neil Simon’s LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR is a brilliant comedy with a great deal of bite, but without the underlying tone of sexism aimed at entitled women that Simon’s work sometimes displays.
Review: DISPERSION OF LIGHT at Desert Ensemble Theatre
Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET’s) world premiere production of DISPERSION OF LIGHT, a historical drama by Richard Rubin, is, as usual, brilliantly directed and acted and technically superb.
Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUV'NORS: A Laugh Out Loud Farce Filled With Surprises At CVRep
Whether or not you are familiar with this chaotic style of British comedy, Richard Bean’s One Man, Two Guv’nors offers an enjoyable introduction to fast-paced, wacky farce.
Review: ASSASSINS at Revolution Stage Company
Let’s talk about community theatre.
Review: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE WITH BILLY STRITCH at McCallum Theatre
I knew who Christine Ebersole was, that is - when you said her name I could immediately envision her face, hair and distinctive voice - but role-wise I often mix her up with Caroline Rhea, and Melissa Peterman.
Review: PLAID TIDINGS at Revolution Stage Company
Grab Grandpa, the kids, and all of your retro-loving pals some tickets to Revolution Stage Company’s production of Plaid Tidings this holiday season!
Review: Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love! MOULIN ROUGE Brings All That, And More, To The McCallum
The Tony Winning Best Musical MOULIN ROUGE was the highly anticipated opener to the McCallum's Broadway Season and it brought an enthusiastic audience all the promised spectacle, glitz, excess, bawdiness and More, More, More!!! There is much to love about this thrill ride of a production -- but the
Review: A DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS CHRISTMAS at Desert Theatreworks is a Great Deal of Fun
A DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS CHRISTMAS is loaded with groaner puns and double entendres, the physical humor is anything but highbrow, and the characters are loony, with the audience frequently howling with laughter, especially during the insane second act.
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Coachella Valley Rep
Coachella Valley Rep opens its season with Dear Even Hansen, winner of six Tony awards in 2017.
Review: DOG SEES GOD at The Bent
Dog Sees God is a play that takes the gang from the world of the Peanuts comic strip and reimagines them as angsty, troubled teenagers.
Review: ANNIE at Palm Canyon Theatre
Palm Canyon Theatre’s holiday-season production of “Annie” is a radiant reminder that optimism and heart can light even the darkest of times.
Review: NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Theatre 29
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.
Review: THE ROOMMATE at Desert Ensemble Theatre will make you think
Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET’s) first offering for 2025-26, THE ROOMMATE, a one-act two-person dramedy written by Jen Silverman, is, as is common for DET, brilliantly directed and brilliantly acted.
Review: RENT at Revolution Stage Company
To catch a few hours with some of the strongest talent we have in the desert, head to Revolution Stage Company and grab some tickets to the ultimate pride event: RENT.
Review: PINOCCHIO at Coachella Valley Rep
Firstly, I would like to thank my new readers for joining my adventure with Broadway World out here in beautiful Palm Springs, California.
Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Palm Canyon Theatre
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.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Rancho Mirage Amphitheater?
Review: EVIL DEAD-THE MUSICAL At The Revolution Stage Is A Bloody Good Time
Fans of Rocky Horror, Halloween-y entertainment, and those looking for memorable nighttime entertainment with friends should run, not walk, to Revolution Stage Company for their very fun production of Evil Dead- The Musical.
THE INHERITANCE PART TWO at The Bent Proves Intimate On An Epic Scale
Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance Part Two opened the 2025–26 season at The Bent in Palm Springs on Friday, October 17.
Review: CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Palm Canyon Theatre
What did our critic think of CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Review: SUMMER CABARET SERIES: CELEBRATING TOM JONES WITH DAVID BURNHAM at CVRep
When I was a kid, I’d come home after school, immediately turn on the tv and watch Sally Starr (the blondest, ponytailed cowgirl in the tristate area) introduce cartoons and episodes of The Three Stooges (not a fan, I’d go get a snack).
Review: CLAYBOURNE ELDER at CVRep
CVRep is on fire this summer with a terrific line up of Broadway stars gracing their stage in the form of entertainment our valley is becoming known for: cabaret.
Review: 'FALSETTOS' at Palm Canyon Theatre
The Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of 'Falsettos,' running through July 20, is a captivating rendition of this beloved musical.
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Visalia, CA Visalia Fox Theatre (4/23-4/23) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Fox Theatre (10/09-10/09) |
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Mama''s Boy Starring Gregg Glaviano Plaza Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Grove of Anaheim (10/09-10/09) |
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All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Plaza Theatre (3/30-3/30) |
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! FNL Improv with PRNIT! PseudoRandomNoise Improv Theater (7/10-6/11) |
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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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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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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Palm Springs Cultural Center (11/07-11/07) |