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Palm Springs Theater Reviews

The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Palm Springs.

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at CVRep

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at CVRep

by Eri Gold — March 2, 2026

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

Review: THE GRADUATE is a Winner at Desert Theatreworks

by Audrey Liebross — February 25, 2026

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

Review: PIPPIN at Revolution Stage Company

by Eri Gold — February 17, 2026

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.

Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Desert Theatreworks

Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Desert Theatreworks

by Audrey Liebross — January 31, 2026

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

Review: DISPERSION OF LIGHT at Desert Ensemble Theatre

by Audrey Liebross — January 28, 2026

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: DOG SEES GOD at The Bent

Review: DOG SEES GOD at The Bent

by Joe Savant — December 8, 2025

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

Review: ANNIE at Palm Canyon Theatre

by Charlie Thomas — December 5, 2025

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: RENT at Revolution Stage Company

Review: RENT at Revolution Stage Company

by Eri Gold — November 12, 2025

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

Review: PINOCCHIO at Coachella Valley Rep

by Eri Gold — November 11, 2025

Firstly, I would like to thank my new readers for joining my adventure with Broadway World out here in beautiful Palm Springs, California.

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