PALM SPRINGS THEATER REVIEWS

What did our critic think of NOBODY DOES IT BETTER at Palm Springs Cultural Center?...

As one audience member who fell asleep remarked, “Farce is hard”.  That gave the opening to this review. Farce IS hard if you don’t understand how it is to be directed so that it works effectively. This review was extremely difficult to write because Desert Ensemble Theatre is high on the lis...

What did our critic think of HILLARY AND CLINTON at Dezart Performs?...

By now, pretty much everyone knows the musical Little Shop of Horrors was based on a 1960s film by Roger Corman with a “cameo” by Jack Nicholson. The film was a cult hit, and in 1982 Howard Ashman and Alan Menken published the musical of the same name....

What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at CVRep?...

This is a first! During the 31 years since the founding of the Performing Arts Club in Sun City Palm Desert, there has never been a review of any of the 100+ shows produced, performed and directed by the members. I am glad to report that the current show--a lively, engaging, colorful revue titled Gu...

Strong vocals carry the night at Revolution’s production of the dated, but funny, I Do, I Do. With book and lyrics by clever lyricist Tom Jones, the only song you might recall is Try to Remember (also in his 1960s musical The Fantasticks), which landed on the Billboard’s 100 in 1965 not once, bu...

Joe Dipietro’s play explores the different dynamics between men and the thrill of anonymous sex. The comic throughline of “Why do we bang strangers? Because it feels fantastic!” propels the action, and comedy carries the night but buried underneath are some deeper emotions, and complicated sit...

Dezart Performs waved bye bye bye to renting space from Palm Springs Woman's Club by announcing the purchase of an Albert Frey designed church that will become their home. The theatre kept things under wrap, and the reveal was met with enthusiasm....

For the final Summer Cabaret series show at Coachella Valley Repertory, no finer showman could have been picked for their closure than the extraordinary David Burnham in his MOSTLY BROADWAY traditional cabaret show....

A genuinely wonderful production spoiled by some overacting hyper-sincerity....

The anticipation is high as the audience fills up to near capacity while the Palm Springs weather outside hits double-digits and record-breaking temperatures. CVRep is a great way to get away from the heat and enjoy a cool evening of entertainment....

Another highly anticipated evening of Cabaret with a sold-out crowd at Coachella Valley Repertory to see the handsome and talented husband duo Brent Barrett and Bernie Blanks.  When the three-piece combo begins to play the men grace the stage wearing stylish white and silver tailor-fitted suits sin...

When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum. He’s charming, clever, witty, playfully spills the Tea, shows off his encyclopedic knowledge regarding all things Broadway, and displays his utmost respect for this genre of entertainment. ...

What did our critic think of BROADWAY BARBARA at CVRep?...

Funny, dated, and a bit lackluster; fans went wild....

Enlightened, witty, smart and joyful; Cabaret at its finest...

What did our critic think of THE EDGAR ALLAN POE SPEAKEASY at Revolution Stage Company?...

A gay romantic journey; looking for love told entirely through song....

What did our critic think of STRAIGHT TO THE HEART: MUSIC OF RODGERS & HART at Dezart Performs?...

A master class of hodgepodge compiled into Cabaret perfection tic think of JASON GRAAE: GRAAVITAS at CVRep?...

Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) Summer Cabaret Series 2024 season has gathered some familiar faces to their high-caliber line-up. This true Cabaret act quality series continues to run from June 20th to July 25th....

SNOW WHITE is a monumental success in epic proportions – presented by two talented actors. Perfect for children with their adults....

Three couples find out they’re pregnant. One 30-something-ish couple, Pam (Heather Joy) & Nick (Jacob Samples) has been trying; one older couple, Arlene (Sonia Reavis) & Alan (Michael Pacas) had an oops; and a couple of college juniors, songwriters Lizzy (Candace Coe) & Danny (Joseph Portoles) are...

What did our critic think of NUNSENSE at 29 Theatre?...