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.
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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.
Review: ALIX KOREY WOWS A FULL HOUSE AT CV REP'S CABARET SERIES
Alix Korey is an outstanding entertainer.
Review: SUSAN EDWARDS MARTIN AT CV REP CABARET SERIES
Have you ever left a theater wishing the performer you just enjoyed could be your friend? That’s how I felt after hearing Susan Edwards Martin sing at CV Rep’s Cabaret Series.
Review: BROADWAY'S BAD GUYS at Revolution Stage Company
What did our critic think of BROADWAY'S BAD GUYS at Revolution Stage Company? Musical Director Chip Prince did a fantastic job keeping the two-man band tight and did double duty on vocals.
Review: BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL PEACE TALKS at Coachella Valley Repertory
The world premiere at CV Rep of Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks by Gregg Ostrin is definitely a show worth seeing.
Review: THE INHERITANCE PART I at The Bent
There is universal and personal anguish for all of us who can remember the frightening AIDS epidemic in the 80s.
Review: FOREVER PLAID at Palm Canyon Theatre
Palm Canyon Theatre is currently showcasing a delightful production of 'Forever Plaid,' running weekends through May 18th.
Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Coachella Valley Repertory
As a regular theatergoer who has seen Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities before--twice in the Palm Springs area--I wasn't expecting to be surprised.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Theatre 29
Twenty-two years ago, director Charles Harvey mounted a production of Jesus Christ Superstar that was met with protests from the local church.
Review: FALSETTOS at Dezart Performs
As the end of the theatre season approaches, the best theatres in the desert are finishing with its finest productions.
Review: BEYOND THERAPY DELIGHTS DESERT ENSEMBLE AUDIENCES
When laughter heals, Christopher Durang’s 1981 comedy BEYOND THERAPY is just what the doctor ordered.
Review: A COURAGEOUS PRODUCTION OF DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Desert TheatreWorks
Desert TheatreWorks is to be congratulated for mounting a successful production of DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at the Indio Performing Arts Center April 4-13, 2025.
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Desert Theatricals
John Waters made films for queer people long before the word queer was embraced by the community.
Review: The SHARK is BROKEN at Revolution Stage
The SHARK is BROKEN, a three-man, two-hour play inspired by the technical problems that delayed the filming of Jaws, is now amusing audiences at Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs through April 19.
Review: GREEN ROOM THEATRE: A CULTURAL CONNECTION at GREEN ROOM THEATRE
I was moved—completely captivated by the stunning performance of Luis Alfaro’s award-winning Black Butterfly, a poignant peek into one aspect of Mexican-American culture, now playing at Green Room Theatre Company.
Review: THE CAKE at The Bent
In 2012, Colorado bakery owner Jack Phillips refused to bake a cake for couple David Mullins and Charlie Craig because he said it went against his religious beliefs.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
Bravo to Maestro Steven Hulsey and Director Adam Karsten.
Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Palm Springs Cultural Center
What did our critic think of GOD OF CARNAGE at Palm Springs Cultural Center?
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Fool For Love The Palms Restaurant (8/08-9/27) PHOTOS |
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! FNL Improv with PRNIT! PseudoRandomNoise Improv Theater (7/10-6/11) |
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Gunhild Carling at Oscar's Palm Springs Oscar's Palm Springs (9/03-9/03) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Palm Springs Cultural Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Mama''s Boy Starring Gregg Glaviano Plaza Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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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 The Plaza Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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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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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Fox Theatre (10/09-10/09) |