Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at The Bent
Sometimes I get to see a very good production of a very good play, and I go home feeling satisfied.
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Review: TRU at Desert Ensemble Theatre
What did our critic think of TRU at Desert Ensemble Theatre?Since I missed Chuck Yates’s award-winning performance of Jay Presson Allen’s TRU the first time around, I was thrilled to review the reprise of his solo show, playing through February 2, 2025, Desert Ensemble Theatre at the Palm Spring
Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Coachella Valley Repetory Theatre
What did our critic think of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Coachella Valley Repetory Theatre?Take it from the top: another charming and effective Jimmy Cuomo set that embraces the style and provides the backdrop for The Light in the Piazza.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks
What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks?
Review: A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre
What did our critic think of A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Review: FAT HAM at Dezart Performs
I will start off straight away by saying you have to see FAT HAM.
Review: SKIPPY AND BITSY’S ALL-STAR TV CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA at The Bent
It’s all in good (and a little naughty) fun at Skippy and Bitsy’s All-Star Christmas TV Extravaganza on “live television”.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Theatre 29
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Theatre 29?
Review: THE 39 STEPS at CVRep
What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at CVRep?
Review: NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks
What do you call a nun who can sing? A sister act! And what do you call four nuns and a monk who sing and dance during Christmas? “Nuncrackers!” now playing weekends at Desert Theatreworks through December 29.
Review: COMPANY at Revolution Stage Company
It’s all a big conundrum, isn’t it? Life in general, of course, but specifically, the idea as to whether or not someone will be happier single, or married.
Review: I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A CONVERSATION WITH SUE MENGERS at The Bent
In 2015, Vanity Fair published an article about the first super agent in Hollywood, Sue Mengers.
Review: NOBODY DOES IT BETTER at Palm Springs Cultural Center
What did our critic think of NOBODY DOES IT BETTER at Palm Springs Cultural Center?
Review: MARY POPPINS at Palm Canyon Theatre
What holiday season can be claimed as complete without a Disney musical, right? While one can tick that box with the opening of “Moana 2” at the local movie house, there is nothing like a live performance to energize those merry-making juices.
Review: LOOT at Desert Ensemble Theatre
As one audience member who fell asleep remarked, “Farce is hard”.
Review: HILLARY AND CLINTON at Dezart Performs
What did our critic think of HILLARY AND CLINTON at Dezart Performs?
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Desert Theatreworks
While many jukebox musicals rely heavily on the audience's pre-existing love for the music, 'Jersey Boys' stands out as an exception.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Revolution Stage Company
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.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at CVRep
What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at CVRep?
Review: GULITY PLEASURES at Sun City Performing ARts
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.
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Palm Canyon Theatre
What did our critic think of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Palm Canyon Theatre? Based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, the musical gets the star treatment from composer/lyricist Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein and has become a gay cult classic since it’s Broadway debut in
Review: I DO, I DO at Revolution Stage Company
Strong vocals carry the night at Revolution’s production of the dated, but funny, I Do, I Do.
Review: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Theatre 29
What did our critic think of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Theatre 29?
Review: F**KING MEN at The Bent
Joe Dipietro’s play explores the different dynamics between men and the thrill of anonymous sex.
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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 Book of Merman The Prism Theater (6/12-7/26) |
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Mama''s Boy Starring Gregg Glaviano Plaza Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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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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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Palm Springs Cultural Center (11/07-11/07) |
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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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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Fox Theatre (10/09-10/09) |
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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) |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri Aug 28 8:30pm Quinn's Lighthouse (8/28-8/28) |