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.
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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.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Desert TheatreWorks
It’s Halloween time again and what better way to get in the spookiest of vibes than seeing a good murder mystery, right? Desert Theatreworks in Indio has just the potion for you with their current production of 'Dial M for Murder'.
Review: SHUNNED at Palm Canyon Theatre
Upon sitting down to see Palm Canyon’s newest production, 'Shunned' written by Larry Parr, I was admittedly ignorant of what I was about to behold.
Feature: Local Theatre Purchases Albert Frey Designed Church as New Home
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.
Review: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at Palm Canyon Theatre
What did our critic think of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Review: DAVID BURNHAM MOSTLY BROADWAY at CVRep
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.
Review: TWINSPIRATION WITH JULIE AND JANNA CARDIA at CVRep
A genuinely wonderful production spoiled by some overacting hyper-sincerity.
Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 2 at CVRep
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.
Review: BRENT BARRETT & BERNIE BLANKS: ISLAND IN THE STREAM at CVRep
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.
Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 1 at CVRep
When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum.
Review: BROADWAY BARBARA at CVRep
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Review: DEVEN GREEN AND HANDSOME NED at CVRep
Funny, dated, and a bit lackluster; fans went wild.
Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Palm Canyon Theatre
What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Review: KEN PAGE at CVRep
Enlightened, witty, smart and joyful; Cabaret at its finest
Review: THE EDGAR ALLAN POE SPEAKEASY at Revolution Stage Company
What did our critic think of THE EDGAR ALLAN POE SPEAKEASY at Revolution Stage Company?
Review: PHILIP CHAFFIN: WILL HE LIKE ME? (A LOVE STORY) at CVRep
A gay romantic journey; looking for love told entirely through song.
Review: STRAIGHT TO THE HEART: A TRIBUTE TO RODGERS & HART at Dezart Performs
What did our critic think of STRAIGHT TO THE HEART: MUSIC OF RODGERS & HART at Dezart Performs?
Review: JASON GRAAE: GRAAVITAS at CVRep
A master class of hodgepodge compiled into Cabaret perfection tic think of JASON GRAAE: GRAAVITAS at CVRep?
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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) |