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First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
FRACTURED HOLLYWOOD to Open at Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2025
Fractured Hollywood, a live theater experience, will run for one weekend only at the Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts, opening December 12.
Review: NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - November 27, 2025
What do you call a gaggle of nuns and a monk or two who sing and dance at Christmas? “Nuncrackers; THE Nunsense Christmas Musical,” playing weekends at Theatre 29 through December 7.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards
by BWW Awards - November 24, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Review: THE ROOMMATE at Desert Ensemble Theatre will make you think
by Audrey Liebross - November 17, 2025
Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET’s) first offering for 2025-26, THE ROOMMATE, a one-act two-person dramedy written by Jen Silverman, is, as is common for DET, brilliantly directed and brilliantly acted. This season will be its last, and it is clear that DET intends to go out with a bang.
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.
Previews: Tony Award-Winner Paulo Szot Opens BROADWAY'S BEST..,IN THE WEST Season
by Kay Kudukis - November 11, 2025
Broadway’s Best…In The West will open its 2025/26 season with an evening starring Paulo Szot, the internationally acclaimed baritone currently dazzling audiences as Hades in Broadway’s Hadestown. The concert will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Saturday, December 6th.
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. Last night I had the pleasure of seeing Coachella Valley Repertory’s production of “Pinocchio”—which, I am proud to say, after writing this article, I can now officially spell.
Winokur, Chamberlin, Snyder And York Celebrate A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS In Palm Springs
by David Green - November 10, 2025
Michael Orland and David Green's Musical Theatre University Team Up With PS Art Museum to bring A Very Broadway Christmas to Palm Springs in the Museum's beautiful Annenberg Theatre for two special nights in December -- December 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm. Joining the talented students and alumni of Musical Theatre University (MTU) are Broadway powerhouses Tony Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kevin Chamberlin, James Snyder and Rachel York in a ninety-minute holiday celebration featuring favorite songs of the season, old and new, and fully-staged and choreographed production numbers by the MTU singers, under the musical direction of Michael Orland.
Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - November 06, 2025
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. Playing at the Palm Canyon Theatre through November 16th, this production offers both seasoned theatergoers and newcomers an engaging experience that balances humor and emotion.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH to Run at the Palm Springs Cultural Center
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2025
Rainbow Entertainment will present the Tony Award-winning rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, with performances taking place November 20, 21, and 22 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
THE ROOMMATE to be Presented at Desert Ensemble Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Desert Ensemble Theatre will launch its 15th and final season with The Roommate by Jen Silverman at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The play was recently revived on Broadway starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
by Joe Savant - October 27, 2025
What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Rancho Mirage Amphitheater?
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Series At Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
Review: EVIL DEAD-THE MUSICAL At The Revolution Stage Is A Bloody Good Time
by David Green - October 26, 2025
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. But beware— you may be seated in the blood pack splash zone. 
THE INHERITANCE PART TWO at The Bent Proves Intimate On An Epic Scale
by David Green - October 21, 2025
Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance Part Two opened the 2025–26 season at The Bent in Palm Springs on Friday, October 17. This follows The Inheritance Part One, which closed the 2024–25 season.
Sutton Foster, Lea Salonga and More Set for McCallum Theatre 25/26 Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
The McCallum Theatre will launch its 25/26 Best of Broadway Series this November! The season will feature everything from Tony Award-winning divas to a hilarious musical about corn (yes, corn!) and even a sneak peek at the Grinch’s holiday mischief.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - October 09, 2025
What did our critic think of CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Palm Canyon Theatre?
PALM SPRINGS YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT’S FESTIVAL Announces Call for Submissions
by Kay Kudukis - October 08, 2025
The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF), which promotes and encourages theatrical creative writing among elementary, middle, and high school students within Riverside County, has announced that it is now accepting submissions for the 9th Annual Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival.
Previews: WEST SIDE STORY at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - October 06, 2025
Dezart Performs is proud to announce the grand opening of the NEW Dezart Playhouse at 605 South Riverside Drive, Palm Springs with WEST SIDE STORY IN CONCERT: A GALA CELEBRATION featuring a live orchestra and vocal ensemble November 13-15, 2025.
Previews: THE INHERITANCE PART II at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - October 05, 2025
The Bent has announced the regional premiere of The Inheritance Part II. Learn more about the show here!

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