Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
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Palm Springs Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Palm Springs from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Review: HAIR at Palm Canyon Theatre
What did our critic think of HAIR at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Previews: CHICAGO at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
Desert Theatricals along with presenting partner the City of Rancho Mirage continue their musical collaboration with “The Broadway Series” at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre from March 13-15, 2026 with their presentation of the crowd-pleasing smash hit musical “CHICAGO.
Previews: PSYPF ANNOUNCES MENTOR GREG COLE WHITE at Palm Springs Young Playwright Festival
The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF), which promotes and encourages theatrical creative writing for elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Riverside County, proudly announces that Greg Cope White, co-executive producer and writer of Netflix’s BOOTS, will serve as Me
Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Desert Theatreworks
Neil Simon’s LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR is a brilliant comedy with a great deal of bite, but without the underlying tone of sexism aimed at entitled women that Simon’s work sometimes displays.
Renée Taylor To Present MY LIFE ON A DIET At The Plaza Theatre
Renée Taylor will present MY LIFE ON A DIET at The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs.
Review: DISPERSION OF LIGHT at Desert Ensemble Theatre
Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET’s) world premiere production of DISPERSION OF LIGHT, a historical drama by Richard Rubin, is, as usual, brilliantly directed and acted and technically superb.
Christine Ebersole, Judy Kaye, Lillias White, And Michael Urie To Lead rePLAY Series At Plaza Theatre
The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs launches rePLAY, a new script-in-hand performance series benefiting the historic venue.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
Feature: MARJORIE PRIME at Theatre 29
Jordan Harrison’s “MARJORIE PRIME” opens at Theatre 29 January 16 for a 3-week run.
Feature: I DO! I DO! at Palm Canyon Theatre
Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) presents I Do! I Do!, the charming two-person musical that traces 50 years of marriage through the lives of one couple.
Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUV'NORS: A Laugh Out Loud Farce Filled With Surprises At CVRep
Whether or not you are familiar with this chaotic style of British comedy, Richard Bean’s One Man, Two Guv’nors offers an enjoyable introduction to fast-paced, wacky farce.
Interview: Howard Shangraw of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at Coachella Valley Rep
It was an unusually brisk day in Palm Springs when I set out for Coachella Valley Repertory for an interview with Howard Shangraw, who will be directing the next MainStage production of the 2026 season, titled, One Man, Two Guvnors.
Review: ASSASSINS at Revolution Stage Company
Let’s talk about community theatre.
Previews: BROADWAY’S BEST…IN THE WEST PRESENTS JESSICA VOSK at Palm Springs Cultural Center
her powerhouse voice to the desert as she headlines the Palm Springs Cultural Center on February 14, 2026 at 7 PM, appearing in Season 3 of Broadway’s Best… In the West concert series, executive produced by Tom Truhe.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Long Beach Shakespeare Company Announces 2026 Season: The Stuff of Legends
The Long Beach Shakespeare Company announced its 2026 season, The Stuff of Legends, a bold and expansive theatrical journey celebrating iconic stories, unforgettable voices, and timeless works that have shaped culture across generations.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards
Winners have been announced 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.
Review: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE WITH BILLY STRITCH at McCallum Theatre
I knew who Christine Ebersole was, that is - when you said her name I could immediately envision her face, hair and distinctive voice - but role-wise I often mix her up with Caroline Rhea, and Melissa Peterman.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
Previews: BROADWAY'S BEST...IN THE WEST: CARRIE ST. LOUIS at Palm Springs Cultural Center
Broadway sensation Carrie St.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Series Unveils 2026 Lineup
The Long Beach Playhouse Studio Collaborative Series is a season of plays mounted by local theater companies, performing arts organizations and individuals.
ICYMI: Meet the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finalists
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 3 performers in both age groups.
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! FNL Improv with PRNIT! PseudoRandomNoise Improv Theater (7/10-6/11) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Fox Theatre (10/09-10/09) |
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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) The Plaza Theatre (1/27-1/27) |
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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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Mourning Sunset Irvine United Congregational Church (8/06-8/15) VIDEOS |
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Mama''s Boy Starring Gregg Glaviano Plaza Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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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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Fool For Love The Palms Restaurant (8/08-8/16) PHOTOS |