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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.
FABULOUS, DARLING! Play Will Get Palm Springs Reading
Playwright Luke Yankee has announced FABULOUS, DARLING!, an all-male reimagining of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES set in Palm Springs and Puerto Vallarta, blending Coward's wit with a contemporary queer lens.
MAMMA MIA!, THE WIZ, and & JULIET Set for McCallum Theatre 2026-27 Season
McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Broadway productions including & JULIET, THE WIZ, and MAMMA MIA!, alongside concerts with Idina Menzel, Patti LuPone, and Audra McDonald, plus dance, comedy, and community events.
Review: ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
Ernest Shackleton Loves Me creates an entertaining fantasy love affair set to music in 90 minutes.
Michael Pacas' HELL-BENT FOR LEATHER Will Premiere at Palm Springs Cultural Center
Michael Pacas will present HELL-BENT FOR LEATHER, a new 80-minute cabaret show at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, blending humor, personal storytelling, and theatricality with Joel Baker on piano.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Desert Theatre Works
The production of The Crucible at Desert Theatre Works in Indio is a crucial reminder of society's existential need for stability.
Review: KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN at Palm Canyon Theatre
Palm Springs' vibrant theatre scene is abuzz with anticipation as 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman' takes center stage at the Palm Canyon Theatre.
THE PLAZA THEATRE Continues Rolling Out A Season Of Exciting Shows And Events For 2026-27
The Plaza Theatre continues the rollout of its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season with the addition of two iconic tribute performances celebrating legendary voices of American music.
Review: Desert Theatricals CABARET Thrills Under The Stars
CABARET at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater will perform for a three night run.
Stan Zimmerman's KNIFE TO THE HEART And SILVER FOXES To Be Performed In Palm Springs
Writer Stan Zimmerman, known for his work on The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, is directing two of his original plays in Palm Springs.
David Hyde Pearce, Jason Alexander and Lucie Arnaz Star In BETTER LATE At The Plaza Theatre
The Plaza Theatre is thrilled to announce that Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and director David Hyde Pierce has joined the cast of Better Late, written by Larry Gelbart and directed by Susan Stroman.
Coachella Valley Repertory Presents The West Coast Premiere Of ERNEST SHACKELTON LOVES ME
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY presents the WEST COAST PREMIERE of one of the most inventive and stylish shows to come along in years: ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME, April 22-May 10.
The Bent Brings Ahrens and Flaherty's A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE To Desert Audiences Beginning May 8
At a moment when the national landscape feels pushed to the brink, The Bent is offering a vital, joyful, and defiant alternative to the noise.
Plaza Theatre Adds Tony-Winner John Lloyd Young To 2026-27 Line-Up
The Plaza Theatre continues the rollout of its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season with a new slate of performances spanning world-class classical music, iconic pop tributes, theatrical storytelling, and beloved artists.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Review: KNIFE TO THE HEART at Desert Ensemble Theatre
The dialogue is so snappy and funny that I had the feeling the director could have distributed scripts and allowed the actors to take it from there.
COCKROACHES World Premiere to be Presented at Revolution Stage Company
Revolution Stage Company will stage the world premiere of Cockroaches, a Southern Gothic dark comedy by Emma Schillage, directed by Emerson Collins, beginning in April in Palm Springs.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Previews: FEAR at Benefitting Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival
For three nights only, May 14, 15 and 16, a Palm Springs warehouse will be transformed into an intimate stage for FEAR, an award-winning play by Matt Williams, presented as a special fundraising event benefiting the Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF).
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Review: RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theatre 29
In an enchanting evening of music, magic, and memorable performances, Theatre 29's production of 'Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella' breathes new life into the classic fairy tale.
DESERT FRINGE Theatre And Cultural Arts Festival Returns This April
The Desert Fringe Theatre and Cultural Arts Festival will present three days of performances, music, and workshops April 17-19, 2026, across multiple venues in 29 Palms, CA, featuring artists from Los Angeles, San Diego, Arizona, and beyond.
EUPHORIA Will Screen Season 3 Premiere at Coachella Festival
A special fan screening of HBO's hit series Euphoria will take place during the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Grove of Anaheim (10/09-10/09) |
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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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All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Plaza Theatre (3/30-3/30) |
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Mama''s Boy Starring Gregg Glaviano Plaza Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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Mourning Sunset Irvine United Congregational Church (8/06-8/15) VIDEOS |
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Fool For Love The Palms Restaurant (8/08-8/16) PHOTOS |
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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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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 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) |