Previews: CABARET A LA CARTE at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - June 19, 2025
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is introducing a new live performance series this summer, blending classic cabaret sensibilities with a modern desert twist. Cabaret A La Carte takes place Friday evenings in Theatre 2, the Cultural Center’s newly renovated and intimate black box performance space. Each show begins at 7:30 PM and features a different artist, offering a fresh experience weekly across a five-week span.
by Kay Kudukis - June 19, 2025
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is introducing a new live performance series this summer, blending classic cabaret sensibilities with a modern desert twist. Cabaret A La Carte takes place Friday evenings in Theatre 2, the Cultural Center’s newly renovated and intimate black box performance space. Each show begins at 7:30 PM and features a different artist, offering a fresh experience weekly across a five-week span.
Phase One of The New Dezart Playhouse to Open November 2025 at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - June 05, 2025
Dezart Performs has chosen Architect Susan Secoy Jensen with Landscape Architect JC Miller and TheatreDNA consultant, Michael Ferguson to convert the First Church of Christ, Scientist at 605 Riverside Drive into the NEW Dezart Playhouse.
by Kay Kudukis - June 05, 2025
Dezart Performs has chosen Architect Susan Secoy Jensen with Landscape Architect JC Miller and TheatreDNA consultant, Michael Ferguson to convert the First Church of Christ, Scientist at 605 Riverside Drive into the NEW Dezart Playhouse.
Previews: PALM SPRINGS YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT'S FESTIVAL at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - June 03, 2025
Casting is everything,” said legendary director Martin Scorsese. “If you get the right people, they make you look good as a director.” That philosophy is on full display at this year’s Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival, where two outstanding student-written plays will be brought to life by an all-star lineup of actors and directors from stage and screen.
by Kay Kudukis - June 03, 2025
Casting is everything,” said legendary director Martin Scorsese. “If you get the right people, they make you look good as a director.” That philosophy is on full display at this year’s Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival, where two outstanding student-written plays will be brought to life by an all-star lineup of actors and directors from stage and screen.
Mariah Hanson Will Produce Her Final Dinah In September 2025
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
LGBTQ+ trailblazer Mariah Hanson-founder and producer of The Dinah, the world's largest and longest-running music festival for queer women, nonbinary folks, and allies-will take her final bow in September 2025.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
LGBTQ+ trailblazer Mariah Hanson-founder and producer of The Dinah, the world's largest and longest-running music festival for queer women, nonbinary folks, and allies-will take her final bow in September 2025.
Palm Springs International ShortFest Sets 2025 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its programmed lineup. The 31st edition is set to welcome audiences at the Festival Theaters from June 24-30, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its programmed lineup. The 31st edition is set to welcome audiences at the Festival Theaters from June 24-30, 2025.
Review: BROADWAY'S BAD GUYS at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - May 28, 2025
What did our critic think of BROADWAY'S BAD GUYS at Revolution Stage Company? Musical Director Chip Prince did a fantastic job keeping the two-man band tight and did double duty on vocals.
by Kay Kudukis - May 28, 2025
What did our critic think of BROADWAY'S BAD GUYS at Revolution Stage Company? Musical Director Chip Prince did a fantastic job keeping the two-man band tight and did double duty on vocals.
Review: BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL PEACE TALKS at Coachella Valley Repertory
by June August - May 27, 2025
The world premiere at CV Rep of Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks by Gregg Ostrin is definitely a show worth seeing. The dialogue grabbed me from the first line. The acting does justice to the script. Although not a strict comedy genre, I found myself and the audience laughing at Ostrin's skill in handling characterizations and verbalizing Hollywood and political cliches.
by June August - May 27, 2025
The world premiere at CV Rep of Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks by Gregg Ostrin is definitely a show worth seeing. The dialogue grabbed me from the first line. The acting does justice to the script. Although not a strict comedy genre, I found myself and the audience laughing at Ostrin's skill in handling characterizations and verbalizing Hollywood and political cliches.
ADA AND THE ENGINE Opens In June At At the Long Beach Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
The Long Beach Playhouse has announced the upcoming run of Ada and the Engine, a play by Lauren Gunderson that explores the life of Ada Byron Lovelace, widely considered the world’s first computer programmer.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
The Long Beach Playhouse has announced the upcoming run of Ada and the Engine, a play by Lauren Gunderson that explores the life of Ada Byron Lovelace, widely considered the world’s first computer programmer.
Previews: BROADWAYS BEST...IN THE WEST at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - May 26, 2025
Season 3 of the Palm Springs Cultural Center's always sold-out Broadway’s Best…In The West concert series, Executive Produced by Dr. Tom Truhe and presented by the Palm Springs Cultural Center now has tickets on sale. The popular series continues to bring Broadway's best and brightest stars to the desert, and this season is no exception.
by Kay Kudukis - May 26, 2025
Season 3 of the Palm Springs Cultural Center's always sold-out Broadway’s Best…In The West concert series, Executive Produced by Dr. Tom Truhe and presented by the Palm Springs Cultural Center now has tickets on sale. The popular series continues to bring Broadway's best and brightest stars to the desert, and this season is no exception.
Previews: LATE COMPANY at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - May 20, 2025
After an exceptionally well-received debut in Yucca Valley, CA Late Company returns for a one-night-only encore performance — this time on the Palm Springs stage. Presented through a special collaboration between Inspiration’s Edge and Revolution Stage Company, this emotionally resonant drama will be performed on Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 PM at RSC’s venue at 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264.
by Kay Kudukis - May 20, 2025
After an exceptionally well-received debut in Yucca Valley, CA Late Company returns for a one-night-only encore performance — this time on the Palm Springs stage. Presented through a special collaboration between Inspiration’s Edge and Revolution Stage Company, this emotionally resonant drama will be performed on Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 PM at RSC’s venue at 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264.
Review: THE INHERITANCE PART I at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - May 19, 2025
There is universal and personal anguish for all of us who can remember the frightening AIDS epidemic in the 80s. No one was left unscathed, and many families and friends were devastated with a feeling of fear and uncertainty about the enduring impact it would have for future generations.
by Kay Kudukis - May 19, 2025
There is universal and personal anguish for all of us who can remember the frightening AIDS epidemic in the 80s. No one was left unscathed, and many families and friends were devastated with a feeling of fear and uncertainty about the enduring impact it would have for future generations.
ALL EYES ON: LAINIE KAZAN Richard Jay-Alexander's Chat & Visit With The Iconic Star
by Richard Jay-Alexander - May 15, 2025
Ms. Kazan was on my radar for as long as I can remember when I started to get interested in theatre, music and show business and had “secret” subscriptions to magazines that focused on those passions.
by Richard Jay-Alexander - May 15, 2025
Ms. Kazan was on my radar for as long as I can remember when I started to get interested in theatre, music and show business and had “secret” subscriptions to magazines that focused on those passions.
Review: FOREVER PLAID at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - May 11, 2025
Palm Canyon Theatre is currently showcasing a delightful production of 'Forever Plaid,' running weekends through May 18th.
by Charlie Thomas - May 11, 2025
Palm Canyon Theatre is currently showcasing a delightful production of 'Forever Plaid,' running weekends through May 18th.
Previews: BROADWAY'S BAD GUYS at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - May 09, 2025
In 2023, Erik Scott Romney knocked the socks off Palm Springs audiences with his portrayal of Mortimer, The Man Who Dies in CVReps’ “The Fantasticks. That’s the first time he showed up in my world, and I have needed more of his screwball talent in it ever since.
by Kay Kudukis - May 09, 2025
In 2023, Erik Scott Romney knocked the socks off Palm Springs audiences with his portrayal of Mortimer, The Man Who Dies in CVReps’ “The Fantasticks. That’s the first time he showed up in my world, and I have needed more of his screwball talent in it ever since.
Previews: DAVID DEAN BOTTRELL: TEENAGE WASTELAND at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - May 09, 2025
Dean Bottrell, accomplished actor and storyteller,launches his tour this Friday, May 9 at Pangea in New York City. Following the immense success of his previous show, the award-winning The Death of Me Yet, Bottrell will be touring his newest, equally acclaimed solo show, Teenage Wasteland: Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen, a collection of funny, poignant and totally true stories from his rough and tumble early adolescence.
by Kay Kudukis - May 09, 2025
Dean Bottrell, accomplished actor and storyteller,launches his tour this Friday, May 9 at Pangea in New York City. Following the immense success of his previous show, the award-winning The Death of Me Yet, Bottrell will be touring his newest, equally acclaimed solo show, Teenage Wasteland: Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen, a collection of funny, poignant and totally true stories from his rough and tumble early adolescence.
An Evening with Academy Award Winner, George Chakiris Comes to Palm Springs
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
George Chakiris, a triple-threat performer and son of Greek immigrants, is coming to the desert for an evening of “Clips and Conversation” at the REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
George Chakiris, a triple-threat performer and son of Greek immigrants, is coming to the desert for an evening of “Clips and Conversation” at the REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
Previews: GEORGE CHAKIRIS CLIPS AND CONVERSATION at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - May 07, 2025
His beginnings were as a chorus boy in Hollywood movie musicals of the 1950s, in classic films like There's No Business Like Show Business, Brigadoon, White Christmas, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. With his thatch of jet-black hair, George Chakiris was highly visible behind Cyd Charisse, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Mitzi Gaynor, Donald O'Connor, Danny Kaye, Marilyn Monroe and Debbie Reynolds.
by Kay Kudukis - May 07, 2025
His beginnings were as a chorus boy in Hollywood movie musicals of the 1950s, in classic films like There's No Business Like Show Business, Brigadoon, White Christmas, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. With his thatch of jet-black hair, George Chakiris was highly visible behind Cyd Charisse, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Mitzi Gaynor, Donald O'Connor, Danny Kaye, Marilyn Monroe and Debbie Reynolds.
Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival Reveals 2025 Winners
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) has announced the two winning playwrights for its 2025 season. Learn more about the winners and their productions here!
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) has announced the two winning playwrights for its 2025 season. Learn more about the winners and their productions here!
Feature: COMEDY TOPS OFF STAGED READING SERIES at Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - April 29, 2025
GLADYS IN WONDERLAND by Rosemary Frisino Toohey will be the fourth and final staged reading this season presented by the Auen Foundation and Desert Theaterworks. The show will run Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m, at the Indio Performing Arts Center, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio.
by Charlie Thomas - April 29, 2025
GLADYS IN WONDERLAND by Rosemary Frisino Toohey will be the fourth and final staged reading this season presented by the Auen Foundation and Desert Theaterworks. The show will run Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m, at the Indio Performing Arts Center, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio.
Idyllwild Arts Foundation to Present Annual Native American Arts Festival Week
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
Idyllwild Arts Foundation will present the annual Native American Arts Festival Week, taking place at the Idyllwild Arts campus in June. Learn more and see how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
Idyllwild Arts Foundation will present the annual Native American Arts Festival Week, taking place at the Idyllwild Arts campus in June. Learn more and see how to attend.
Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Coachella Valley Repertory
by June August - April 28, 2025
As a regular theatergoer who has seen Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities before--twice in the Palm Springs area--I wasn't expecting to be surprised. Well, I was. It became more than a play; it was an experience. At rise, I found myself embraced by a set that invited me into the living room of an upscale Palm Spring home. From that moment on, I was captured by sensitive acting and masterful direction in this stunning production at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre.
by June August - April 28, 2025
As a regular theatergoer who has seen Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities before--twice in the Palm Springs area--I wasn't expecting to be surprised. Well, I was. It became more than a play; it was an experience. At rise, I found myself embraced by a set that invited me into the living room of an upscale Palm Spring home. From that moment on, I was captured by sensitive acting and masterful direction in this stunning production at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre.
Previews: LARRY LUCKINBILL EXAMINES THE LIVES OF LYNDON JOHNSON and CLARENCE DARROW at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - April 25, 2025
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is proud to present two unforgettable evenings with acclaimed actor, playwright, and director Laurence Luckinbill, as he shares his iconic one-man performances LYNDON and CLARENCE DARROW TONIGHT! in a newly expanded, community-supported setting: Theatre 2.
by Kay Kudukis - April 25, 2025
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is proud to present two unforgettable evenings with acclaimed actor, playwright, and director Laurence Luckinbill, as he shares his iconic one-man performances LYNDON and CLARENCE DARROW TONIGHT! in a newly expanded, community-supported setting: Theatre 2.
Previews: THE INHERITANCE PART I at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - April 25, 2025
The Bent is proud to announce the regional premiere of The Inheritance Part I, the acclaimed, Tony Award-winning play by Matthew Lopez. Inspired by E.M.Forster’s Howards End, this sweeping and deeply moving epic story explores love, legacy, and the lives of gay men in 21st-century New York, decades after the height of the AIDS crisis.
by Kay Kudukis - April 25, 2025
The Bent is proud to announce the regional premiere of The Inheritance Part I, the acclaimed, Tony Award-winning play by Matthew Lopez. Inspired by E.M.Forster’s Howards End, this sweeping and deeply moving epic story explores love, legacy, and the lives of gay men in 21st-century New York, decades after the height of the AIDS crisis.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - April 23, 2025
Twenty-two years ago, director Charles Harvey mounted a production of Jesus Christ Superstar that was met with protests from the local church. Five years ago, he began a newer version, only to be shut down by COVID.
by Charlie Thomas - April 23, 2025
Twenty-two years ago, director Charles Harvey mounted a production of Jesus Christ Superstar that was met with protests from the local church. Five years ago, he began a newer version, only to be shut down by COVID.
Review: FALSETTOS at Dezart Performs
by Gilmore Rizzo - April 22, 2025
As the end of the theatre season approaches, the best theatres in the desert are finishing with its finest productions. One such case is the exceptional musical produced by Michael Shaw and Clark Dugger at Dezart Performs, as they present FALSETTOS, directed by Dennis Courtney.
by Gilmore Rizzo - April 22, 2025
As the end of the theatre season approaches, the best theatres in the desert are finishing with its finest productions. One such case is the exceptional musical produced by Michael Shaw and Clark Dugger at Dezart Performs, as they present FALSETTOS, directed by Dennis Courtney.
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