PLEASANCE THEATRE / EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL

by Charlie Thomas - May 14, 2026

“Steel Magnolias”, author Robert Harling’s 1987 stage play, became a cultural zeitgeist after the release of the 1989 film version starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah....

by Audrey Liebross - May 12, 2026

The Bent, the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ theatre company, is presenting its first musical, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, written by Terrence McNally (book), Stephen Flaherty (music), and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics). The writers and composer have put together a moving book, lyrics, and score that create a deeply...

by June August - April 24, 2026

Ernest Shackleton Loves Me creates an entertaining fantasy love affair set to music in 90 minutes. The production is brilliantly assembled....

by Charlie Thomas - April 22, 2026

Palm Springs' vibrant theatre scene is abuzz with anticipation as 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman' takes center stage at the Palm Canyon Theatre. Running through April 26, this compelling production invites audiences into a world of fantasy and harsh reality, brilliantly brought to life by a stellar creati...

by June August - April 22, 2026

The production of The Crucible at Desert Theatre Works in Indio is a crucial reminder of society's existential need for stability. It is definitely worth seeing, even if you've seen it or a version of it before....

by David Green - April 18, 2026

CABARET at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater will perform for a three night run. The performance follows an American writer temporarily living in Berlin during the Weimar Republic era....

by June August - April 12, 2026

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. Wonderful performances. A must-see....

by Charlie Thomas - April 03, 2026

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. ...

by Audrey Liebross - March 25, 2026

BEEHIVE: THE 60’s MUSICAL, playing at Desert Theatreworks (DTW) is a revue, meaning that it has no real story. However, director, choreographer, and musical director Lance Phillips presents the show as what I would call a “jukebox documentary”....

by Eri Gold - March 23, 2026

Confession— Before I even start, let me remind my readers that I am 37 years young, which may make me the least qualified person to be reviewing this particular show — seeing as all that I know about Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis is her name, her preferred hat style, and of course the deva...