Craig Wells

DEZART PERFORMS SEASON AND MORE at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - Jul 8, 2025

Dezart Performs has announced its new home: the Dezart Playhouse, formerly the First Church of Christ, Scientist, an architectural landmark designed in 1957 by Robson Chambers and Albert Frey.

Previews: PALM SPRINGS YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT'S FESTIVAL at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - Jun 3, 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.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Desert Theatricals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; Desert Theatricals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Desert Theatricals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Palm Springs Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Palm Springs Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: HILLARY AND CLINTON at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - Nov 17, 2024

What did our critic think of HILLARY AND CLINTON at Dezart Performs?

Previews: HILLARY AND CLINTON at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - Oct 18, 2024

De zart Performs’ Season 17 appropriately kicks off with the 2019 Broadway comedy HILLARY AND CLINTON by Lucas Hnath (November 15 - 24, 2024).

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 22, 2024

What did our critic think of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Dezart Performs?

Review: THE FANTASTICKS at CV Rep
by Kay Kudukis - Nov 5, 2023

What did our critic think of THE FANTASTICKS at CV Rep?

Previews: Dezart Performs Announces THE THANKSGIVING PLAY And More For 2023/2024 Season
by Kay Kudukis - Jun 26, 2023

Building on an award winning season that saw its acclaimed productions secure 96% capacity, Dezart Performs of Palm Springs (www.dezartperforms.org ) announces its 16th year of fearless, provocative, and inspiring theatre including a Pulitzer Finalist, Drama Critics Circle Award Winner, and a first ever Broadway play written by a Native American.

Review: HAND TO GOD at CV Rep
by Kay Kudukis - Apr 1, 2023

First of all I want to say, this is a very good production of Hand To God at a very good theater company, and if you've never seen the play you should absolutely go.

HAND TO GOD Comes To CVRep Next Week
by Kay Kudukis - Mar 20, 2023

Coachella Valley Repertory closes its 2022-2023 Season with the irreverent and hilarious five-time Tony®Award nominee and winner of Best New Play HAND TO GOD by Robert Askin. The NY Times called HAND TO GOD a 'darkly delightful play.' Audiences will laugh and, perhaps, wonder if they shouldn't be quite so totally entertained. It is truly a wild and wonderful ride! HAND TO GOD OPENS runs March 28-April 9. Craig Wells returns to CVRep to direct, set design is by Jimmy Cuomo, costumes by Emma Bibo, lighting design by Moira Wilke and the stage manager is John M. Galo. Puppets are by Ryan Marquart and Thomas Mitchell.

HAND TO GOD Opens At Coachella Valley Repertory This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

HAND TO GOD, Robert Askin's irreverent and hilarious five-time Tony Award nominee and winner of Best New Play, opens at Coachella Valley Repertory in an all new production March 28-April 9.

Neil Simon's RUMORS Set for Saint Michael's Playhouse, Now thru 7/27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2013

A team of experienced pros with extensive Broadway, regional and TV experience, will perform the hilarious, madcap comedy RUMORS, by Neil Simon, at the Saint Michael's Playhouse today, July 17 to 27. The show will be staged, evenings at 8 p.m. July 17 to 20, and 23-27 and matinees at 2 p.m. July 20 and 27.

Neil Simon's RUMORS Set for Saint Michael's Playhouse, 7/17-27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2013

A team of experienced pros with extensive Broadway, regional and TV experience, will perform the hilarious, madcap comedy RUMORS, by Neil Simon, at the Saint Michael's Playhouse July 17 to 27. The show will be staged, evenings at 8 p.m. July 17 to 20, and 23-27 and matinees at 2 p.m. July 20 and 27.

BROADWAY HOLIDAY Held At St Michael's Playhouse 12/3
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2011

Stars from summer hits of the Saint Michael's Playhouse are coming to town to put on a dazzling musical evening BROADWAY HOLIDAY to benefit the Playhouse.

BROADWAY HOLIDAY Held At St Michael's Playhouse 12/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2011

Stars from summer hits of the Saint Michael's Playhouse are coming to town to put on a dazzling musical evening BROADWAY HOLIDAY to benefit the Playhouse.

Photo Coverage: A Sneak Peek At The Actors' Fund 'On The Twentieth Century'
by Craig Brockman - Sep 20, 2005

On September 20th the press got a sneak preview of the Actor's Fund Benefit Concert of 'On The Twentieth Century' starring Marin Mazzie, Douglas Sills, Christopher Sieber, Brad Oscar, Brooks Ashmanskas, Jo Anne Worley and a slew of others!