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Review: PINOCCHIO at Coachella Valley Rep
by Eri Gold - Nov 11, 2025

Firstly, I would like to thank my new readers for joining my adventure with Broadway World out here in beautiful Palm Springs, California. Last night I had the pleasure of seeing Coachella Valley Repertory’s production of “Pinocchio”—which, I am proud to say, after writing this article, I can now officially spell.

Review: SNOW WHITE at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jun 16, 2024

SNOW WHITE is a monumental success in epic proportions – presented by two talented actors. Perfect for children with their adults.

Bruce Bonafede's ELLIE Opens at Desert Ensemble Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

Desert Ensemble Theater (DET), in residence at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, will present the world premiere production of ELLIE by Palm Springs playwright Bruce Bonafede, March 8–10 and 15–17, 2024.

Desert Ensemble Theater Releases Single Tickets For 13th Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

Desert Ensemble Theater has released individual tickets for its 13th season and its third year in residence at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.

Desert Ensemble Theatre Reveals Cast of SINGING WITH THE DESERT STARS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2023

Desert Ensemble Theater (DET) has announced Celebrity Star Contestants and Star Coaches for the second annual Singing With the Desert Stars, the company’s gala benefit on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.

Desert Ensemble Theatre Reveals 13th Season: “Off Center at the Cultural Center”
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

Desert Ensemble Theater’s (DET) Artistic Director Jerome Elliott Moskowitz announced the company’s 13th season, continuing its tradition of presenting new, groundbreaking, and offbeat plays.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; EYELESS IN COLONUS Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; EYELESS IN COLONUS Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; Desert Ensemble Theatre's A CROWD OF ONE Leads Best Streaming Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 13, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - Dec 6, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

BWW Review: MILES GLORIOSUS at Joshua Tree Summer Theatre
by Stan Jenson - Jul 25, 2021

Joshua Tree's Summer Theatre Under the Stars is currently playing their third offering, Miles Gloriosus, and it's good enough that it makes me sad that there's only one more show in the season. I truly hope this becomes an annual event at the amazing Wind Walkers Medicine Wheel theatre-in-the-round.

BWW Review: THE WILD WEST (SH!T) SHOW at Joshua Tree Summer Theatre
by Stan Jenson - Jun 23, 2021

The production was called The Wild West (Sh!t) Show, an original collaborative piece conceived and developed by Haley Kooyman.  It is the first of four productions being produced by JT Theatre Under the Stars, sponsored by Wind Walkers and Thought Theatre.