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The Les Michaels Memorial Project a Celebration of Life Free Open Mic Comes To Palm S Photo The Les Michaels Memorial Project a Celebration of Life Free Open Mic Comes To Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 14, 2023

Les Michaels, the late Palm Springs resident and cabaret producer and singer who produced and presented Open Mic Cabaret events at various venues in both in Palm Springs and Los Angeles will be honored on what would have been his 72nd birthday as the Palm Springs Cultural Center presents The Les Michaels Memorial Project, A Celebration of Life Free Open Mic, hosted by Gregg Marx, Daytime Emmy Award Winner for 'As The World Turns,' Leslie Tinnaro, star of CVRep's recent hit show, 'Fun Home' and Clifford Bell,acclaimed Cabaret Producer and Director.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center Presents THE LES MICHAELS MEMORIAL PROJECT Photo The Palm Springs Cultural Center Presents THE LES MICHAELS MEMORIAL PROJECT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

Les Michaels, the late Palm Springs resident and cabaret producer and singer who produced and presented Open Mic Cabaret events at various venues in both in Palm Springs and Los Angeles will be honored on what would have been his 72nd birthday as the Palm Springs Cultural Center presents The Les Michaels Memorial Project, A Celebration of Life Free Open Mic.

Fundraisers To Be Held In Honor of Cabaret Producer/Singer Les Michaels Photo Fundraisers To Be Held In Honor of Cabaret Producer/Singer Les Michaels
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 23, 2023

Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing popular Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack. Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.

Gregg Marx and Bonnie Gilgallon Will Co-Host Les Michaels Memorial Concert This Weeke Photo Gregg Marx and Bonnie Gilgallon Will Co-Host Les Michaels Memorial Concert This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023

 Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing popular Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack.  Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.

Les Michaels Memorial Concert Will Be Held at the Arthur Newman Theatre Next Weekend Photo Les Michaels Memorial Concert Will Be Held at the Arthur Newman Theatre Next Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023

Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre in the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack.  Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.

Jerome Elliott Stars In SUNDAY SERENADE Photo Jerome Elliott Stars In SUNDAY SERENADE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2022

Join the Desert's master tale-spinner in a celebration of live performance and his 6th show for the series and featuring Standards from multiple genres.

Leslie Tinnaro and Joel Baker Pay Tribute To The Carpenters Photo Leslie Tinnaro and Joel Baker Pay Tribute To The Carpenters
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2022

Palm Springs area singer and actress Leslie Tinnaro and pianist and singer Joel Baker will perform a celebration of the music of Karen & Richard Carpenter.

Stephanie Trudeau Brings 'Becoming Chavela' to Don't Tell Mama in March Photo Stephanie Trudeau Brings 'Becoming Chavela' to Don't Tell Mama in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2022

Actor/cabaret singer Stephanie Trudeau will return to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, on March 3 at 7:00 PM in the updated version of her docu-cabaret musical, 'Becoming Chavela.'

BWW Review: DIFFERENT DRUM: THE MUSIC OF LINDA RONSTADT at Arthur Newman Theater At T Photo BWW Review: DIFFERENT DRUM: THE MUSIC OF LINDA RONSTADT at Arthur Newman Theater At The Joslyn Center
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 7, 2022

Don't miss @FrancescaAmari as she sings the songs of Linda Ronstadt on January 30, 2022 @lesmichaelscabaret

Laura Wolfe Stars In BACK IN BUSINESS at Arthur Newman Theater Photo Laura Wolfe Stars In BACK IN BUSINESS at Arthur Newman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2021

Los Angeles actress and singer Laura Wolfe will perform her new one-woman show 'Back In Business' on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert.

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Terri White Performs 'From Blues to Broadway' at Newman Theater Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2013

Broadway's Terri White will perform 'From Blues To Broadway' at the Arthur Newman Theater in the Joslyn Center today, September 1, 2013 at 2 PM.

Terri White Performs 'From Blues to Broadway' at Newman Theater, 9/1
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 14, 2013

Broadway's Terri White will perform "From Blues To Broadway" at the Arthur Newman Theater in the Joslyn Center on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 2 PM. Considered 'a living legend' in the New York music world, known for her show-stopping, scene-stealing performances, Terri toured as a toddler with her families song and dance act - her specialty was "Me And My Shadow" with her father. As a young lady she headlined at NYC cabaret rooms like 88's, Rose's Turn, and The Duplex. In 1978, her run as understudy to Nell Carter in Ain't Misbehavin' resulted in her going on for an unheard of 112 performances. She later replaced Nell in the 1988 revival but not before her big break playing, strangely enough, octogenarian Joice Heth in the original 1980 production of Barnum. Other shows include: Showboat, Nunsense I & II, Damn Yankees, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Little Shop Of Horrors, and Stepping Out at Radio City with close friend Liza Minnelli and many more, garnering numerous awards and nominations along the way.