Les Michaels News

Les Michaels Sundays In Summer at the Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert will present the multitalented impressionist Bethany Owen direct from the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas.

Growing up in Newark, New Jersey is tough enough but when you are a scrawny, horny, near-sighted Italian teenager it is even worse. And when the chicks don't dig you, there is only one man you can turn to for romance advice and guidance - the man and the legend himself, Frank Sinatra - who also happens to be from New Jersey. So when the ghost of 'Old Blue Eyes' shares his ring-a-ding-Rat Pack rules of how to get the dolls with his biggest fan, it takes him on a journey of awkward, hilarious and sometimes raunchy, self-discovery in the one-man music-comedy "Frank Sinatra Screwed Up My Life".

Les Michaels Sundays In Summer at the Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert will present the multitalented impressionist Bethany Owen direct from the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas.

Ron Cohn is a man with many hats; attorney, director, teacher, manager, publicist, and producer with an impressive list of credits as an acting and performance coach as well. This time around, Ron will focus on another facet of his many talents: singing, in a new cabaret concert called 'Forbidden Fruit' at a 2 PM matinee performance tonight, July 22, 2012 at Arthur Newman Theatre in The Joslyn Center Theater in Palm Desert.

Just about anyone who watches TV knows of shows like The Mentalist, A Gifted Man, Criminal Minds, Gary Unmarried, The Good Wife, and Without A Trace. But you probably do not know what they have in common?

The Carol Channing - Harry Kullijian Foundation for The Arts, whose objective is to promote arts education through public awareness, community involvement and increased support of public schools, is sponsoring 'Voice Of the Valley' - a seven-week cabaret open mic competition. It begins today, July 17th and will culminate September 4th with a final sing-off when the winning singer is cast in 'A Magical Night On Broadway' at THE SHOW on September 8th with a list of Broadway's 'Who's Who' and hosted by JoAnne Worley.

The Carol Channing - Harry Kullijian Foundation for The Arts, whose objective is to promote arts education through public awareness, community involvement and increased support of public schools, is sponsoring 'Voice Of the Valley' - a seven-week cabaret open mic competition. It begins on July 17th and will culminate September 4th with a final sing-off when the winning singer is cast in 'A Magical Night On Broadway' at THE SHOW on September 8th with a list of Broadway's 'Who's Who' and hosted by JoAnne Worley.

Melody Hollis, will make her desert debut in 'Melodyland' today, July 15, 2012 at 2 PM as part of the Sundays In Summer Cabaret Series presented by Les Michaels at the Joslyn Center's Arthur Newman Theatre.

Ron Cohn is a man with many hats; attorney, director, teacher, manager, publicist, and producer with an impressive list of credits as an acting and performance coach as well. This time around, Ron will focus on another facet of his many talents: singing, in a new cabaret concert called 'Forbidden Fruit' at a 2 PM matinee performance on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Arthur Newman Theatre in The Joslyn Center Theater in Palm Desert.

Melody Hollis, will make her desert debut in 'Melodyland' on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 2 PM as part of the Sundays In Summer Cabaret Series presented by Les Michaels at the Joslyn Center's Arthur Newman Theatre.

Following his sold-out Los Angeles premiere, singer and dancer Seth Hampton will bring his one-man show 'Gotta Move' to the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert as part of the Sundays In Summer Cabaret Series presented by Les Michaels and Life Is A Cabaret Entertainment. The one performance only show will take place on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 2 PM.

Singer and actress Gia Mora will present her latest one-woman musical, 'Sweethearts And Singletons' on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 2 PM as part of the Sundays In Summer Cabaret Series presented by Les Michaels at the Joslyn Center's Arthur Newman Theatre.

Following his sold-out Los Angeles premiere, singer and dancer Seth Hampton will bring his one-man show 'Gotta Move' to the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert as part of the Sundays In Summer Cabaret Series presented by Les Michaels and Life Is A Cabaret Entertainment. The one performance only show will take place on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 2 PM.

Desert favorites: Francesca Amari, Joel Baker, and Michael Holmes have put together a sure-fire hit with 'Tin Pans and Rags' and it will be presented tonight, June 17, 2012 at the Life Is A Cabaret's Sundays In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels at the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert." It is their tribute to the Tin Pan Alley and Ragtime Music made popular by such composers as Scott Joplin, George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and even the impressionistic Claude Debussy.

Making his second appearance at the Life Is A Cabaret's Sundays In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels tonight, June 10, 2012, Dennis McNeil brings his new show “Just Me' to the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert.

Desert favorites: Francesca Amari, Joel Baker, and Michael Holmes have put together a sure-fire hit with 'Tin Pans and Rags' and it will be presented Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Life Is A Cabaret's Sundays In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels at the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert." It is their tribute to the Tin Pan Alley and Ragtime Music made popular by such composers as Scott Joplin, George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and even the impressionistic Claude Debussy.

Singer/Pianist Victor Janusz performs his one-man show Hands Solo: Pianoman today, June 3, 2012 as part of Les Michaels Summer Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theater at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert, Calif. As one of Seattle's busiest, most in-demand singers and pianists, Mr. Janusz has been a full-time musician for 14 years, headlining at notable Northwest venues and this performance marks Victor's debut in the Desert.

Making his second appearance at the Life Is A Cabaret's Sundays In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels on June 10, 2012, Dennis McNeil brings his new show “Just Me' to the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert.

Local actor and singer Jerome Elliott will debut his latest cabaret one man show - Sweet Nerd Of Youth, his sixth show in the last four years, tonight, May 27, 2012 at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert as part of the Sundays In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels' Life Is A Cabaret.

Singer/Pianist Victor Janusz performs his one-man show Hands Solo: Pianoman on June 3, 2012 as part of Les Michaels Summer Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theater at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert, Calif. As one of Seattle's busiest, most in-demand singers and pianists, Mr. Janusz has been a full-time musician for 14 years, headlining at notable Northwest venues and this performance marks Victor's debut in the Desert.