Michael Pacas News

Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at The Bent

by June August — October 14, 2026

Whether or not you have seen the stage version or the film version of Tennessee Williams' classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, the production at The Bent at the Palm Springs Cultural Center is worth another go.

Michael Pacas' HELL-BENT FOR LEATHER Will Premiere at Palm Springs Cultural Center

by Stephi Wild — April 23, 2026

Michael Pacas will present HELL-BENT FOR LEATHER, a new 80-minute cabaret show at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, blending humor, personal storytelling, and theatricality with Joel Baker on piano.

Review: MARY POPPINS at Palm Canyon Theatre

by Charlie Thomas — December 6, 2024

What holiday season can be claimed as complete without a Disney musical, right? While one can tick that box with the opening of “Moana 2” at the local movie house, there is nothing like a live performance to energize those merry-making juices.

Review: LOOT at Desert Ensemble Theatre

by Gilmore Rizzo — November 19, 2024

As one audience member who fell asleep remarked, “Farce is hard”.

LOOT Comes to Desert Ensemble Theatre Next Month

by Stephi Wild — October 9, 2024

Tickets are now available for Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET) production of Loot, by Joe Orton (1965).

Review: SHUNNED at Palm Canyon Theatre

by Charlie Thomas — October 7, 2024

Upon sitting down to see Palm Canyon’s newest production, 'Shunned' written by Larry Parr, I was admittedly ignorant of what I was about to behold.

Feature: SHUNNED At Palm Canyon Theatre

by Charlie Thomas — September 12, 2024

Shunned runs at Palm Canyon Theatre October 4, 5, 10, 12, & 13.

Desert Ensemble Theatre Season Tickets On Sale Today

by A.A. Cristi — July 12, 2024

Desert Ensemble Theatre has announced the sale of season tickets starting Friday, July 12.

Review: BABY THE MUSICAL at Revolution Stage Company

by Kay Kudukis — May 28, 2024

Three couples find out they’re pregnant.

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Desert Theatreworks

by Charlie Thomas — April 15, 2024

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Desert Theatreworks?

Review: Neil Simon's PLAZA SUITE Brings Laughter and Pathos at Desert Theatreworks

by Charlie Thomas — February 12, 2024

Several things rush to mind in the thoughts of the prolific theatre-goer when a Neil Simon production is promised: smart & funny being chiefly amongst them.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Palm Springs Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

by BWW Awards — December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Palm Springs Awards; ONCE, KAFKA'S JOKE, Desert Ensemble Theatre & More Lead!

by BWW Awards — December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; ONCE, AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MOUSETRAP, Desert Ensemble Theatre & More Lead!

by BWW Awards — December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards December 5th Standings; ONCE Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards — December 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!