Palm Springs Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 3

Review: LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Desert Ensemble Theatre
by Gilmore Rizzo - January 29, 2024

Quality Actors In A Timely ‘Lifespan’; Conflict Between Journalistic Integrity And Poetic License; When Facts Matter....

Review: The McCallum Theatre Hosts an Intimate Evening with Kristin Chenoweth
by Gilmore Rizzo - January 29, 2024

From the moment her iconic voice could be heard singing a gentle ballad version of 'Que Sera Sera' from off-stage the audience could feel that familiar warmth of authenticity fill the entire theatre.  A friend, an ally, a spiritual powerhouse of talent was about to enter. When the gorgeous 4'11' fra...

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - January 21, 2024

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

Review: AVENUE Q at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - January 13, 2024

Ten actors and nine puppets (created by Laura Stearns) took Palm Springs by storm last night when Revolution Stage Company opened Avenue Q. The buzz is strong with this one and it’s all true. ...

Review: IT'S ONLY A PLAY at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - December 16, 2023

What did our critic think of IT’S ONLY A PLAY at The Bent?...

Review: SUMMER SESSION WITH THE BONES BRIGADE at CV Rep
by Kay Kudukis - December 17, 2023

What did our critic think of SUMMER SESSION WITH THE BONES BRIGADE at CV Rep?...

The Holiday Spirit Is Alive And Well At Palm Canyon Theatre WIth A Hilarious And Charming ELF THE MUSICAL
by David Green - December 13, 2023

Palm Canyon Theatres “Elf” will definitely get you in the holiday spirit! Santa (David Brooks) brought Christmas cheer for all to hear! With his charming smile and stage presence, I almost believed in Santa again!  If you’ve seen the movie “Elf”, you can expect this production to be just as hilariou...

Review: CHARLES DICKENS WRITES A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - December 10, 2023

What did our critic think of CHARLES DICKENS WRITES A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Revolution Stage Company?...

Review: CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS Puts The 'Fun' Back In Dysfunctional at Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - November 28, 2023

What did our critic think of 'CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS' PUTS THE 'FUN' BACK IN DYSFUNCTIONAL at Desert Theatreworks?...

Review: OFF THE STREETS at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - November 17, 2023

What did our critic think of OFF THE STREETS at Revolution Stage Company? It’s not often you get to see a new piece of work that not only has a profound message, but has fantastic music and talent to match. Tuesday night I did....

Review: Palm Canyon Theatres RENT is Due…. And They Paid It Honey!!
by David Green - November 09, 2023

What a stellar performance PCT put on with their stunning direction by Luke Rainey and Rent’s incredible cast. The lighting (J.W. Layne) was stunning and lifted the shows emotion and took us swiftly from scene to scene. The choreography (Se Layne) brought laughs and the beautiful visual of community...

Desert Theatreworks' KINKY BOOTS was Everything! Sensual and Red!
by David Green - November 08, 2023

KINKY BOOTS is running strong for another two weeks and I highly encourage you to sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful piece of theater! They will “Raise you up” and “Celebrate you to ELEVATE you!” Don’t walk… RUN in those boots BABY- to Kinky Boots!...

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - November 05, 2023

When creating his season, Dezart Performs Artistic Director Michael Shaw always reaches for top shelf ingredients, but he’s mixed up a delicious cocktail of woke hilarity in Larissa Fasthorse’s marvelous The Thanksgiving Play. ...

Review: THE FANTASTICKS at CV Rep
by Kay Kudukis - November 05, 2023

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

Review: NOT IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - October 17, 2023

What did our critic think of NOT IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN at Revolution Stage Company? According to Gnostic philosopher Samael Aun Weor, the Age of Aquarius began on February 4, 1962 and in 1967 the song about it, “Aquarius”, from the musical Hair became the anthem for what would surely be the begin...

Review: THE WITCHES is a Cauldron of Delights at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - October 15, 2023

What did our critic think of THE WITCHES at Theatre 29?...

Review: Palm Canyon Theatre STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by David Green - October 13, 2023

Palm Canyon Theatre’s “Steel Magnolias” was the first dramatic work in their primarlily musical season and, wow,  it was the perfect artistic choice! The story revolves around Shelby (no, NOT me) played by  Erin Shull, and her life in the small town of Natchitoches Louisiana where love, sass and hai...

Palm Canyon Theatre Opens Season With A Well-Paced, Charmingly Romantic BRIGADOON
by David Green - September 19, 2023

Palm Canyon Theatre opened their season last weekend with “Brigadoon”! This magical, classic story by Lerner and Loewe takes us on an unexpected, mystical journey back in time- or so we think. Two New Yorkers: Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas travel to the Scottish Highlands for vacation. On their tr...

Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Desert Theatreworks is terrific.
by Audrey Liebross - May 09, 2023

Desert Theatreworks has done a fabulous job with its final presentation of the season, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, a one act, two-character, mostly sung-through musical by Jason Robert Brown. Mr. Brown's take on the disintegration of a marriage, which unfolds before the audience's eyes and ears in eclectic...

Review: SHE LOVES ME at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Stan Jenson - May 08, 2023

It seems like only a few weeks ago that Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) began their 26th Season with the magnificent Titanic.  Now that season is coming to an end with a delightful little jewel box called She Loves Me. Canyon Theatre?...

Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - May 01, 2023

What did our critic think of THE BOYS IN THE BAND at The Bent?I went into this production by The Bent with some provenance. Back in the 20 teens I had the privilege of interviewing Larry Luckinbill on the 50th anniversary of Boys in the Band which was also the same year the remake came out. I watche...

Review: SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN at Bus Stop Productions
by Stan Jenson - April 22, 2023

The brand-new production company, Bus-Stop Productions, invited me to a sneak preview a couple of months ago.  I loved the show and especially the performers who had been cast in Hollywood and seemed to outshine many in our local talent pool.  The show ran for several very successful months, sometim...

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Goes Right At Desert Theatreworks
by Audrey Liebross - April 19, 2023

Desert Theatreworks' (DTW's) hilarious production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG generates uproarious laughs at least once or twice a minute; I actually wanted the laughs to slow down because laughing so much made me cough. This show is a must-see....

Review: Desert Ensemble Theatre's FUTURE THINKING Is A Top-Notch Production [CORRECTED COPY]
by Audrey Liebross - April 17, 2023

Desert Ensemble Theatre (DET), has once again scored with its last production of the 2022-23 season. FUTURE THINKING, primarily a comedy albeit with serious moments, features fine acting and directing, a clever set and costumes, and a rich story that takes place at a geeky fan convention....

Review: THE GARBOLOGISTS at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - April 16, 2023

What did our critic think of THE GARBOLOGISTS at Dezart Performs?...