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Feature: THE MERRY WIDOW at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - May 13, 2026

Palm Canyon Theatre presents The Merry Widow, produced by Coachella Valley Classical Voices (CVCV), running May 22–24, 2026. Composed by Franz Lehár, this beloved operetta blends sweeping romance, sophisticated comedy, and Viennese charm in a sparkling theatrical experience that has enchanted audiences for more than a century.

Review: KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 22, 2026

Palm Springs' vibrant theatre scene is abuzz with anticipation as 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman' takes center stage at the Palm Canyon Theatre. Running through April 26, this compelling production invites audiences into a world of fantasy and harsh reality, brilliantly brought to life by a stellar creative team and cast.

Feature: I DO! I DO! at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jan 22, 2026

Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) presents I Do! I Do!, the charming two-person musical that traces 50 years of marriage through the lives of one couple. With music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones, this Tony Award-nominated musical is filled with humor, honesty, and heart.

Interview: James Mirrione of THE GRIPPE at Main Street Theater
by Armando Urdiales - Sep 22, 2025

James Mirrione, the bookwriter behind The Grippe, invites audiences to revisit a pivotal moment in history through the lens of theatre. Inspired by the overlooked story of the 1918 Spanish Flu and its striking parallels to contemporary society, Mirrione combines rigorous historical research, personal family history, and music of the era to craft a play that is both enlightening and emotionally resonant.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 17, 2025
by - Jul 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: 'FALSETTOS' at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jul 16, 2025

The Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of 'Falsettos,' running through July 20, is a captivating rendition of this beloved musical. Directed by David Brooks, with musical direction by Chuck Peery and choreography by Se Layne, the production manages to capture the essence of William Finn and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical with sensitivity and depth.

Sophie Brooks' OH, HI!, Starring Molly Gordon, Sets Summer Release
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025

OH, HI!, written and directed by Sophie Brooks, will be released in theaters nationwide on July 25, 2025. The film serves as Brooks' sophomore feature and stars Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, and John Reynolds.

LAST BREATH Premieres on Digital Platforms Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025

Based on the true story, Focus Features’ Last Breath debuts exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, March 18, 2025 and will be available on Blu-ray™ and DVD on April 29, 2025.

Review: VICTOR / VICTORIA at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Mar 16, 2025

What did our critic think of VICTOR / VICTORIA at Palm Canyon Theatre?

Sophie Brooks Satire OH, HI! Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired all worldwide rights to OH, HI!, written and directed by Sophie Brooks. The film serves as Brooks' sophomore feature and stars Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, and John Reynolds.

Review: A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jan 23, 2025

What did our critic think of A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre?

Previews: A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jan 7, 2025

Palm Canyon Theatre is headed back to Winters, Texas – this time for A Very Sordid Wedding. Del Shores wrote the sequel, originally as a movie, to his highly successful Sordid Lives.

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Oct 31, 2024

What did our critic think of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Palm Canyon Theatre? Based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, the musical gets the star treatment from composer/lyricist Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein and has become a gay cult classic since it’s Broadway debut in 1983. 

Review: SHUNNED at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Oct 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. 'Shunned' offers a compelling exploration of the Amish way of life, juxtaposing tradition against the inevitable pull of modernity. The nuanced performances of the cast bring depth to characters who are wrestling with the desire to honor their heritage while confronting personal dreams and societal change. 

Feature: SHUNNED At Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Sep 12, 2024

Shunned runs at Palm Canyon Theatre October 4, 5, 10, 12, & 13. Learn more about the show!

Feature: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Final Weekend at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - May 20, 2024

Based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer, 'The Light In The Piazza' is set in the 1950s in Florence, Italy, where Margaret Johnson, a wealthy Southern woman, and her daughter Clara, who is developmentally disabled, are vacationing from the US. When Clara falls in love with a young Italian man, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara's future, but her own deep-seated hopes and regrets as well.

Previews: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - May 2, 2024

Based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer, the show is set in the 1950s in Florence, Italy. Margaret Johnson, a wealthy Southern woman, and her daughter Clara, who is developmentally disabled are vacationing in Florence, Italy.

Trust For Governors Island Names Lauren Haynes Head Curator For Arts And Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024

The Trust for Governors Island and Governors Island Arts has announced the hiring of Lauren Haynes as their new Head Curator and Vice President for Arts and Culture—marking an exciting step forward for one of New York City's most unique cultural destinations.

Review: SWEENEY TODD is a Bloody Good Time at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Mar 13, 2024

What is it about a good horror story that draws audiences by the cart load?  Is it the adrenaline surge of danger around every corner, even as the viewer remains safely out of danger? Or is it the exploration of the dark side of man’s psyche, feeding a vicarious blood lust in the deep recesses of our primordial hind brains? Or, is it a bit of schadenfreude, particularly if the victim is “deserving”?  All of things await the anxious theatregoer in Palm Canyon’s Theatre’s latest venture, Steven’s Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece “Sweeney Todd”.

Review: Palm Canyon Theatre's SOMETHING ROTTEN Proves a Rose by Any Other Name Never Smelled as Sweet
by Charlie Thomas - Feb 14, 2024

History credits the first modern musical production to the year 1866 and a little-known work called “The Black Crook” that premiered in New York on September 12 of that year.  It was credited as the first play that added dance and original music to help tell the story.  But after seeing Palm Canyon Theatre’s newest production of “Something Rotten”, maybe the historians have it wrong.