Charlie Thomas

“Steel Magnolias”, author Robert Harling’s 1987 stage play, became a cultural zeitgeist after the release of the 1989 film version starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah.

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.

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.

In an enchanting evening of music, magic, and memorable performances, Theatre 29's production of 'Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella' breathes new life into the classic fairy tale.

Theatre 29 continues its 2025-2026 season with the Broadway musical Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This timeless fairytale features music by Richard Rodgers and original book and lyrics by Oscar Hammersein II, with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane.

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Jordan Harrison’s “MARJORIE PRIME” opens at Theatre 29 January 16 for a 3-week run. The Broadway premiere production of the groundbreaking play just opened on December 8.

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.

Palm Canyon Theatre’s holiday-season production of “Annie” is a radiant reminder that optimism and heart can light even the darkest of times. Directed and choreographed by Se Layne, with musical direction by Linda Mack Berven, this beloved musical bursts with warmth, humor, and dazzling performances. Running November 28 through December 21, 2025, the production captures the spirit of the Great Depression-era story while infusing it with a fresh, contemporary energy that makes it feel timeless.

What do you call a gaggle of nuns and a monk or two who sing and dance at Christmas? “Nuncrackers; THE Nunsense Christmas Musical,” playing weekends at Theatre 29 through December 7.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical has rolled into Palm Springs, bringing with it a vibrant kaleidoscope of color, kitsch, boogie and heartfelt storytelling. Playing at the Palm Canyon Theatre through November 16th, this production offers both seasoned theatergoers and newcomers an engaging experience that balances humor and emotion.

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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.

Palm Canyon Theatre is currently showcasing a delightful production of 'Forever Plaid,' running weekends through May 18th.

GLADYS IN WONDERLAND by Rosemary Frisino Toohey will be the fourth and final staged reading this season presented by the Auen Foundation and Desert Theaterworks. The show will run Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m, at the Indio Performing Arts Center, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio.

Twenty-two years ago, director Charles Harvey mounted a production of Jesus Christ Superstar that was met with protests from the local church. Five years ago, he began a newer version, only to be shut down by COVID.

Casting for the Spring production of Theatre 29’s 2024-25 season, the boundary breaking rock opera “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”, have been announced and the cast are already hard at work. This modernistic retelling of “The Greatest Story Ever Told” will take the stage for four weeks beginning April 18th through May 4th.