COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY

“ The 39 Steps is a most original and truly hilariously entertaining comedy that plays out unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. ” –Tom Wilson, Chicago ...

“ Next to Normal covers a challenging subject, no question. That it’s hopeful and uplifting, not depressing, is more than a triumph – it’s next ...

DAVID BURNHAM entertains his audiences with humorous tales from The Great White Way using his powerhouse vocals to bring to life some of the greatest ...

BRENT BARRETT and BERNIE BLANKS  become a powerhouse duo in CVRep's Summer Cabaret Series. BRENT stars in  musical theatre , in concerts with symphony orchestras , ...

Stage legend. social media sensation (@BroadwayBarbaraOfficial), subtly understated international entertainment titan. Broadway Barbara returns to the Desert, making her Coachella Valley Repertory debut. Her raucous ...

KEN PAGE is an acclaimed, award-winning performer on Broadway, in theater companies across the country, in films ( Dreamgirls , Torch Song Trilogy , All ...

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT will be the biggest production ever mounted on the CVRep stage. A classic Broadway blockbuster filled with actors, ...

A side-splitting modern day political farce fresh from Broadway and just in time for election season! Just another day in the Oval Office, the vortex ...

CVRep Executive Artistic Director Adam Karsten directs this immersive, one-of-a-kind production of a theatrical stroke of genius. Audience members will step off the street and ...

CVRep presents the World Premiere of this powerful new play by Kirby Fields. Summer Session With The Bones Brigade was a submission in CVRep's ORIGINS ...

Coachella Valley Repertory presents the West Coast Premiere of the reimagined, regendered production of this groundbreaking musical. In the premiere of this new version of ...

is incomparable. Lisa Vroman is a star of Broadway and opera stages, in concert halls and grand celebrations around the world. Her voice is “crystal ...

Glenn Rosenblum continues his survey of musical theatre classes with a second installment of BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS with GLENN ROSENBLUM . A captivating storyteller with an ...

In this exclusive one-night event, Broadway performer and Billboard Award-winning EMI recording artist CHRISTIA MANTZKE sings some of her favorite songs from productions over her ...

Internationally acclaimed MAXIMO MARSCUSO - TENOR OF THE AMERICAS , thrills audiences with his beautiful and diverse repertoire that encompasses operatic arias, classical crossovers, Broadway ...

In their magnificent classic flamenco costumes and dancing to the raw flamenco music, FLAMENCO COMPANY MIGUEL BERNAL performs this revered art with heat, passion, and ...

Broadway, concert artist, Tony and Drama Desk awards nominee and receiient of the prestigious Helen Hayes Award, CHRISTIANE NOLL will deliver a powerhouse evening at ...

GLENN ROSENBLUM  is joined by JACKIE JOSEPH  and ALIX KOREY  for thiswonderful evneing . Rosenblum uses the stage to share music and his vast knowledge ...

Great Ladies of Broadway  TERI RALSTON and ALIX KOREY combine their   formidible talents for an  evening of songs from the many hit shows they ...

Returning to Coachella Valley Repertory with AN EVENING WITH STEVE ROSS , the “Crown Prince of New York Cabaret” ( NY Times ) perform classics ...

“Powerful voice,” “dynamic stage presence” and “incredible versatility” are all phrases used to describe charismatic Broadway veteran ALAN H. GREEN . He has appeared in ...

Broadway star, Tony Award nominee, actress, singer and author MELISSA ERRICO brings her immaculate vocal style to Coachella Valley Repertory performing NO ONE IS ALONE ...

After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet ...

Hand to God received five Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. Tormented by feelings of lust and loss, an unhappy teenage boy tries to ...

David Askin's HAND TO GOD received FIVE Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. Tormented by feelings of lust and loss, an unhappy teenage boy ...

Book by Edna Walsh, Music by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by John Carney ONCE is a ...

Once is a love story reminding us of how the language of music is universal. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Once tells ...

This hit comedy garnered five Tony Award nominations and tells the story that is as unlikely, outrageous and as fascinating as Mae West herself. Come ...

Tony® Award-winning actress CADY HUFFMAN (THE PRODUCERS/Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES/Tony nomination) will star ...

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Fun Home is a musical adapted from Alison Bechdels 2006 graphic memoir of the same name. Follow ...

FUN HOME is based on  Alison Bechdel ’s autobiographical graphic memoir that uncovers secrets through three different ages in her life. FUN HOME isn’t just a coming of ...

Winner of four Tony Awards, Stephen Karams family drama is an absolute must see. As things go bump in the night, the angst and anguish ...

Winner of the 2016 Tony Award® for Best Play. Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s ...

Palm Springs Opera Guild brings the best in opera live to the CVRep stage....

Spend a dazzling evening with the fabulous Julie Garnye, and be charmed as she sings some of her favorite songs. Garnye is an actress, singer, ...

Craigs passion, his connection to the crowd, his mellifluous tenor, and his understanding of the content and how to communicate it, will make for an ...

With a beautiful tenor/baritone voice and being off the wall funny Glenn lets you know why he isThe Musical Man.Glenn uses the stage to share ...

By the time Graae has pulled his last inspired stun, he'll have convinced the crowd that there's nothing he can't do and no entertainment technique ...

Groove with Lyndaas she sings your favorite standards with a 60s & 70s vibe, with Phil Parlapiano on the piano....

An award winning show honoring the songs and stories of Jewish Composers and their contributions to the American Musical. Beloved melodies and lyrics by the ...

Join Glenn Rosenblum & guest star Karen Morrow as they explore the musicals of the 1960s...

Melissa brings her immaculate vocal style, that Sondheim loved, in a concert of songs from the greatest Broadway composer of his time. Melissa will sing ...

Blindingly glamourous, Melissa Errico delivers Broadway and movie songs with a whopping authority. In this one-night-only performance, Errico will sing all the Sondheim standards and ...

Join Glenn Rosenblum & guest star Ilene Graff as they explore the musicals of the 1970s...

International cabaret and concert performer Steve Ross brings his sophisiticated touch, delicious sense of humor and his heartfelt ballads together in this one-night-only program. Steve ...

International cabaret and concert performer Steve Ross brings his sophisticated touch, delicious sense of humor and his heartfelt ballads together in tonight's program featuring the ...

Told through the eyes of his sons, Lalo Guerrero will be long-remembered as the Father of Chicano Music. Dan and Mark will show the documentary ...

Edmund Bagnell is a diverse artist, having performed as an actor, violinist and singer. Formerly of Well Strung, Edmund has branched with a one man ...

Eileen Barnett and Musical Director Michael Collum take the stage with a one night only cabaret "You Must Believe in Spring". Eileen Barnett inspires with ...

Join Glenn Rosenblum & guest star Teri Ralston as they explore the musicals of the legendary composer Stephen Sondheim...

A Cabbello, Men Making Magical Music The Desert's Premier Male Vocal Performance Group presents a tribute to the musical genius of Stephen Sondheim and modern ...

Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to ...

Yasmina Reza, translation by Christopher Hampton Coachella Valley Repertory...

Henry and Sonia are having a difficult evening with Arnaud, their wakeful six-year-old son; but Henry has other worries. About to publish the results of ...

Now it feels like the holidays! says every audience member after a Strong Words holiday performance. The hot LA story salon makes a triumphant return ...

The Coachella Valley Improv/Comedy Festival is a 2-day event consisting of a special guest appearance by comedy legend Tom Dreesen; Saturday and Sunday daytime workshops; ...

Coachella Valley Repertory's Summer Classical Music Series continues with this live performance from world-renowned opera singer and Palm Springs Opera Guild First Place winner Jacquelynne ...

You won't want to miss the next event in Coachella Valley Repertory's Summer Classical Music Series, which brings the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition to ...

Part poetry, storytelling, and play, the dialogue of six characters who present the lives and works of Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, Essex Hemphill, E. Lynn ...

Directed by Joanne Gordon and starring Angela Sauer and Joel Bryant, this staged reading is a funny, yet poignant comment on marriage. The tragedy of ...

This eight-week course is designed for students 12 15 years old. Instructor Francesca Amari will use theatre games, improv exercises, monologue work to create a ...

Glenn will explore more classic moments on Broadway! Join him as he explores the songwriting team, Kander and Ebb; Lerner and Loewe; and duo, Rodgers ...

Mary Callanan and pianist Brian Patton have worked together on and off for 35 years. They have performed cabarets in Boston, New York, Provincetown, and ...

Join us for this one-night-only matchup between Broadway veterans, Loni Ackerman and Sal Mistretta. Ackerman appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webbers Cats as Grizabella, in which ...

This haunting, beautiful play by Robert Anderson will be presented on CVReps virtual stage and star , Joyce Bulifant, her son John Asher and Arthur ...

Be sure to mark your calendars for Glenn Rosenblums new presentation. Join him for this fun and enlightening evening about the most popular dance productions ...

Julie Garny is sure to delight audiences with her charm and scintillating vocal style. She was most recently seen as an original cast member of ...

Join us for a night of monologues, recited by some of CVReps talented actors: Melodie Wolford, Barbara Niles, Sean Smith, John Hawkinson, Bobbi Stamm, Patrick ...

As artists, we must create! Despite the pandemic and even with the obstacle of not being in the same physical space, the fundamentals of acting ...

Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender, has bought a painting for a few bucks from the thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she now thinks it’s ...

Join us on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 7:00 pm PST for one of the best singers youve heard in a long time! The Roost ...

Wesley Eure is best known for his role as Will Marshall on "Land of the Lost." Alison Arngrim played the feisty Nellie Oleson for seven ...

This staged reading will be directed by CVRep director, Joanne Gordon and comprised of stars Liana Arauz as Matilde, Valarie Stanford as Lane, Debra Cardona ...

Glenn Rosenblum returns to CVRep's virtual stage with a brand-new presentation -- "Broadway Showstoppers: Just Dance!" Join Glenn as he introduces titles such as: Bye ...

The Roost Lounge presents an evening of cabaret featuring composer, producer, conductor, and two-time Emmy Award winner, John McDaniel. John is known for leading the ...

To kickstart the new 2021 year, CVRep will present Marvelous Monologues on Thursday, January 7, 2020 at our new time, 7:00 pm (Pacific). Host, Ron ...

On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm, CVRep will present the staged reading of Much Ado About Nothing. Director/Actor Charles Pasternak makes a return ...

On Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm, storied actress Joyce Bulifant will matchup with her son, John Asher. Asher and Bulifant are household names ...

On Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm, Tim Connell, along with Musical Director James Followell, returns to CVRep, albeit virtually, after being part of ...

CVRep presents a virtual staged-reading of Oscar Wildes famous play, The Importance of Being Earnest, with director Charles Pasternak and cast members Easnestine Phillips, Scott ...

Join host Ron Celona, Artistic Director of CVRep for a tour "Behind the Curtain" with celebrity guests and learn how we make that theatre magic ...

Actress and playwright Jeanne Sakata has enjoyed recurring and guest star roles this year on ABC Shondalands Station 19, NCIS Los Angeles, Disney Plus High ...

Growing Up in a Hollywood Home with Christopher CarothersJust in time for Halloween, join Christopher Carothers as he reprises his popular one-man show a musical ...

Fan favorite Glenn Rosenblum returns with "Solo Composers." Enjoy hearing songs of the talented few composers who did it all - from music to lyrics ...

Coachella Valley Repertorys Theatre Thursdays presents Luminary Match-Up featuring Linda Purl and Patrick Duffy. Those who attend this one-hour FREE virtual event will be immersed ...

Coachella Valley Repertorys Theatre Thursdays presents Luminary Match-Up featuring Linda Purl and Patrick Duffy. Those who attend this one-hour FREE virtual event will be immersed ...

"An Evening with Leslie Page" is a casual mixture of music and conversation. Accompanied by Nick Sosa on guitar, Leslie will be singing songs from ...

New York Actor, Playwright Jim Brochu goes one on one with Ron Celona. Fans will recognize Brochu from his multi-award winning play, Zero Hour, where ...

Spanning decades on Broadway and starring in some of the most beloved musicals, actresses Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line) and Teri Ralston (Company) are matched ...

CVRep's highly anticipated, re-imagined revival of the 1978 Broadway usical BALLROOM has a book by Jerome Kass, music by Billy Goldenberg, and lyrics by Alan ...

Ballroom...

Dinner with Friends, written by Donald Margulies, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that delves into the complexities of long-term friendships and the challenges of navigating ...

David Lindsay-Abaire Coachella Valley Repertory...

CHESSBook by Richard NelsonLyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Bjrn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson,March 13-31, 2019CVRep Playhouse in Cathedral CityThe collaborators on CHESS are giants of ...

Written by and starring Brian Stanton Award-winning, critically acclaimed BLANK explores adoption & identity. Playing 12 characters, adoptee Brian Stanton embarks on a quest for ...

“Am I unhappy?” or more specifically, “Do I have any RIGHT to be unhappy?” this is a blank page will look at these questions and ...

Starring John Carney. Laughter and Astonishment! More than a theater show. More than a magic show. Regarded by his peers as one of the top ...

Martin is an architect at the pinnacle of his career, with a great marriage and happy family. What could go wrong? This winner of the ...

Barry Harman; book: Barry Harman; lyrics: Barry Harman; music: Keith Herrmann; dir: Ron Celona....

Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale Venus ...

A.R. Gurney; dir: Barbara Anderson....

Ayad Akhtar; dir: Ron Celona. CVRep Theatre:...

book: Sybille Pearson; lyrics: Richard Maltby, Jr.; music: David Shire; dir: Ron Celona. CVRep Theatre:...

After twenty years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning. What unfolds is a visceral ...

Sharr White; dir: Ron Celona....

After suffering a major loss while on a cross-country bike trip, 21 year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91 year-old grandmother Vera in her ...

Based on a true story, and inspired by interviews conducted by the playwright over several years, I AM MY OWN WIFE tells the fascinating tale ...

A Class Act is a semi-autobiographical musical loosely based on the life of composer-lyricist Edward Kleban, who died at the age of 48 in 1987. ...

George Eastman; dir: Ron Celona....

Jeanne Sakata; dir: Ron Celona....

Carmen Rivera; dir: Ron Celona....

adapt: Emily Mann; book: A. Elizabeth Delany, Sara L. Delany, with Amy Hill Hearth; dir: Ron Celona....

A richly melodic musical,  THE STORY OF MY LIFE  is a soaring tribute to the power of friendship and the people who change our lives ...