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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?...

Review: LITTLE WOMEN Takes The Stage At Palm Canyon Theatre
by Stan Jenson - April 12, 2023

This female-centric classic is a delight for all audiences as staged by Palm Canyon Theatre....

Review: HAND TO GOD at CV Rep
by Kay Kudukis - April 01, 2023

First of all I want to say, this is a very good production of Hand To God at a very good theater company, and if you've never seen the play you should absolutely go....

Review: ACES! at Oscar's Cabaret
by Kay Kudukis - April 01, 2023

What did our critic think of ACES! at Oscar's Cabaret Produced By Kitlyn Productions?...

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
by Kay Kudukis - March 21, 2023

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater?...

Review: DADDY'S DYIN', WHO'S GOT THE WILL? at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Stan Jenson - March 19, 2023

WPalm Canyon Theatre (PCT) and Del Shores have a long, strong bond with each other. His sidewalk star is even strategically placed in front of the theatre. It seems that every year PCT produces one of his plays, frequently Sordid Lives. This year they are presenting Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will...

Review: JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Desert Theatreworks is a Rollicking Good Time
by Audrey Liebross - March 16, 2023

Desert Theatreworks showcases its talented cadre of singers, dancers, and comedic actors in its current production, the musical comedy JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Director Lance Phillips and musical director Douglas Wilson have done a superb job with this jukebox musical that features ...

Review: KAFKA'S JOKE At Desert Ensemble Theatre Is Another Must-See!
by Audrey Liebross - March 14, 2023

Desert Ensemble Theatre has done it again with its world premiere production of Rich Rubin's KAFKA's JOKE: It has put on a brilliantly acted theatrical experience that cause audiences to laugh, to feel the craziness of the situations that the characters face, and to keep thinking about the play long...

Review: GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM at The Bent
by Stan Jenson - March 13, 2023

What did our critic think of GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM at The Bent? The Bent, Palm Springs' new LGBTQ theatre company, is alive and well, and I couldn't be happier. Our previous gay theatre company drifted away from gay-centric pieces in its last seasons, and I didn't realize how much I missed seeing s...

Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - March 07, 2023

What did our critic think of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTE at Dezart Performs?...

Review: ONCE at CVRep
by Kay Kudukis - March 02, 2023

Back in 2007 a little Searchlight film called Once entered my world with a big bang. Although it was not the first Irish musical film about unknown musicians (The Commitments was my first) it made a big impact on me in the same way Everything Everywhere All At Once did - it felt like a new genre of ...

Review: SOUTH PACIFIC at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
by Kay Kudukis - February 21, 2023

What did our critic think of SOUTH PACIFIC at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater?...

Review: THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Stan Jenson - February 15, 2023

What did our critic think of THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL at Palm Canyon Theatre? Palm Canyon Theatre has taken some risks this season by offering a season of lesser-known shows, but their decision seems to be paying off. I know that my first-ever viewing of Titanic will last with me a long time, and their...

Review: THE MOUSETRAP At Desert Theatreworks Still Delights After All These Years
by Audrey Liebross - February 13, 2023

I had a great time attending Desert Theatreworks' terrific production of Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP. I am unsurprised that the directing, acting, and technical aspects of the show are fabulous -- that is DTW's modus operandi. The script leaves the audience guessing and laughing. This production...