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Palm Canyon Theatre Presents ‘Broadway Backwards’ on Wednesday, March 26
Palm Canyon Theatre is presenting a concert that flips the roles on traditional performances. Broadway Backwards will run for one night only—Wednesday, March 26. During the cabaret-style production, men will sing songs originally written for women, and women will sing songs originally written for men. This twist allows performers a rare opportunity to interpret Broadway songs they would likely never be cast to sing.
The single-night production is stacked with favorite PCT company members including Se Layne, Paul Grant, Sheldon Safir, Laurie Holmes, Scott Clinkscales, Denise Rooney, Michael Pacas, Ron Coronado, Nicholas Sloan, Jamie Leigh Walker, Francesca Amari, Georgia Smith, Rob Denk and Eric Stein-Steele, with Virginia Sulick as mistress of ceremonies.
Broadway Backwards is a fundraiser for Palm Canyon Theatre, a nonprofit organization and the longest-running producing theater in the Coachella Valley. Performers donate their time and talents to support the theater’s education programs and the culture it cultivates in the area.
Broadway Backwards begins at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Tickets are $30, and group discounts are available. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or other information, call 760-323-5123, or visit PalmCanyonTheatre.org. (Sponsored Content)
From Spain to Palm Desert
Notable Spanish rockers are performing an intimate show. At 5 p.m., Thursday, March 20, indie rockers Hinds will bring their feel-good pop rock tunes to La Quinta Brewing Co., at 74714 Technology Drive, in Palm Desert. The band played Coachella back in 2017, and are heading back to the desert as a duo in 2025. Don’t miss a free, all-ages, close-quarters show from international rock stars! For more information, visit the Facebook event page. —Matt King
Waka Waka Waka
The comedy night at Hotel Zoso, at 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs, has moved to Lush, the club formerly known as Pretty Faces and more recently as Club Sirocco, which is attached to the hotel. The weekly show features an ever-changing set of local and regional comedians, with the next laughs coming at 9 p.m., Friday, March 21. It promises to be a hilarious good time. Tickets to the show are $16.78 with a two-drink minimum; get those tickets here. —Charles Drabkin
Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus’ 25th Season Continues With ‘Disney Pride in Concert’
The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus (PSGMC) continues its 25th season concert lineup with a nostalgic look into the World of Disney. Following a completely sold-out holiday show in December, PSGMC had auditions and now boasts 115 singers on its roster in one of the most talented and diverse freshman classes in the chorus’ 25-year history. PSGMC will present Disney Pride in Concert, from April 24-27.
PSGMC is honored and privileged to be the official gay men’s chorus of the city of Palm Springs and presents its stage concerts in the heart of the city at the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Annenberg Theater. Concerts do sell out, so it is recommended to buy your tickets early.
Disney Pride in Concert is one of those magical, once-in-a-lifetime events that stirs emotion for singers and audiences alike. The program contains music from Disney and Pixar movies old and new—from Pinocchio to Peter Pan to The Lion King to Toy Story and Mary Poppins; and modern Disney and Pixar movies like Coco and Zootopia. Audiences will also experience songs from favorite Disneyland rides like “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “It’s a Small World” and “The Tiki Room.” The arrangements by Chad Weirick of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus are beautifully written, and the visual elements, provided by Disney, are brilliantly married to the music. Click here for tickets or more information. (Sponsored Content)
Legends on Ice
Enjoy world-class skating! At 3 p.m., Sunday, March 23, check out SOAR!, a celebration of ice skating at Berger Foundation Iceplex, at 75702 Varner Road, in Palm Desert, featuring an all-star cast. Olympic champions Gabriella Papadakis and Alissa Czisny, international champion and renowned choreographer Rohene Ward, social media sensation Ryan Dunk, legendary skater (and Coachella Valley local) Dorothy Hamill and many others will shred our local ice venue and showcase theatrical ice skating! Tickets start at $32.22. For tickets and more info, visit the ticket link. —Matt King
The Return of Cirque
The high-flying fun of Cirque du Soleil returns to the Coachella Valley with CRYSTAL! Acrobatics and ice skating are set to combine for five exhilarating performances at Acrisure Arena, at 75702 Varner Road, in Palm Desert. Flips, tricks and intense visual art are all to be expected at this touring showcase of circus amazement. Catch a performance of this final tour of CRYSTAL! at 7 p.m., Friday, March 28; 3 and 7 p.m., Saturday, March 29; and 1 and 5 p.m., Sunday, March 30. Tickets start at $72. For tickets and more information, visit www.acrisurearena.com. —Matt King
Hollywood, Hilarity and Heart
I’ve been obsessed with Sam Pancake for ages! The veteran character actor and comedian has been in countless movies, commercials and TV shows—but his true obsession is a film he wasn’t in, the Carrie Fisher/Mike Nichols classic Postcards From the Edge. His love for it inspired Pancakes From the Edge, a blend of characters, drag, improv, lip-syncing, videos and storytelling. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or have never heard of the movie, you’re guaranteed to laugh so hard you might need rehab! Catch its Palm Springs premiere at 7 p.m., Friday, March 28, at Dietlart Gallery, at 4629 E. Sunny Dunes Road, in Palm Springs. The $28.52 tickets can be purchased here. —Charles Drabkin
Show Up and Celebrate Diversity
Now more than ever, trans and non-binary communities need support. Trans Pride 2025 “Empower and Employ” celebrates the transgender community on Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palm Springs Pavilion, at 401 S. Pavilion Way, in Palm Springs. Connect with like-minded individuals; discover resources; and learn from inspiring speakers. With resource booths, performances, food trucks, workshops and an LGBTQ+ youth zone, you are sure to connect with the community. Join the Transgender Health and Wellness Center for a group photo at 2:30. Get your free tickets and more information here. —Charles Drabkin
Craft a Furry Friend
The La Quinta Makerspace, at 78275 Calle Tampico, is a community resource and hotbed of creative fun! From 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 30, anyone age 7 or older is invited to FAB-Tastic!: Hand Puppet Build, where you can create a simple puppet called a “SNOOF,” a creation of Adam Kreutinger, an enthusiastic teacher, puppeteer and author. A $5 materials fee will cover all your costs, including 3-D printed eyeballs for your new best friend. Contact the Makerspace to reserve your spot at 760-777-7088 or lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov. —Charles Drabkin
A Special Sonic Mix
Enjoy some classical music in DHS! At 4 p.m., Sunday, March 30, Los Angeles string trio ensemble132 are set to bring their concoctive mix of chamber, jazz and orchestra to Grace Church, at 17400 Bubbling Wells Road, in Desert Hot Springs. The trio have performed their beautiful sonic mix at some of the most esteemed venues in the world, and are heading to play for the Coachella Valley—and admission is absolutely free! For more information, visit www.dhsclassicalconcerts.org/2025. —Matt King
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