If you are like me and love amazing musicals or a thought provoking play, but hate paying Broadway prices, then Palm Canyon Theatre in Palm Springs is for you. Palm Canyon Theatre knocks it out of the park!
The History of the Palm Canyon Theatre
Twenty five years ago, Dr. William Layne, his wife Sylvia and other family members won a bid to repurpose the historic Frances S. Stevens school into a cultural center to bring the joy of live theatre to the community. The very first production opened in September 1997 and was Romberg and Hammerstein’s operetta “The Desert Song.” It starred the Layne’s daughter Se, a working actress in New York. The theatre is now ran by her children along with a group of individuals dedicated to continuing on the mission of the Palm Canyon Theatre.
The Mission Statement of the Palm Canyon Theatre
Palm Canyon Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of live stage productions and the enrichment of the greater Palm Springs community and its visitors.
Please Visit Their Website:
https://palmcanyontheatre.net/
Spamalot
I had the pleasure of enjoying Palm Canyon Theatre’s Spamalot last weekend. While I have never seen this on Broadway, I did attend a traveling production at the McCallum a few years ago. PCT’s version was just as funny, and the cast was just as talented. Belly laughs could be heard coming from the audience. Other shows I have been delighted to catch include: “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” “The Bad Seed,” “Meteor Shower,” “Into the Heights,” and “Palm Springs Getaway.” All were winners!
Upcoming Shows
Still on the calendar for the 2021-2022 season is “Into the Woods” playing May 13-22, 2022 followed by “Godspell” running July 8-17, 2022. Palm Canyon Theatre will also be hosting a Kid’s Camp for six weeks starting June 13, 2022.
Things to Know to Not Stress Before You Go:
- The theatre is located at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
- Their phone number is 760-323-5123
- Ticket prices as of this writing are below:
Musical Ticket prices:
$36 adults
$32 seniors over 60 yrs
$15 students/children
Play Ticket prices (Non-musicals)
$29.50 adults/seniors
$15.00 students/children
- Bottled water, sodas, beer and wine are sold in the lobby before the show and during intermission when applicable. Drinks may be taken into the theatre. They sell yummy cookies too.
- As of May 2022, vaccination cards are still required for entrance into the theatre. Masks are no longer required.