96 stories by "Jason Mannino"
SKIN IN THE GAME Tony nominee Emily Skinner brings powerhouse vocals, incisive storytelling, and irresistible humor to CV Rep’s Summer Cabaret Series There is a rare tier of theatrical roy…
YACKO OF ALL TRADES Broadway veteran Robert Yacko transforms an evening of songs into a heartfelt journey through a remarkable theatrical life Cabaret requires a delicate balance: a voice ca…
HE’S CLOSER THAN EVER Brent Barrett proves that artistry only deepens with experience There’s a big difference between a great singer and a true veteran of the stage, and Brent Barrett p…
WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN… SINGING ALONG Joanne O’Brien celebrates Karen Carpenter with warmth, superb vocals, and a room full of happy fans If you were at CV Rep this past Tuesday night, …
WHEN LEGENDS READ, YOU LISTEN A star-studded staged reading proves craft, not spectacle, is the real event Some nights in the theater feel important before they even begin. rePLAY’s closin…
A CHILLING NIGHT UNDER THE STARS A high-energy production that refuses to look away from history’s shadows Desert Theatricals’ production of Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret, currently running…
A SUMMER OF MEMORY AND LOSS A moving revival that transforms urgency into reflection without losing its emotional core The lights went down at Dezart Performs' gorgeous new home on Saturday,…
A FINAL BOW WITH HUMOR AND HEART DET closes its run with a sharp, funny family comedy about tradition and change There is a bittersweet irony in Desert Ensemble Theatre choosing Knife to the…
SAY HIS NAME"AND HOLD ON A neon-charged national tour delivers irreverent spectacle, sharp performances, and just enough heart to make the afterlife feel alive Any doubts that the Netherworl…
There is a specific kind of magic that happens in a historic venue like the Plaza Theatre, but this past Sunday, the most compelling magic wasn't the stagecraft"it was the heart and authenti…
CHICAGO IS EVEN HOTTER IN THE DESERT Desert Theatricals just wrapped up their run of Chicago at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, and if you weren't there this past weekend, you truly missed o…
If you were lucky enough to be in the audience at the historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre on Friday evening, you witnessed something rarer"and more electric"than a standard play. The second …
There is a profound beauty in watching something fragile survive. In Dezart Performs' breathtaking West Coast Premiere of Jason Odell Williams' Destroying David, that fragility is everywhere…
A BOARD GAME FAVORITE TURNS INTO A LIVE-ACTION FARCE OF MURDER AND MAYHEM A high-energy whodunit that entertains, even when the pacing wobbles The classic whodunit murder mystery game Clue l…
A PRINCE IN SEARCH OF PURPOSE AND MEANING Revolution's vibrant, dance-driven production showcases impressive skill and theatrical flair Pippin offers musical theater lovers the complete pack…
On February 28 and March 1, 2026, Morgan Fairchild will be featured in a staged reading of Marilyn, Mom & Me, Luke Yankee's new play about his mother, Eileen Heckart, and her intense fri…
OSCAR WILDE, REWIRED FOR NOW David Zippel brings star power and modern snap to Palm Springs Tony-winner for Liza's at the Palace, David Zippel"one of Broadway and Hollywood's sharpest comic …
Desert Ensemble Theater's world premiere of Rich Rubin's Dispersion of Light opened this past Friday at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, and it's a fascinating dive into the 1930s art world…
A BRITISH FARCE OF DOUBLE-DEALING, DISGUISES, AND CHAOS IN '60s BRIGHTON When it hits its stride, CV Rep's high-energy staging delivers the kind of old-school physical comedy that feels like…
DESERT THEATER FINDS ITS NEW HOME WITH A PERFECTLY TIMED POWDER KEG Welcome to the sharply funny Eureka Day, where a mumps outbreak turns a school board meeting into a full-contact sport Las…
Billy L'Amour just showed everyone how it's done If you weren't at the Palm Springs Cultural Center this past Sunday, you seriously missed out. The second Billy L'Amour entered from the back…
Unpacking the Magic: LT Cousineau's Songs from My Holiday Closet is a Seasonal Smash that has become a holiday tradition There's a special magic that happens when a performer stops trying to…
TRUTH, BEAUTY, FREEDOM, LOVE " MOULIN ROUGE! LIGHTS UP THE DESERT A pop-fueled fever dream lands at McCallum Theatre Moulin Rouge! The Musical took the stage of McCallum Theatre in all its s…
BREAKING THE LIES THAT BIND Broadway's biggest feelings land in the desert ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Dear Evan Hansen, the six-time Tony Award"win…
Rainbow Entertainment Group's production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch opened with a bang at the Palm Springs Cultural Center tonight, delivering a performance that left the audience on their…
