Theater guide: 'Cyrano De Bergerac,' 'Jazz on the Second Floor' and more
This week in theater includes "Jazz on the Second Floor," "Cyrano De Bergerac" and "Soulful Sundays."
Theater companies can submit their theater listings — one per form — at bit.ly/TheaterGuideForm to be included in the weekly Theater Guide inside Sunday's Arts & Culture section.
Here's a guide to performances in the Palm Springs area:
"Jazz on the Second Floor"
Relive the hey-day of the Palm Springs Speakeasy experience located in the historic — and hidden — second floor at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Spend your Tuesday evenings with locally-acclaimed entertainer and jazz vocalist Leanna, with Miguel on congas and percussion — a husband and wife duo not to be missed, along with special guests. (Jazz Concert)
Production company: Palm Springs Cultural Center
Running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Venue: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Running dates and times: 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays*; March 28-May 31
Ticket prices: No cover, two drinks minimum
More info: psculturalcenter.org
"Cyrano De Bergerac"
Set in 1640 Paris, this story centers on a gifted poet and swordman whose self-doubts are holding him back. Despite possessing many talents and a brilliant mind, the size of Cyrano’s nose has him believing that he is not worthy of love and therefore unable to profess his love for the beautiful and intelligent Roxane. Meanwhile, the Baron Christian de Neuvillete, whose handsome face compensates for his lack of wit and intellect, sets out to win the same woman's heart. Cyrano’s lack of confidence prompts him to instead help Christian court Roxane by wooing her with his words, as though they were written by Christian.
Production company: Palm Canyon Theatre
Venue: Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Running dates and times: 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday March 31-April 3
Ticket prices: $29.50 per person, $15 students
More info: palmcanyontheatre.net; (760) 323-5123
Soulful Sundays with Keisha D
Come on up to Soulful Sundays at the Palm Springs Cultural Center featuring Keisha D. Keisha is a local staple at the heart of the live music scene in Palm Springs. She has had the pleasure of performing for National Conventions in both the Southern Baptist and Evangelical Free conferences for many years. Keisha has graced audiences with her beautiful voice from U.S. to Canada and a tour through the Virgin Islands. She has worked with various recording artists in the gospel industry and has also given the jazz and blues community a voice to remember. (Jazz Concert)
Production company: Palm Springs Cultural Center
Running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Venue: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Running dates and times: 5-7:30 p.m. Sundays April 3-May 31
Ticket prices: No cover, two drinks minimum
More info: psculturalcenter.org
"Beautiful — The Carole King Musical"
The inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. (Musical)
Production company: McCallum Theatre
Venue: McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
Running dates and times: 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; April 1-3
Ticket prices: Starting at $65
More info: mccallumtheatre.com
"All This Intimacy"
Ty Greene is a normal guy with three very big problems. In an unprecedented (for him) run of promiscuity, Ty has managed to impregnate three women in the span of one week. As the women converge and figure out what’s happened, Ty realizes his life is adrift and that he only has a limited time to try to piece it back together. (Comedy)
Production company: Desert Ensemble Theatre
Running time: 2 hours
Venue: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
Running dates and times: 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; April 1-3
Ticket prices: $35
Appropriate for children under 12? No
More info: desertensembletheatre.org; (760) 565-2476
"Little Shop of Horrors"
A deviously delicious musical send-up of ’50s B movies, "Little Shop of Horrors" has devoured the hearts of theatergoers for more than 30 years. The musical follows a geeky florist shop worker who is secretly harboring a man-eating plant. His conundrum grows out of control as the sounds of early ’60s rock, doo-wop and Motown numbers fill the air. (Comedy)
Production company: Desert Theatreworks
Venue: Desert Theatreworks, 45-175 Fargo St., Indio
Running dates and times: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; March 31-April 10
Ticket prices: Standard seats: $26 students under 18, $36 adults, $34 ages 55-plus; Premium seats (first four rows): $30 students under 18, $40 adults, $38 ages 55-plus
Appropriate for children under 12? No
More info: dtworks.org; (760) 980-1455
Correction: In the print version of this story, the date of Jazz on the Second Floor was incorrect. The event takes place every Tuesday.