THEATRE, COMEDY, DRAMA, Cultural Center
THEATRE, COMEDY, DRAMA
THEATRE
Discover the best of live theatre in Palm Springs at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Our stages host bold new plays, acclaimed local productions, and in-house residencies that keep theatre thriving in the desert.
This season marks the final curtain for Desert Ensemble Theatre, closing out more than a decade of award-winning productions. We’re also proud to feature The Bent , our resident LGBTQ+ theatre company known for fearless, inclusive storytelling. Whether you’re a local or visiting nearby attractions like Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Art Museum, or Agua Caliente Casino, our live theatre experiences bring unforgettable stories to life in the heart of Palm Springs.
2025
OCTOBER
OCT 10 | DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE | SINGING WITH THE DESERT STARS
OCT 17 | 7PM | IT’S A LOT! | One Night Only!
OCT 17 - NOV 2 | THE BENT | THE INHERITANCE PART II
NOVEMBER
NOV 14 - 23 | DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE | THE ROOMMATE
NOV 22 | 7PM | CYBILL SHEPARD | Queen of the Lucky Club
DECEMBER
DEC 5 - 21 | THE BENT | DOG SEES GOD
DEC 9 - 17 | THE BENT | (THE ALL NEW) SKIPPY & BITSY’S ALL STAR CHRISTMAS TV EXTRAVAGAZNA
JANUARY
JAN 23 - FEB 1 | DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE | DISPERSION OF LIGHT
FEBRUARY
FEB 12 - 28 | THE BENT | IN THE WAKE
MARCH
MAR 6 - 15 | DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE | METEOR SHOWER
APRIL
APR 10 - 19 | DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE | KNIFE TO THE HEART
MAY
MAY 8 - 24 | THE BENT | A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
MAY 28 - 29 | THE BENT | CASHINO
THEATRE RESIDENCIES
Desert Ensemble Theatre
The Bent