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