Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

06/19/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎟️

Don't miss David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown with Special Guest Courtney Fortune November 30 at The Plaza.

In 1965, the first ever “Peanuts” animated special took place. It was a landmark event and it was the start of a tradition that would continue year after year. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a tradition enjoyed around the world by fans of all ages. Now, over 50 years later, Contemporary Jazz Piano Legend, David Benoit along with distinguished Vocalist, Courtney Fortune, is paying tribute to this incredible piece of entertainment history, with a “David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown With Special Guest Courtney Fortune”.

This inspirational tribute concert features the classic music of Vince Guaraldi along with “Charlie Brown Christmas” originals from David Benoit, who took over the helm as music composer for the new Charlie Brown Christmas TV Specials more than a decade ago, as well as classics from David Benoit’s illustrious career as a Multi- Grammy Nominated Solo Artist. The show also features the young voices of a local children’s choir, which serves as a wonderful way of getting the local community involved. The heart-warming show is sure to get the audience in that Christmas Spirit and bring out the‘kid’ in all of us this holiday season.

Courtney Fortune is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and performance coach. She has been recognized by the John Lennon Foundation, Glamour Magazine, and Genlux Magazine as "America's Next Big Jazz Singer”, and has written and performed songs for Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group, Sony Japan, Disney, Cartoon Network, MTV and ABC. She was named one of Glamour Magazine’s “Top 10 College Women” in 2009, and received the Brian Wilson Musical Achievement Award for her work in the songwriting field.

Tickets and more info: https://www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/david-benoit

06/19/2026

THIS WEEKEND AT THE PLAZA

42nd Street - The Musical (FILM) Generously Sponsored by Carol Fragen on Sunday, June 21 at 3pm. TIckets available at our box office.

One of Broadway's most classic and beloved tales, 42ND STREET, comes to U.S. cinema screens in the largest-ever production of the breathtaking musical.

Filmed in 2018 at London’s Theatre Royal the production is directed by the original author of the show, Mark Bramble. This eye-watering extravaganza is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards (“Lullaby of Broadway”, “We’re in the Money (the gold digger’s song), “42nd Street” and more), and show-stopping ensemble production numbers.

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06/18/2026

🗣️ ON SALE NOW Whitney Cummings at the Plaza September 12.

Whitney Cummings first gained recognition as a stand-up comedian and has since become one of the most distinctive and influential comedic voices of the past two decades. She co-created and co-wrote the Emmy Award-winning CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, while simultaneously creating, producing, and starring in NBC’s Whitney. She currently hosts the hit podcast Good for You and starred in Friends: The Game Show on Max, a fan competition series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic sitcom Friends.

Known for her bold, observational humor, Cummings is currently touring North America with her Big Baby tour, delivering her signature sharp wit and fearless perspective on navigating the world as a single mom. Her latest material dives into the chaos of personal growth, the comedy of owning your mistakes, and laugh-out-loud reflections on raising a son. Her stand-up continues to blend personal anecdotes with incisive cultural commentary.

Cummings has released six acclaimed stand-up specials across Netflix, Max, and Comedy Central. Beyond the stage, she’s the author of the 2017 memoir I’m Fine...And Other Lies [barnesandnoble.com], which offers an unflinchingly honest and humorous look at mental health and resilience. That same year, she made her directorial debut with The Female Brain, which she also co-wrote and starred in.

Cummings remains a creative force behind some of entertainment’s most original work. When she’s not on the road, she lives in Los Angeles with her son, Henry, her pack of rescue dogs, and her horse.

TICKETS: https://www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/whitney-cummings

06/17/2026

TONIGHT at The Plaza: Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul (Film)

This soaring music documentary traces Gregg Allman’s journey from a childhood scarred by his father’s murder to the heights of Southern rock and late-life sobriety, exploring grief, addiction, love, and the racially charged American South through his transcendent music. Tender and unsparing, featuring electrifying performances and archival recordings, the film reveals how Gregg’s unforgettable blend of rock, country and blues mirrored the music and struggles of his soul.

Movie begins at 7:30 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM.

Tickets available at the box office!

06/17/2026

ON SALE NOW The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash - January 20, 2027.

With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms,Shawn Barker has an uncanny resemblance to the original “Man In Black”. Delivering a truly one-of-a-kindshow,Barker revitalises the true character and spirit of Mr. Cash himself, one of America’s greatest musical icons. The energetic performance features Barker in character throughout theentire evening, walking the audience through each era of Cash’s life and music, including hits like “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Hurt”and “Ring of Fire,”complete with a full backing band.

Shawn Barker has been performing internationally as The Man In Black for over two decades and has performed thousands of shows, selling more than one million tickets over the course of his career. Born and raised in a working-class suburb of St. Louis, Barker took a schoolboy love for singing in church with his family and turned it into a career. The path to his current success wasn’t a straight line from gospel choir to Johnny Cash tribute act. After serving his country in the Army, Barker returned home to Missouri, took a job as a carpenter, and spent all of his freetime learning how to play the guitar.

He developed strength and versatility in his voice bymodeling his crooning on a cast of legends–Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. His performances quickly turned from hobby to profession, but oddly enough, Barker’s first touring gigs wereportraying Elvis, not Johnny Cash. Everything changed, however, when Barker was asked to audition for the part of Cash in a Hollywood production, as it became evident to the director and Barker himself that Johnny Cash was his true calling. From that point there was no turning back.The Man In Black has become the best Johnny Cash Tribute act in the world, with many productions and brands commissioning Barker and his baritone voice for radio, TV, and voiceover productions, to include Barker being featured in a national ad campaign for Coca-Cola.

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Don't miss a phenomenal Johnny Cash Tribute by Shawn Baker in Palm Springs at The Plaza Theatre. An uncanny resemblance to the original

06/17/2026

📅 Mark your calendars for November 5 and join us for "bare" - An artistic celebration of the male body. Generously sponsored by Joey Reiter & Nancy Burfield, Sue Stienkamp & Kathy Weremuik, and Rick Kammerer & Tim Cagle

Pulitzer Prize-nominated artist/photojournalist/filmmaker Robin Layton, Presents her newest book, “bare.” In this immersive visual event, Todd Boston, Billboard Top Ten Guitarist/Multi-Instrumentalist, will be playing live in front of Robin’s artwork/videos.

Tickets and more info: https://www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/bare-an-artist-celebration-of-the-male-body

06/16/2026

🗣️ NEW SHOW ALERT: Whitney Cummings at the Plaza September 12.

🎟️ On-Sale Thursday, June 18

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Known for her bold, observational humor, Cummings is currently touring North America with her Big Baby tour, delivering her signature sharp wit and fearless perspective on navigating the world as a single mom.

06/15/2026

FREE EVENT TONIGHT : PALM SPRINGS DESERT WINDS FROM BOOK TO STAGE

Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm NO TICKET NEEDED. Join us as we celebrate the XOXO Palm Springs City Wide Arts & Culture Celebration with Palm Springs Desert Winds.

The Palm Springs Desert Winds is a non-profit community ensemble founded in 2001 by Gary Moline. Growing from 17 to 115 members, we are now celebrating our 25th Season. Our organization features a symphonic band, jazz band, pep band, marching band, pop band, and small ensembles performing throughout the Coachella Valley.

We do more than perform. We actively support music education in our local community by providing scholarships to local high school graduates pursuing music education degrees, hosting annual workshops with guest composers for middle and high school bands and promoting inclusivity as a proud member of the Pride Bands Alliance.

We are excited to perform “A Spotlight on Broadway” on the Plaza Stage! Great Broadway shows originated from books and stories including The King and I, W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jekyll and Hyde, Les Misérables, Aladdin, Guys and Dolls and Beauty and the Beast. Find out more about us at

06/15/2026

NEW SHOW ALERT! David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown with Special Guest Courtney Fortune November 30 at The Plaza. Tickets on sale Friday at 10am!

In 1965, the first ever “Peanuts” animated special took place. It was a landmark event and it was the start of a tradition that would continue year after year. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a tradition enjoyed around the world by fans of all ages. Now, over 50 years later, Contemporary Jazz Piano Legend, David Benoit along with distinguished Vocalist, Courtney Fortune, is paying tribute to this incredible piece of entertainment history, with a “David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown With Special Guest Courtney Fortune”.

This inspirational tribute concert features the classic music of Vince Guaraldi along with “Charlie Brown Christmas” originals from David Benoit, who took over the helm as music composer for the new Charlie Brown Christmas TV Specials more than a decade ago, as well as classics from David Benoit’s illustrious career as a Multi- Grammy Nominated Solo Artist. The show also features the young voices of a local children’s choir, which serves as a wonderful way of getting the local community involved. The heart-warming show is sure to get the audience in that Christmas Spirit and bring out the‘kid’ in all of us this holiday season.

Courtney Fortune is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and performance coach. She has been recognized by the John Lennon Foundation, Glamour Magazine, and Genlux Magazine as "America's Next Big Jazz Singer”, and has written and performed songs for Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group, Sony Japan, Disney, Cartoon Network, MTV and ABC. She was named one of Glamour Magazine’s “Top 10 College Women” in 2009, and received the Brian Wilson Musical Achievement Award for her work in the songwriting field.