Joey English Box Office Report Segment - February 1, 2026
- Nigel Dettelbach
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Hour 3 Seg 1 - Joey English Box Office Report Segment
- LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
BOX OFFICE REPORT w/ Joe Smith and Barbara Kerr email; joeyenglishboxofficereport@gmail.com
- REPORT – Now that the new theater season is in full swing go to www.joeyenglish.com for more about these highlights. Also, schedules can change, so be certain to check the individual website for current times.
- REPORT on 3rd party Tickets; BUYER BEWARD.
- CASINO CORNER
- REPORT on AGUA CALIENTE – THE SHOW (32-250 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270)
▪ 02-07; Ara Avetisyan and Alik Avetisyan
▪ 02-13; Arrival from Sweden: The Music of Abba
▪ 02-14; Air Supply-50th Anniversary Celebration
▪ 02.19; An Evening with Bernadette Peters in concert with the Desert Symphony
▪ 02-20; Sons of Legion-Soul to Sol Tour
▪ 02-21; Smokey Robinson: Legacy Tour
▪ 02-27; Fitz and the Tantrums-Mon on the Moon Winter Tour
▪ 02;28; Legends of Pop Festival
- (contact info:www.aguacalientecasinos.com)
- REPORT ON SPOTLIGHT 29 (46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 92236) All Shows in the Spotlight Room
-02-14; Peabo Bryson
▪ 02-21; Engelbert Humperdink
▪ 02-28; Dionne Warwick
- (contact info: www.spotlight29.com).
- REPORT ON FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT (84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio. 92203).
- 02-07; Ernest: Live from the South
▪ 02-14; The Righteous Brothers
▪ 02-15; BXS Bryndis X Siempre
▪ 02-20; Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
▪ 02-21; Jim Jefferies
- (contact info: www.fantasyspringsresort.com)
- REPORT ON MORONGO CASINO RESORT (49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 92230)
▪ 02-06 & 07; Playlist
▪ 02-13 & 14; Eevaan Tre
▪ 02-15; Juan Del Diabl
▪ 02-20 & 21; Fresh Play
▪ 02-22; Los Grandes De Desierto
▪ 02-27 & 28; Identity Theft the Band
▪ 02-27; Mi Banda El Mexicano de Casimiro Zamudio
▪ 02-28; Brian McKnigh
- (contact info:www.morongocasinoresort.com).
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- REPORT ON THE ACRISURE ARENA (75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, CA. /92211)
▪ 02.11; Cardi B. The Little Miss Drama Tour
▪ 02-14; How The West Was Won Hip Hop in the Desert
- (contact info:www.acrisurearena.com 9).
- REPORT ON THE BENT (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. @
the P.S. Cultural Center)
-02-12 through 02-28; “In The Wake”
Set against the presidential election and political turmoil of 2000, Ellen – an activist and writer – unapologetically weaves her complex passions through the lives of her family and friends in this funny, intelligent and searing play by Lisa Kron, who also wrote the book and lyrics for the Tony Award winning musical “Fun Home.” Director Laura Stearns has said that this is a play about contradictions – both emotional and political. She describes it as intimate, urgent and incredibly entertaining. The cast includes Kim Schroeder Long (known to many in our region as a talented singer but also an impressive actress), Kudra Wagner, J. Clare Merritt, Jessica Lenz, Sharianne Greer, Allie Herb and…from New York City…Ashley Robinson, who has acting credits from New York to London’s West End. He also wrote the book for the new musical based on “Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy
- (contact info: www.thebent.org.)
- REPORT ON CVREP (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., C. C. 92234)
- 02-25-03-15; “Guys and Dolls”
This classic musical by Frank Loesser ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, the show has won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. But it will be an entirely new experience at CVRep as you enter the den of thieves and Prohibition. Gambling will be what you do when you enter Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City; the CVRep production of Guys and Dolls will show you just how tough you had to be to get by as a night club dancer, illegal craps game organizer, high roller or missionary. This will be a version of this oddball romantic comedy like you have never seen it before.
- (contact info: www.cvrep.org).
- REPORT ON DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. @ the P.S. Cultural Center)
- (contact info: www.desertensembletheatre.org.)
- REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS (45175 Fargo St., Indio, CA.)
Through 02-15; Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” -02-14 thru 03-08; “The Graduate” The coffee is strong, the jokes are sharp, and the egos are enormous in Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor. Inspired by Simon’s own days in the writers’ room of Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this behind-the-scenes comedy captures the outrageous antics, razor-sharp banter, and heartfelt camaraderie of a team of comic geniuses from the genius that was Neil Simon. Sheldon Safir and Stan Jenson – two regional favorites – are among the cast members. Based on the 1963 coming-of-age classic and scripted by Terry Johnson, The Graduate follows Benjamin Braddock, a twenty-one-year-old recent college graduate facing high expectations from his parents and uncertainty about his future. Upon returning home, Ben is seduced by Mrs. Robinson—the wife of his father’s business partner—beginning a secret affair that unravels when he falls for her daughter, Elaine. DTW’s production is presented in the round in their intimate Blackbox Theater
- (contact info: www.dtworks.org.) - REPORT ON DESERT THEATRICALS (Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre @ 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R. M., CA. 92270) -02-07; Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. share the stage once more in “The Rat Pack Hour” | 7 p.m. This musical journey will take you back to the hot nights of Las Vegas and Palm Springs where the Rat Pack ruled and no one could touch the shark-skinned cool of Frank, Dean and Sammy. All the camaraderie, all the jokes and banter and all the classics like “Come Fly with Me,” “Lady Is a Tramp,” “My Way” and “New York, New York”, “Volare,” “That Old Black Magic,” and “Candy Man.” Tickets are free but they are required and it has already sold out. You must arrive by 6:30 p.m. to claim your guaranteed seats. Gates open at 6:00. - (contact info: www.desert-theatricals.com.) - REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS (605 S. Riverside Dr., P.S.) - 02-26 thru 03-08; “Destroying David” In this West Coast premiere by Jason Odell Williams, an art restorer/docent gives the audience a private after-hours tour of Michelangelo’s David at Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia. As they describe the history of one of the world’s greatest sculptures, we slowly discover they are grieving the death of their son. Starring Aleisha Force (whom you have seen on series including “This Is Us,” “For All Mankind,” and “Prison Break”) and directed by Craig Wells, “Destroying David” is also a journey through the inner world of someone struggling with loss, love, and what it means to preserve what we hold dear. “Destroying David” runs - (contact info: www.dezartperforms.org ). - REPORT ON THE MCCALLUM THEATRE; (73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92260) ▪ 02-01; Compagnie Herve Koubi Sol Invictus
▪ 02-03; Counterpoint Presented in partnership with the PS Friends of Philharmonic
▪ 02-06 & 07; McCallum Theatre Orchestra
▪ 02-10 thru 02-15; The TEN Tenors
▪ 02-17; The Los Angeles Philharmonic
▪ 02-18; Great American Crooners
▪ 02-19; Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch on Piano
▪ 02-20; Teatro Lirico d’Europa Rigoletto
▪ 02-21; The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra
▪ 02-22; National Geographic Live-Life on the Move
▪ 02-23; Patti LuPone
▪ 02-24; Academy of St Martin in the Fields
▪ 02-25 thru 03-01; Clue On Stage! - (contact info: www.mccallumtheatre.org.)
- REPORT ON OSCAR’S PALM SPRINGS (125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way #108, Palm Springs, CA. 92262)
- REPORT ON PALM CANYON THEATRE (538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S.)
- 02-06 thru 03-01; “Hair”
“Hair” captures the spirit of the 1960s counterculture as a tribe of young hippies fight for peace, love, and identity in a turbulent era. This vibrant rock musical is bursting with freedom, rebellion, and powerful anthems . - (contact info: www.palmcanyontheatre.net.)
- REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
(2300 e. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262)
▪ 02-02; VIP Lounge Mon Petit Salon Jeremie Levi
▪ 02-03; VIP Lounge Melba Biller’s Jazz Oasis
▪ 02-04; VIP Lounge Cocktails & Cabaret: Francesca Amari, Jeff Lantz
▪ O2-13; Mom at the Movies: My Six Loves. 02-20: Bus Stop. Both at 7 p.m. Actor, author and playwright Luke Yankee discussing the films of his mother, Academy Award, Emmy Award and Tony Award winning actress Eileen Heckart.
▪ 02-14; Jessica Vosk – Broadway’s Best in the West Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for electrifying roles on musical theater and concert stages. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in November 2021 in a sold-out solo show titled My Golden Age and returned to Carnegie Hall in 2022 to headline Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration
- (contact info:.www.psculturalcenter.org.)
- REPORT ON THE PS UNDERGROUND (1900 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. CA. 92264)
-02-14; Sitcom
▪ 02-15,16,17; Queens of Soul and Jazz
▪ 02-18,19,20,21; Palm Springs Holiday
▪ 02-22; Bacon, Beehives & Bubbly
▪ 02-28; Woodstock
- (contact info:www.psunderground.com )
- REPORT ON PLAZA THEATRE (128 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. 92262)
REPORT ON THE PLAZA THEATRE (128 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262)
▪ 02.01; Love, Alaska
▪ 02.04; Piaf-The Show
▪ 02-06 and 02-07; “Replay: The Importance of Being Earnest in New York” Oscar Wilde’s timeless satire gets a fresh and inventive twist from Tony Award-winning lyricist and director David Zippel setting it in present day New York City and East Hampton. The cast (who will be performing with scripts in hand) features two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole (Grey Gardens, War Paint), Isabella Coben (Modern Family, Young Sheldon), two-time Tony winner Judy Kaye (Phantom of the Opera, Nice Work If You Can Get It), Tony Award winner Priscilla Lopez (A Chorus Line, In the Heights), Jess Salgueiro (Frasier, The Boys), Drama Desk Winner Ryan Spahn (Daniel’s Husband), Emmy and Tony nominee Michael Urie (Ugly Betty, Shrinking), and Tony Award winner Lillias White (The Life, Hadestown), ensuring Wilde’s razor-sharp wit is delivered with brilliance and style. (The Plaza has noted that actors are subject to change.)
▪ 02-07; National Theatre Live - The Importance of Being Earnest
▪ 02-08; Mania - The Abba Tribute
▪ 02-09; Joss Stone
▪ 02-10; Palm Springs Speaks Presents Cheech Marin
▪ 02-11; Susanne Vega
▪ 02-12; Priscilla Presley
▪ 02-13; The Rat Pack is Back
▪ 02-14; Sweet Caroline-Neil Diamond Tribute starring Jay White
▪ 02-15; Micky Dolenz
▪ 02-16; Aloe Blacc
▪ 02-17; Palm Springs Symphony-From Mozart to Modern: A Symphony Across Time Journey through centuries of music, from the elegance of Mozart to bold contemporary masterpieces. This one-night-only event promises rich sounds, rhythmic surprises, and a festive atmosphere to match the Mardi Gras spirit!
▪ 02-18; Lucie Arnaz – “Sing Happy”
▪ 02-19 & 20; Dean Z
▪ 02-20; Hollywood Meets the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre: A Multimedia Journey
▪ 02-21: Eliane Elias – The Soul of Bossa Nova
▪ 02-21; Preservation Hall Jazz Band
▪ 02-22; Lisa Fischer with Grand Baton
▪ 02-22; Esperanza Spalding (the five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist – including two Best Jazz Vocal awards and the first Best New Artist GRAMMY® given to a jazz artist)
▪ 02-23; Bianca Del Rio (rescheduled from 1/21)
▪ 02-24; Wade Rouse in Conversation with Steven Rowley
▪ 02-26; The Marshall Tucker Band
▪ 02-27; Bianca Del Rio (rescheduled from 1/22)
▪ 02-28; Monet X Change
▪ 02-29; Judy Collins
- (contact info: www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com)
- REPORT ON PRISM THEATER (435 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Palm Springs, CA.)
- REPORT ON THE PURPLE ROOM (1900 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. 92264)
▪ Tuesdays - Jazz legend Rose Mallett sings the music of Holiday, Vaughn, Ellington
▪ Wednesdays - Swing to the music of the Rat Pack era.
▪ Thursdays - The Most Romantic Night in Palm Springs. Dinner and music by the Andy Fraga Combo.
▪ 02-01; The Judy Show
▪ 02-06 & 07; Dragapella!
▪ 02-08; Elvis: The Early Years
▪ 02-15; The Judy Show
▪ 02-20 & 21; Ben Jones: Timeless
▪ 02-22; The Judy Show
▪ 02-27; Rose Mallett: Songs of Sarah
- (contact info: www.purpleroompalmsprings.com).
- REPORT ON THE RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY & OBSERVATORY (71-100 ca. 111, R.M. 92270)
February 9; Classic Hollywood Comedies: Lover Come Back from 1-3:15 p.m.
Join us for laughter and lots of it, as award-winning producer and author Steven C. Smith hosts four weeks of classic Hollywood comedies. After the success of 1959’s Pillow Talk, Doris Day and Rock Hudson re-teamed for this sexy comedy that may be their best collaboration. Day and Hudson play rival Madison Avenue ad execs who merge romantically, in a plot that mixes Mad Men-era satire, mistaken identity, and censor-teasing dialogue. Tony Randall and the alluring Edie Adams add to the fun.
▪ February 10; Dr. Kevin Hainline Day | 2–8:30 p.m.
Dr. Kevin Hainline is an astronomy professor and researcher on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) near infrared camera (NIRCam) science team at The University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory. His research focuses on hunting for ultra distant galaxies from the dawn of time, supermassive black holes that grow secluded by dust, and cold brown dwarfs at the edge of the Milky Way using the unprecedented power of JWST. Dr. Hainline has a passion for science outreach education and has spoken about astronomy and our relation to the stars at events around the world. The Cosmos in Its Infancy: Galaxies at the Dawn of Time • 2–3 pm Dr. Hainline will share how he and his team discovered some of the farthest galaxies known to humanity, including the incredible record-breaking JADES-GS-z14-0, and why these distant galaxies matter to you almost fourteen billion years later
▪ February 18; DeAndre Simmons Presents: The Negro Speaks of Rivers | 2–3:30 p.m.
February is Black History Month. This powerful solo recital features renowned bass-baritone and San Diegan DeAndre Simmons as he brings to life “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”—an evocative program honoring the legacy of Black composers through classical works, opera arias, spirituals, and poetic song. This stirring performance celebrates the depth, resilience, and artistry of the Black musical tradition, delivered with soul and sophistication by one of opera’s most compelling voices.
▪ February 19; Strong Words | 7-9 p.m.
Running for 15 years, celebrating 100+ performances, and described as “the best spoken word show in LA,” Strong Words is coming to Rancho Mirage for the first time. A specially produced show will feature a delightful collection of stories from diverse perspectives and demographics, creating a community experience where everyone feels they belong...and that they have stumbled into something wonderful. Join wordsmiths and performing artists from across our cultural landscape for an unforgettable 90 minutes of pure storytelling magic in this heartwarming, life-affirming event.
▪ February 23; Classic Hollywood Comedies: The Devil In Miss Jones | 1–3 pm
Discover the comic chops and irresistible charm of Jean Arthur, a favorite of directors Frank Capra and Billy Wilder, in this “hilarious and human” gem. Arthur plays an overworked department store clerk who befriends an elderly new employee (Charles Coburn). But he’s really the store’s owner—a grouchy tycoon spying on staff. The result is a Capra-esque comedy as beguiling and clever as it is timely.
- (contact info:www.ranchomiragelibrary.org).
- REPORT ON REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 s. Palm Cyon., Dr., P.S.)
02-13 thru 03-01; “Pippin” ▪ 02-22; “Simply Sondheim: A Fundraiser for Revolution Stage Company
The Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz won multiple Tony Awards for its original 1972 Broadway production and its 2013 revival. Directed and choreographed by Nathan Wilson (who also stars as the Leading Player) with music direction by Kurt Kelley, “Pippin” is a musical about a young prince, heir to Emperor Charlemagne, searching for meaning, purpose, and his "Corner of the Sky." This production also features local favorites including Donald Kelley, Billy L’Amour and Sonia Reavis.
RSC Producer Greg Hicks presents “Simply Sondheim” featuring veteran Broadway male performers along with Broadway legend, Teri Ralston (who appeared in the original productions of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” and “A Little Night Music”), to celebrate the late, great composer.
- (contact info: www.revolutionstagecompany.com).
- REPORT ON THE ROOST (68718 e. Palm Canyon # 203, Cathedral City, CA.
02-02; Open Mic Night
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02-03; Karaoke Night with Sean Boyle
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02-07; Gennine Francis Jackson
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02-09; Open Mic Night
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02-12; Jason Weber
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02-15; Ethyl’s Place Bingo
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02-16; Open Mic Night
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02-17; Karaoke Night with Sean Boyle
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02-18; The Roost Revue: Love Is Love
Host Jason Mannino and musical director Kurt Jordan will welcome guest artists include Broadway veteran Seth Hampton, Jeffrey Adair, Heather Joy and Barbara Kerr for an intimate cabaret evening dedicated to the many facets of love—from the romantic and the platonic to the resilient and the universal. As Jason Mannino noted: “Love is Love is a celebration of the bonds we choose, the lives we share, and the music that carries those emotions. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, a friend, or simply your love for great theater, this night is about the common thread that ties us all together.”
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02-19; Sherie Rae Parker
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02-21; Jai Rodriguez
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02-23; Open Mic Night
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02-24; Karaoke Night with Sean Boyle
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02/25; Marisa Corvo
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02-26; Jeff St Germain
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02-28; Gennine Francis Jackson
- (contact info: www.theroostcc.com)
- REPORT ON THIRD PARTY TICKETS; Buyer Beware
- (contact info: Email: joeyenglishboxofficereport.com).
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