Joey English Box Office Report Segment - July 5, 2026
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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.
- REPORT that It’s impossible for us to cover all the exciting performances and events happening this month in the time we have with Joey. But we hope you’ll visit her website – joeyenglish.com – to learn more about these highlights – and many more.
BOX OFFICE REPORT w/ Joe Smith and Barbara Kerr email; joeyenglishboxofficereport@gmail.com
- CASINO CORNER
- REPORT on AGUA CALIENTE – THE SHOW (32-250 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270)
7-10 & 07-11; Jo Koy-Live
• 7-18; David Spade - I Got a Feel For It
• 7-21; Goo Goo Dolls
• 7-24; Bill Burr Live
• 7-31; Jake Owen
• 8-1; Kings of Chaos
- REPORT ON SPOTLIGHT 29 (46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 92236) All Shows in the Spotlight
7-18; Ezequiel Pena
▪ 7-19; Happy Together Tour
▪ 7-25; Carlos Daniels: Juan Gabriel Tribute
- (contact info: www.spotlight29.com).
- REPORT ON FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT (84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio. 92203).
7-25; Cole Swindel
- (contact info: www.fantasyspringsresort.com)
- REPORT ON MORONGO CASINO RESORT (49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 92230)
07-10; Dareyes de la Sierra (Regional Mexican)
▪ 07-17; Australia's Thunder From Down Under (Oasis Pool).
▪ 07-18; Midland (Country)
- (contact info:www.morongocasinoresort.com).
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- REPORT ON THE ACRISURE ARENA (75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, CA. /92211)
7-31 through 8.2; Dancing with the Stars fan conventions and live show. Featuring past contestants and celebrity dancers: BRANDON ARMSTRONG, LINDSAY ARNOLD, RYLEE ARNOLD, ALAN BERSTEN, HAILEY BILLS, HANNAH BROWN, SHARNA BURGESS, WITNEY CARSON, VAL CHMERKOVSKIY, SASHA FARBER, DANIELLE FISHEL, XOCHITL GOMEZ, JOEY GRAZIADEI, ELAINE HENDRIX, RASHAD JENNINGS, JENNA JOHNSON, DANIELLA KARAGACH, AMANDA KLOOTS, WHITNEY LEAVITT, PHAEDRA PARKS, PASHA PASHKOV, JAN RAVNIK, GLEB SAVCHENKO, JOJO SIWA, EMMA SLATER, EZRA SOSA, BRITT STEWART, JOHNNY WEIR, RUMER WILLIS, KRISTI YAMAGUCHI, GINGER ZEE – plus legendary Dancing with the Stars Judges CARRIE ANN INABA AND BRUNO TONIOLI.
- (contact info:www.acrisurearena.com 9).
- REPORT ON THE BENT (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. @
the P.S. Cultural Center)
- (contact info: www.thebent.org.)
- REPORT ON CVREP (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., C. C. 92234)
7-7; Summer Cabaret Series – Robert Yacko
Robert Yacko is a veteran of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theatres across the country and has been a denizen of Los Angeles stages for decades. He led the L.A. premiere of Sondheim & Lapine’s Sunday In The Park With George, the West Coast Premiere of Karen Zacarias’ Legacy Of Light as Voltaire, and the L.A. Premiere of Chess with Jodi Benson. Robert has appeared in recent years with Laura Pulver (of BBC’s Sherlock) in Parade, and with Lilias White in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, both at the Mark Taper Forum; also with David Alan Grier, Ana Gasteyer, Lea Salonga, Megan Hilty and Steven Weber in Annie at the Hollywood Bowl. Robert is hailed as one of today’s leading cabaret and concert singers.
▪ 7-9; Summer Cabaret Series – Emily Skinner
Emily Skinner’s Broadway credits include The Cher Show, Prince of Broadway (Outer Critics Circle Award nomination), Side Show (Tony nomination, Drama League Award), Jekyll & Hyde, The Full Monty, James Joyce’s The Dead, Dinner at Eight (Outer Critics Circle nomination), Billy Elliot (Broadway World Award). Off-Broadway: Picnic (Transport Group, Drama Desk Nomination), Jerry Springer The Opera (Carnegie Hall); Fiorello!, No Strings, Pardon My English, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (all at City Center Encores!); My Life With Albertine (Playwrights Horizons). And she has performed in such prestigious theatres as The Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Long Wharf, The MUNY, St Louis Rep, American Conservatory Theatre, The Old Globe, Goodspeed, and Theatre Under The Stars.
▪ 7-14; Summer Cabaret Series – “Broadway Showstoppers: A Valentine to Broadway Love Songs” with host Glenn Rosenblum and special guest Alix Korey
Glenn Rosenblum is a dynamic lecturer, stage and television actor known as a bona fide “theatre-phile,” and he’s back with two more episodes in his entertaining, information packed, rich behind-the-scenes tales Broadway Showstoppers. He will welcome Broadway veteran Alix Korey as his special guest. Alix is a veteran of ten Broadway shows, the last being the recent revival of Fiddler On The Roof as Yenta the matchmaker. Others include co-starring roles in All Shook Up, CHICAGO, Neil Simon’s 45 Seconds From Broadway, Triumph Of Love, Ain’t Broadway Grand and Pirates Of Penzance. For her many Off- Broadway appearances, she received two Drama Desk nominations, an Outer Critics Circle nomination, and a Dramaleague award. She has appeared in numerous films and prime time TV shows, and has released two award-winning solo CDs. 3 | P a g e
▪ 7-16 Summer Cabaret Series – Sarah Uriarte Berry – “For the Love of Judy”
Sarah Uriarte Berry will touch hearts and recall treasured memories during “For the Love of Judy.” No last name required. This will be a lovefest. Sarah Uriarte Berry has starred in five Broadway shows and three Broadway National tours. She has headlined at the New York City Opera and was a soloist at Carnegie Hall with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marin Alsop. On Broadway, she is, perhaps, most noted for creating the role Franca in The Light In The Piazza at Lincoln Center Theatre, for which she received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations. Prior to that, she appeared as Belle in Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, Eponine in Les Misérables, Nicola in Taboo, and as Diana in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning Next To Normal. She also appeared in the title role for New York City Opera’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
▪ 7-21 Summer Cabaret Series – Nic & Desi – “Song, Dance and Romance”
Step into the golden age of entertainment with a dazzling evening of song, dance, and romance starring award-winning married Broadway duo Nic Dromard & Desi Davar. With credits spanning Wicked, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, West Side Story, and more, this real-life husband and wife team brings their signature blend of powerhouse vocals, showstopping tap dance, and magnetic chemistry to the stage in a celebration of Broadway, Hollywood, and the American Songbook.
▪ 7-23 Summer Cabaret Series – “The Cook Book” –Mary Vanarsdel Sings the Barbara Cook Songbook
Mary Vanarsdel is a multi-award-winning actress and singer with nearly 150 credits to her name. She is best known for originating the role of Miss Shingle in the First National Broadway tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical A Gentleman's Guide To Love And Murder and for originating The Bird Woman in the First National Broadway tour of Mary Poppins. She has been seen in productions coast to coast at many of the top regional theaters as well as in film and television.
▪ 7-28; Summer Cabaret Series – “The Holidays in July (Broadway’s Holiday Songs and A Little From Hollywood Too” with host Glenn Rosenblum and special guests Eileen Barnett and Dana Meller from Broadway and LA’s Musical Theatre Guild
Eileen Barnett’s first job was as a pit singer in Stephen Sondheim's “Company.” Eileen performed the role of Fosca in MTG's West Coast premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Passion, for which she won a Robby Award, as well as "Big Edie" Bouvier Beals in Grey Gardens, Lady In The Dark, A New Brain, Little Women and Rags. She has taken her cabaret act to both coasts and has recorded two CD's: Eileen Barnett Live At The Cinegrill and a children’s recording, Broadway With A Beat. Dana Meller appeared on Broadway as Eponine in Les Misérables and as Estelle in the first national tour of The Full Monty. Her regional credits include performances at the Kennedy Center, North Shore Music Theatre, Santa Rosa Theatre, Utah Musical Theatre, The Directors Club (NYC), and The New York Theatre Workshop.
▪ 7-30 Summer Cabaret Series – Davis Gaines
Davis Gaines performed the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera more than 2,000 times on Broadway, in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Subsequently, he was chosen by Hal Prince and Andrew Lloyd Webber to play the leading role in the World Premiere of Whistle Down the Wind. Other Broadway and National Tour credits include Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! (with Carol Channing), Camelot (with Richard Burton), and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (with Alexis Smith). Additionally, Gaines has sung for six U.S. Presidents and with virtually every major symphony orchestra in North America, including the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl. A native of Orlando, he currently resides in Los Angeles and is a frequent singer of our National Anthem for the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Dodgers.
- 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.)
7.6 to 7-24; Summer Kids Camp
Since 1017, KidsWorks has trained over a 1000 students each year in acting, singing and dance. Two productions will be presented: “Winnie the Pooh: The Musical” (ages 8-12) and “Hadestown: Teen Edition” (Ages 13-17). On July 24: the final performance – a fully staged musical for family and friends. - (contact info: www.dtworks.org.)
- REPORT ON DESERT THEATRICALS (Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre @ 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R. M., CA. 92270
07-17 and 07-18; The Youth Theatre Performance of “Peter Pan” features the much loved characters of Peter, Wendy, Michael and John as they take a trip to Neverland to meet the Lost Boys, Captain Hook and Tiger Lily and discover what it means to never grow up. An adaptation of the J.M. Barrie novel from 1903, “Peter Pan” is an all-time classic. Experience the magic of live theatre by joining us for this short play that is sure to be enjoyed by kids of all ages. Admission is free, however tickets are required. ▪ Showtimes are 6 - 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17 and 2 - 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 18
- (contact info: www.desert-theatricals.com.)
- REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS (605 S. Riverside Dr., P.S.)
- (contact info: www.dezartperforms.org ).
- REPORT ON THE MCCALLUM THEATRE; (73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92260)
- (contact info: www.mccallumtheatre.org.)
- REPORT ON OSCAR’S PALM SPRINGS (125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way #108, Palm Springs, CA. 92262)
- (contact info: www.oscarspalmsprings.com).
- REPORT ON PALM CANYON THEATRE (538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S.)
7.17 through 07-26; “The Wizard of Oz” | A Kids Summer Camp production. Summer Kids Camp continues until August
- (contact info; www.palmcanyontheatre.net.)
- REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER (2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262)
Classic films on the big screen
07-11; Jaws
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07-12; The King and I
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07-18; The Last Time I Saw Paris with special film introductions (themed clips, interviews and more)
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07-19; Thoroughly Modern Millie
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07-25; The Way We Were
▪ 07-26; The Girl Can't Help It
- (contact info: www.psculturalcenter.org.)
- REPORT ON THE PALM SPRINGS YOUTH PLAYWRITES FESTIVAL (Cathedral Canyon Business Park, 35688 Cathedral Canyon Blvd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234)
- REPORT ON THE PS UNDERGROUND (1900 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. CA. 92264
- (contact info; www.psunderground.com )
REPORT ON PLAZA THEATRE (128 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. 92262
▪ At the Plaza, there is something for almost everyone.
▪ 7-9 and 7-10; “Forbidden Broadway” David Green’s Musical Theatre University presents the legendary long-running Off-Broadway musical revue delivering a hilarious, razor-sharp send-up of Broadway’s biggest hits and brightest stars.
▪ 7-11; “Grease” The classic, much loved movie is being presented as part of the Plaza’s summer sing-along series.
▪ 7-16 and 07-17; “Footloose” David Green’s Musical Theatre University, The Plaza Theatre and The Palm Springs Unified School District present “Broadway at the Plaza – A Regional Summer Stock” featuring talented young people from throughout the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire in full-staged productions of Broadways biggest hit musicals. “Footloose” is the explosive musical adapted from the iconic feature film. It tells the story of Ren McCormack, a city teen who moves to a small town where dancing is banned by a strict preacher, leading him to challenge the rules, find romance, and help the community heal and rediscover joy through music and dance. The show includes hits like "Let's Hear It for the Boy" and "Holding Out for a Hero," alongside new songs for the stage, and it earned Tony nominations for its book and score.
▪ 7-19; “Titanic The Musical” With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone, the original Broadway production of “Titanic the Musical” won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. This stunning production, captured live on stage for cinema screenings, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere, where it won sweeping critical acclaim. Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, “Titanic the Musical” captures the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own: all innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them when the “unsinkable” ship collided with an iceberg on its maiden voyage.
▪ 7-26; “One Night of Queen” featuring Gary Mullen & The Works For over 20 years, Gary Mullen & The Works have been performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert, featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums and Alan McGeoch on bass guitar. The band will have you dancing in the aisles as they present the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time: QUEEN! This isn’t an ordinary tribute, this is a true Rock‘n’ Roll experience!
▪ 7-28; “The Marvelous Miss Gender” Starring Bosco Bosco from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 (2022) and All Stars 10 (2025) is now headlining her first ever solo tour. “The Marvelous Miss Gender” is cinematic two-act musical comedy that shows the artist at her most formidable as she reveals her supervillain alter ego: Miss Gender. Enter Miss Gender’s lair and watch as Bosco blends comic book noir, burlesque, dance, high-fashion, satirical storytelling, showstopping lip sync numbers, stand-up, and over-the-top camp for a narrative-driven and immersive night of drag spectacle
▪ 8-2; “International Classical Concerts” The internationally renowned Latsos Piano Duo, a Steinway Ensemble, promises an unforgettable afternoon filled with passion, poetry, and exceptional artistry in their captivating concert for piano four hands. The program features a blend of cherished classical piano pieces alongside evocative new works by living American composer Joe Giarrusso, showcasing the expressive power of music in its most intimate form. This performance is not just a concert; it is a celebration of the deep emotional connection that music can evoke. Attendees can expect a rich tapestry of sound that highlights both the timeless beauty of classical repertoire and the innovative spirit of contemporary composition, making for an extraordinary musical experience.
- (contact info: www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com)
- REPORT ON PRISM THEATER (435 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Palm Springs, CA.) – (contact info: www.prismtheater.org)
- REPORT ON THE PURPLE ROOM (1900 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. 92264) (contact info: www.purpleroompalmsprings.com).
- REPORT ON THE RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY & OBSERVATORY (71-100 ca. 111, R.M. 92270 - (contact info:www.ranchomiragelibrary.org).
- REPORT ON REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 s. Palm Cyon., Dr., P.S.)
- (contact info: www.revolutionstagecompany.com).
- REPORT ON THE ROOST (68718 e. Palm Canyon # 203, Cathedral City, CA.
7-6; Open Mic Night with Joel Baker on the piano
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7-7; Karaoke Night with Sean Boyle
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7-8; Marisa Corvo Signatures
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7-12; Ethyl’s Place Bingo
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7-20; Open Mic Night with Joel Baker on the piano
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7-21; Karaoke with Sean Boyle
▪ 7-22; Marisa Corvo Signatures
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7-27; Open Mic Night with Joel Baker on the piano
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7-28; Karaoke Night with Sean Boyle
- (contact info: www.theroostcc.com)
- REPORT ON SPIRIT ANIMAL AT THE HOTEL ZOSO (150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262)
- (contact info: www.hotelzosopalmsprings.com/entertainment)
- REPORT ON THIRD PARTY TICKETS;
Buyer Beware
▪ REPORT THAT there are so many exciting performances and events that it’s impossible to capture it all in our time with Joey. Also, schedules can change so be sure to check the individual websites for current listings. You can find them all in our monthly report on Joey’s website: joeyenglish.com – you will find some bonus recommendations that we think you’ll enjoy.
▪ If you have an upcoming event to share, contact us at joeyenglishboxofficereport@gmail.com
▪ Until next month - when we join Joey again to showcase exciting performances and events across our region – that’s entertainment!
- (contact info: Email: joeyenglishboxofficereport.com).
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