Joey English Box Office Report Segment - March 1, 2026
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Hour 3 Seg 1 - Joey English Box Office Report Segment
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BOX OFFICE REPORT w/ Joe Smith and Barbara Kerr email; joeyenglishboxofficereport@gmail.com
- REPORT – that the season is in full swing. In March alone, there’s the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament, Fashion Week El Paseo and the Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival. 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.
- REPORT on 3rd party Tickets; BUYER BEWARE.
- CASINO CORNER
- REPORT on AGUA CALIENTE – THE SHOW (32-250 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270)
03-06; Jim Breuer: Find The Funny
▪ 03-07; Arsen Shakhunts
▪ 03-11; the Music of Billy Joel. Starring Michael Cavanaugh with the Desert Symphony
▪ 03-13; Seth Meyers: Live
▪ 03-14; Boy George & Culture Club
▪ 03-20; Chippendales Talk Dirty To Me World Tour 2026
▪ 03-21; Mr. Speed: A Night of Kiss
▪ 03-26; Jackly & Buckcherry
▪ 03-27; David Foster & Katharine McPhee
▪ 03-28; The Price is Right Live-On Stage - (contact info:www.aguacalientecasinos.com)
- REPORT ON SPOTLIGHT 29 (46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 92236) All Shows in the Spotlight Room
03-07; Concrete “That’s Not me” Tour
• 03-20; Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners: 2026 American Tour
• 03-21; Latin Legacy: Starring Baby bash, Lil Rob, MC Magic
• 03-28; Tower of Power - (contact info: www.spotlight29.com).
- REPORT ON FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT (84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio. 92203).
03-07; John Mulaney - Mister Whatever
▪ 03-14; Carly Pearce
▪ 03-21; Ill Divo
▪ 03-27; Fantasma Y Su Equipo Armado - (contact info: www.fantasyspringsresort.com)
- REPORT ON MORONGO CASINO RESORT (49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 92230)
03-01; Kenneth Choi
▪ 03-20; Rick Ross
▪ 03-28; The Band Perry - (contact info:www.morongocasinoresort.com).
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- REPORT ON THE ACRISURE ARENA (75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, CA. /92211)
03.11; Ricardo Arjona
▪ 03-15-16 Peso Pluma
- (contact info:www.acrisurearena.com 9).
- REPORT ON THE BENT (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. @ the P.S. Cultural Center)
03-18 and 03-19; “The Green Room”
This is a staged reading of a new play by Jason Reale, known to many of us as a gifted director and scenic designer. Jason is also directing his play about a disgraced Republican senator, a cynical leftist journalist, and a canceled drag queen who are trapped in the stark backstage holding space of a late night talk show. As the Bent websitedescribes it: “The lights never dim, the cameras never roll, and the door never opens…The Green Room reimagines Sartre’s existential classic for our media-saturated age. There is no host. No audience. And…no exit.”
- (contact info: www.thebent.org.)
- REPORT ON CVREP (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., C. C. 92234)
Extended for a fourth week – now continuing through 3-22; “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)
03-06 through 03-15; “Meteor Shower” by Steve Martin
Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. This production is directed by Keith Hoffman and stars four Desert Star Award winners and nominees: Skylar Gaines, Theresa Jewett, Lizzie Sosa and David Youse.
- (contact info: www.desertensembletheatre.org.)
- REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS (45175 Fargo St., Indio, CA.)
Continuing thru 03-08; “The Graduate” 03-13 through 04-04; “The Cher Show” With three actresses portraying the life and career of the Grammy and Oscar winning icon at different points in her life, the theater says the show about the “Goddess of Pop” will turn back time. 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) 03-13 through 03-15; “Chicago” The 2026 Broadway season of Desert Theatricals begins in March and they promise to razzle dazzle you with “Chicago.” It’s the tale of Roxie Hart who murders her cheating lover and convinces her husband, Amos, to take the rap. When Amos turns on her, Roxie is sent to Death Row where she and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines. With great music by Kander and Ebb – and a Broadway version staged by the immortal Bob Fosse – “Chicago” was ahead of its time when it premiered in 1975. But it has stood the test of time as a hard-edged look at the “American Dream” – fame, fortune and acquittal. - (contact info: www.desert-theatricals.com.)
- REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS (605 S. Riverside Dr., P.S.) Continuing through 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 75 minutes with no intermission - (contact info: www.dezartperforms.org ).
- REPORT ON THE MCCALLUM THEATRE; (73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92260)
03-01; Clue-Live on Stage!
▪ 03-05; Trisha Yearwood: The Mirror Tour
▪ 03-07; Itzhak Perlman in Recital
▪ 03-08; San Diego Symphony
▪ 03-10; Celtic Spells
▪ 03-11; Michael Blaustein
▪ 03-12; McCallum Cabaret - Clint Holmes
▪ 03-13; Michael Feinstein
▪ 03-14; Ireland with Michael-Live! Starring Michael Londra
▪ 03-15; Untangling the Mind. National Geographic
▪ 03-17; Pink Martini
▪ 03-22; Music of Joy and Pride
▪ 03-24 through 03-29; Beetlejuice: The Musical
▪ 03-31; Dallas Symphony Orchestra
- (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.)
03-13 thru 04-5; “Sunset Boulevard”
The Tony Award winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber is based on the classic Hollywood noir film starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden. The theater describes the musical as a hauntingly glamorous tale of fame, obsession, and faded dreams. When a struggling screenwriter meets a forgotten silent film star, the results are both dazzling and tragic. It you haven’t seen it in a while (or ever), it will be s if you never said goodbye. We’re sure the cast will be ready for their close-ups!
▪ 03-17; Palm Canyon Theatre’s “The Tuesday Show” presents “Unsung Broadway” – the fourth in a five- show monthly cabaret series produced by Francesca Amari, featuring songs cut from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. Featuring Broadway veteran James May on piano, Jennifer Hopper, Sonia Reavis, Alex Bernhardt, Amari and Michael Miyazaki | 7 p.m.
▪ 03-25; Palm Canyon Theatre Spring Concert: “The Roles That Got Away” – featuring a variety of great singers and songs from shows they wish they could have done | 7 p.m.
- (contact info: www.palmcanyontheatre.net.)
- REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
(2300 e. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262)
03-04 and 03-18; Cocktails & Cabaret with Francesca Amari & Jeff Lantz in the VIP Lounge
▪ O3-13; Mom at the Movies: “Somebody Up There Likes Me” with Paul Newman and 03-20: “Miracle in the Rain” 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.
▪ 03-16; Michael Childers: My Husband Makes Movies: “Pacific Heights” also 03-23: “The Believers” and 03-30: “A Matter of Attribution” at 6:30 p.m.
▪ 03-25 through 03-29; American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs)
Legendary photographer Michael Childers celebrates the work of his late husband, Academy Award winning director John Schlesinger
AmDocs is recognized as an important venue for filmmakers, named one of the Top 5 Coolest Documentary Film Festivals in the World, and one of the Top 25 Film Festivals in the World Worth The Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine. Over 2,000 films were reviewed for screening consideration in the past year, when AmDocs was named one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals in the World by FilmFreeway.com. - (contact info:.www.psculturalcenter.org.)
- REPORT ON THE PS UNDERGROUND (1900 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. CA. 92264)
▪ 03-06; The Broads of Broadway: Great songs from some of the biggest female characters on Broadway ▪ 03-07; Rouge: A 1920s speakeasy featuring music from all eras ▪ 03-08; Blackbird: An evening of acoustic Beatles tunes with with three singers and a full band
▪ 03-11; FLOP. A Tribute to Broadways Fabulous Failures ▪ 03-14; Reigning Queens: The music of Queen tells the story of 4 historic Queens from History; all female cast and the Gand Band
▪ 03-15; Sabor Brunch: Latin music and food
▪ 03-15,16,17; Queens of Soul and Jazz ▪ 03-21; Groove: Music from the 1970s with The Gand Band - A Bell-bottom bash ▪ 03-28; A New Dimension: featuring four performers who formerly toured with the Fifth Dimension, including local star Patrice Morris
▪ 03-29; The Mingle: Piano Bar - (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)
▪ 03-01: Judy Collins
▪ 03-02; Adopt The Arts Sound and Vision Awards
▪ 03-03; Pops at the Paza Music of the Knights
▪ 03-05; The Mikado (Opera)
▪ 03-06; Paula Poundstone
▪ 03-07; The Princess Bride
▪ 03-08; Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show
▪ 03-10; Michael Childers Presents One Night In Hollywood, hosted by Dave Karger
▪ 03-11; Sold Gold Soul
▪ 03-13 and 03-14; Replay: The Tale of The Allergist’s Wife. Directed by Broadway veteran Philip Wm. McKinley and starring Tony-nominated playwright Charles Busch (who wrote this uproarious modern comedy), the multi-talented Chris Carranza, Harriet Harris (a favorite from TV’s Frasier and much more) and Broadway and local favorite and Drama Desk nominee Alix Korey. It’s a New York City social satire about a wealthy Upper West Side woman whose cultural ennui is shattered by the reappearance of a glamorous old friend.
▪ 03-15; The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”
▪ 03-17; The Naked Magicians
▪ 03-18; Renee Taylor; My Life on A Diet
▪ 03-19; Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
▪ 03-20 and 03-21; Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour
▪ 03-22; Matthew Morrison
▪ 03-25; Lucy Daring: Simply Darling
▪ 03-29; Marshall Charloff & The Purple Xperience ▪ 03-30; Palm Springs Speaks Presents Genetic Genealogist Cece Moore
- (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)
Tuesdays - Jazz legend Rose Mallet sings the music of Holiday, Vaughn, Ellington
▪ Tuesdays - Happy Hour-Chris Bennett 4-6pm
▪ Wednesdays - Swing to the music of the Rat Pack era.
▪ Wednesdays - Happy Hour-Kevin Tokarz 4-6pm
▪ Thursdays - The Most Romantic Night in Palm Springs. Dinner and music by the Andy Fraga Combo.
▪ Thursdays - Happy Hour - David McBride
▪ 03-01; The Judy Show
▪ 03-06 & 07; Brenda Whitaker: A Voice and a Piano
▪ 03-08; The Judy Show
▪ 03-13-14; An Intimate Evening with Lucie Arnaz
▪ 03-15; Elvis: The Early Years
▪ 03-20-21; Carole J. Bufford: Chanteuse
▪ 03-22; The Judy Show
▪ 03-27-28; Nicola King: Tales of a Broadway Baby
▪ 03-29; The Judy Show
- (contact info: www.purpleroompalmsprings.com).
- REPORT ON THE RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY & OBSERVATORY (71-100 ca. 111, R.M. 92270)
03-02; Classic Hollywood Comedies: “Singin’ in the Rain” from 1-3:15 p.m. Award-winning producer and author Steven C. Smith is hosting four weeks of classic Hollywood comedies. This is one of our favorites: the legendary musical of the time when Hollywood transitioned from silent films to talkies, it stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, and the Oscar-nominated Jean Hagen as the scene-stealing Lina Lamont. The series will conclude on March 9 with the Mel Brooks classic “Young Frankenstein.”
▪ 03-03; Rancho Mirage Writers Series with renowned designer Trina Turk at 2 p.m.
▪ 03-17; “Frozen Jr” presented by Desert Theatricals at 4 p.m. ▪ This is the beloved Broadway musical and movie coming to life onstage and starring local youth from ages 7 to 17. Princesses Anna and Elsa will transport audiences to a magical world. After your visit to Arendelle, you won’t want to let it go.
- (contact info:www.ranchomiragelibrary.org).
- REPORT ON REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 s. Palm Cyon., Dr., P.S.)
thru 03-02; “Pippin” ▪ 03-20 through 03-29 “JBKO”
▪ This is a limited run taking you into the private world of an American icon. A one-woman play written by Tom Santopietro and starring Desert Star Award winner Yo Younger as Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. This will likely be a highlight of this season.
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. - (contact info: www.revolutionstagecompany.com).
- REPORT ON THE ROOST (68718 e. Palm Canyon # 203, Cathedral City, CA.
03-01 and 03-29; Hootenanny!
Join Desert Hot Things the Roost Lounge's live house band for a "Hootenanny!" event that takes place at The Roost Lounge in Cathedral City. The event is an "old-fashioned sing-a-long party" where the band plays and sings hit songs from the 60s, 70s, and Broadway. The audience can pick songs from a list, and everyone can sing along.
▪ 03-02, 03-09, 03-16, 03-23, 03-30 – Monday night Piano/Open Mic Night with Joel Baker
▪ 03-03, 03-10, 03-17, 03-24, 03-31 – Tuesday night Karaoke with Sean Boyle ▪ 03-05 and 03-26; Jason Weber
▪ 03-11 and 03-25; Melissa Corvo
▪ 03-14 and 03-21; Gennine Francis Jackson
▪ 03-15; Ethyl’s Place Bingo
▪ 03-18; The Roost Revue: “Make Just A Ripple.” This will be the final Roost Revue of the season. Host Jason Mannino will welcome featured guest Jerome Elliott and special appearances by cast members of the Bent’s upcoming production of the musical “A Man of No Importance,” based on the Oscar Wilde play.
▪ 03-19; Sherie Rae Parker
▪ 03-20 and 03-27; Dueling Drag Divas
▪ 93-22; Broadway at the Roost: An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Hosted by Bryan Burch with Musical Director Julie Adams, this evening local favorites Nathan Wilson and Jason Ayestas and special guests. - (contact info: www.theroostcc.com)
- REPORT ON THIRD PARTY TICKETS;
REPORT THAT now the new season has arrived, 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.
- (contact info: Email: joeyenglishboxofficereport.com).
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