Joey English Box Office Report Segment - May 3, 2026
- May 3
- 9 min read
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 the season is starting to wind down but there are still lots of events to call to your attention – so many that it’s impossible for us to share them all 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.
2. BOX OFFICE REPORT w/ Joe Smith and Barbara Kerr email; joeyenglishboxofficereport@gmail.com
- REPORT on 3rd party Tickets; BUYER BEWARD.
- CASINO CORNER
- REPORT on AGUA CALIENTE – THE SHOW (32-250 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270)
05-08; Becky Robinson-The Beasts in Me Tour
▪ 05-09; John Fogerty-the Legacy Tour
▪ 05-15; John Waite and John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
▪ 05-16; Arkadi Dumikyan
▪ 05-22; Yachtley Crew-Yacht Rock Live
▪ 05-23; Rob Thomas-One Night Only
▪ 05-29; Gen X The Takeover comedy Tour
▪ 06-05; The Psychedelic Furs-Special Guests, We Are Scientists
- (contact info:www.aguacalientecasinos.com)
- REPORT ON SPOTLIGHT 29 (46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 92236) All Shows in the Spotlight Room
• 05-08; Selena The Show starring Karla Perez
• 05-09; Gerardo Ortiz
• 05-15; Latin Legends
- (contact info: www.spotlight29.com).
- REPORT ON FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT (84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio. 92203). 05-08; Sofia Niño del Rivera A trailblazer of stand-up in Mexico and Latin America, award-winning Latin comedian Sofía Niño de Rivera has spent more than 14 years captivating audiences on top national and international stages, from prestigious theaters and comedy clubs to major festivals. Her bold and honest style tackles social relationships, female identity, politics, and Mexican traditions with intelligence, authenticity, and fearless humor.
• 05-09; Trisha Paytas
• 05-16; Lady A
• 05-22; Permission to Party
- (contact info: www.fantasyspringsresort.com)
- REPORT ON MORONGO CASINO RESORT (49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 92230)
- (contact info:www.morongocasinoresort.com).
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- REPORT ON THE ACRISURE ARENA (75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, CA. /92211)
05-31; Mana
▪ 06-06; The Pussycat Dolls - Forever Tour
▪ 06-17; Shakira
▪ 06-20; Bob Dylan - Live on Stage
- (contact info:www.acrisurearena.com 9).
- REPORT ON THE BENT (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. @
the P.S. Cultural Center)
05-08 through 05-24; “A Man of No Importance”
The Bent is producing its first musical. “A Man of No Importance” was the second collaboration for Tony Award winning playwright Terrence McNally, composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens, who gave us the landmark musical, “Ragtime.” Based on the 1994 Albert Finney film, “A Man of No Importance” tells the story of an amateur theatre group in Dublin and their leader, who is determined to stage a version of Oscar Wilde’s Salome at their church, despite the objections of church authorities. Jason Mannino has the leading role of bus conductor Alfie Byrne, who confronts the forces of bigotry and shame over a love “that dare not speak its name.” Jason Mannino won a Desert Star Award for his performance as Oscar Wilde the 2023 production of “Gross Indecency” at The Bent.
“A Man of No Importance” won the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for best musical. Directed by Steve Rosenbaum with music direction by Robert Ollis, this production also features regional favorites including Kellen Green, Sonia Reavis, Nathan Wilson, Jeffrey Scott Adair, LT Cousineau, Kelly McDaniel, Heather Joy, Rebecca McWilliams, Koby Queenan and more. It’s described as “is a beautiful and tender musical tale of love, friendship and coming to terms with who we are and who we love.”
- (contact info: www.thebent.org.)
- REPORT ON CVREP (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., C. C. 92234)
Continuing through 05-10; “Ernest Shackleton Loves Me.”
This stylish, critically acclaimed new musical comedy with a tongue-in-cheek script by Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro (“Nice Work If You Can Get It”) hits the CV Rep stage for a West Coast premiere. In this wildly inventive and romantic adventure, a sleep-deprived single mom who makes her living as a video game music composer is contacted across space and time, via a crossed connection on her cell phone, by the famous early 20th century polar explorer Ernest Shackleton while he is stranded on an iceberg in the Antarctic in the early 1900s. Inspired by her music, he shares his epic journey with her and, together, they overcome the odds in a timeless, and very funny, musical romance for the ages. This show will transport you on the journey of a lifetime. Brendan Milburn composed the music for this award-winning show with his lyricist wife Valarie Vigoda. “Ernest Shackelton Loves Me” won the 2017 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best New Musical and was nominated for two Lortel Awards: Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Projection Design. Craig Wells (CV Rep The Fantastiks: A Love Story Reimagined, Hand to God) will direct and Stephen Hulsey (CVRep: Guys & Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dear Evan Hansen, The Light In The Piazza, and others) will be music director.
- (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.)
- (contact info: www.dtworks.org.) - REPORT ON DESERT THEATRICALS (Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre @ 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R. M., CA. 92270
05-16 and 05-17; “Frozen, Jr.” | Gates open at 6:30pm | Performance at 8pm
Produced by Desert Theatricals at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater – and presented by the Rancho Mirage Library Foundation – this Junior Theatre production is the story of true love and acceptance between sisters: Princesses Anna and Elsa. With a cast of beloved characters from the classic Disney film – and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor – “Frozen JR.” is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets are free but are limited to four per guest. Order your tickets soon. You don’t want to “let it go.”
- (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.)
05-08 through 05-17; “The Ritz” ▪ 05-21 through 05-24; “The Merry Widow”
When a straight man on the run from the mob hides out in an unexpected place (a gay bathhouse in Manhattan), chaos ensues. With outrageous characters and mistaken identities, this is described as a rowdy 1970s romp by playwright Terrence McNally. Rita Moreno won a Tony Award for her role in the original Broadway production. The comedy, which ran for 398 performances, also received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding New American Play in 1975.
Franz Lehar’s beloved operetta comes to life on the Palm Canyon Theatre stage, full of romance, wit, elegance, glamour and charm. As a wealthy widow’s fortune hangs in the balance, intrigue and love swirl at a lavish Parisian ball. With lush music and sparkling humor, “The Merry Widow” is a delightful evening of operatic sophistication. Directed by Doug Nagel, this production will star the delightful Jenne Carey. - REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER (2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262)
The Palm Springs Cultural Center continues to present wide-screen presentations of classic films ranging from “Lawrence of Arabia” and the original “West Side Story” to “The Shining”, “Grand Hotel, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and many more. Check their website for dates and times.
▪ 05-04; Star Wars: A New Hope (showing at the Cultural Center as well as the Plaza) May the fourth be with you!
▪ 05-07 through 05-10; Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival
▪ Founded in 2000 by the local writer, noir enthusiast and former Palm Springs City Council Member Arthur Lyons, the festival now draws Film Noir enthusiasts to Palm Springs from cities throughout Southern California - nationwide – and from Canada to Great Britain. The Palm Springs Cultural Center took the Festival over after Arthur died to ensure that the Festival could continue as a local cultural event. The Cultural Center renamed the event in honor of Arthur Lyons and brought in American film scholar, programmer and preservationist Alan K. Rode to program, curate and direct the festival.
- (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)
▪ 05-14 through 05-16; “Fear” For three nights only, a Palm Springs warehouse will be transformed into an intimate stage for “Fear,” an award-winning play by Matt Williams, presented as a special fundraising event benefiting the Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF). Blending immersive storytelling with a strong community mission, “Fear” invites audiences inside the action while supporting a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring young writers across Riverside County. Originally honored with five Desert Theatre League Awards for its staged reading, “Fear” now returns as a fully realized production. The production stars Desert Theatre League Award winners Chuck Yates and David Youse, and is directed by Keith Hoffman, with Sierra Barrick as stage manager. Each evening includes: 6:30 p.m. cocktails and hors d’oeuvres; 7:30 p.m. immersive performance; light dinner and community celebration to follow. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/psypf-fundraiser-fear-by-matt-williams) - REPORT ON THE PS UNDERGROUND (1900 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. CA. 92264
05-08; Simply Sinatra
▪ 05-10; Petals & Prosecco
▪ 05-23: Cowboy Country starring Kimberly Cofer
▪ 05-24; Summer Camp - (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.
▪ 05-04; Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope May the fourth: a date on which, in honor of Star Wars, fans say “may the fourth be with you.” ▪ 05-09; Palm Springs Symphony: “May Musical Mischief: A Symphony of Surprises”
▪ 05-14; Pete The Car
▪ 05-16; Puppy Pals Live - The Action-packed Comedic Stunt Dot
▪ 05-17; The Westminster Chorus
▪ 05-18; The Carole King and James Taylor Story
▪ 05-24; Movie: The Sound of Music
▪ 05-29-06-01; Marilyn 100, A Centennial Film Celebration
o 05-29; The Seven Year Itch
o 05-30; Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
o 05-31; Some Like it Hot
o 06-01; The Misfits
▪ 06-05; Ambrosia
▪ 06-14; Michelle Fiore: An Afternoon of Musical Gems & Friends | 3 p.m.
Award-winning soprano Michelle Fiore is a versatile performer in the Coachella Valley, recognized with the Desert Theater League Award for her portrayal of Carlotta in “Phantom of the Opera” and as Audience Favorite in the McCallum Theatre Open Call Competition. She performs widely in opera, concert, and cabaret, collaborating with regional ensembles and presenting concerts, while supporting numerous community and charitable events. The afternoon at the Plaza will feature favorite regional artists including Kurt Jordan, Andrew Bird, Jenne Carey, Marc Antonelli, Theresa di Pietro, Jeannine Manthey – and Barbara Kerr – plus poet Alex Gildzen. Audiences will enjoy a mix of operatic arias, showtunes, & classical art song including original works by Kurt Jordan & Joe Giarrusso. Michelle promises an unforgettable afternoon of passion, poetry, and virtuosic artistry awaits in this captivating concert for piano and voice: beloved classical art songs, operatic favorites, and evocative new works. The performance was created to celebrate the expressive power of music in its most intimate form. - (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) 05-08 and 05-09; Ann Hampton Callaway ▪ American jazz singer, songwriter, and Tony nominated actress Ann Hampton Callaway was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023.
▪ 05-10: The Judy Show!
▪ 05-14 through 05-16 Marvelous Marilyn Maye ▪ Grammy nominated Marilyn Maye is a legendary American singer, musical theater actress and masterclass educator. With a career spanning eight decades, Maye has performed cabaret, jazz and pop music around the world. She still holds the record – with 76 appearances – for the most performances by a singer on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” As Carson once famously declared: "And THAT, young singers, is how it's done."
▪ 05-17; The Judy Show!
▪ 05-22 and 05-23; Sam Harris: Beyond The Rainbow
▪ 05-24; The Judy Show! - (contact info: www.purpleroompalmsprings.com).
- REPORT ON THE RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY & OBSERVATORY (71-100 ca. 111, R.M. 92270 05-06; Steinway Society's 2026 Festival Winners Concert The Steinway Society of Riverside County presents the winners of their most recent Festival Competition. Winners range from 7 to 17 years of age. The Steinway Society of Riverside County and Coachella Valley was founded in 2002 to promote excellence in piano performance, bring music into schools and encourage music education at all levels, provide financial awards through competitions, and provide music lessons for deserving children.
▪ The library and observatory also offer daytime star tours, public exploration nights at the observatory, reading events, lots of story time for children of all ages, and much more.
- (contact info:www.ranchomiragelibrary.org).
- REPORT ON REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 s. Palm Cyon., Dr., P.S.)
05-04; “Cabaret Riot” (final competition) ▪ 05-21 with various dates through 05-31; Silver Foxes This weekly competition began on April 6. On May 4, we’ll learn which of the finalists wins their own cabaret show at Revolution. Written by James Berg and Stan Zimmerman (the former writing team of “The Golden Girls”), “Silver Foxes” is described as a contemporary comedy play about a group of older gay men in Palm Springs who form a “chosen family.” - (contact info: www.revolutionstagecompany.com).
- REPORT ON THE ROOST (68718 e. Palm Canyon # 203, Cathedral City, CA. 05-09; Gennine Francis Jackson
▪ 05-10; Ethyl’s Place Bingo
▪ 05-13; Marisa Corvo
▪ 05-16; Gennine Francis Jackson
▪ 05-21; Sherie Ray
▪ 05-13; Marisa Corvo
▪ 05-30; Gennine Francis Jackson
▪ 06-07; Hootenanny
- (contact info: www.theroostcc.com)
- 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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