McCallum Theatre’s series of tribute performances this season, like Bob Anderson’s as Frank Sinatra, proves the truly great never really leave us.
Hilarity Ensues
The non-stop laughter begins withThe Play That Goes Wrong and continues with Renée Taylor in My Life on a Diet in January at McCallum Theater.
The non-stop laughter begins with “The Play That Goes Wrong” and continues with Renée Taylor in “My Life on a Diet” – both in January at McCallum Theater.
Music as Medicine
On the eve of her Coachella Valley appearance, multi Grammy-winner Melissa Etheridge opens up about her career milestones, personal victories, and how she remains true to herself.
Prior to her show at McCallum Theatre, Melissa Etheridge opens up about her career milestones, personal victories, and how she remains true to herself.
Fancy Footwork
Daring dancer-choreographer Manuel Vignoulle returns to the Coachella Valley for the 21st Annual Choreography Festival at McCallum Theatre.
Manuel Vignoulle, the choreographer with a fiery mane of burnt-orange hair, returns after winning last year’s festival at McCallum Theatre.
The Muses Take Silver at Annual Encore Lunch, Jan. 16, 2018
The McCallum Theatre Muses, who raise funds to to benefit the education programs, have totaled more than $5 million and enabled 40,000 children from the community to attend.
Piano Talk
J. Scott Beaty has been tickling the ivory for 25 years as house pianist at the McCallum Theatre.
J. Scott Beaty is celebrating 25 years as house pianist at the McCallum Theatre, a gig he got on the recommendation of former President Gerald Ford.
Donna Macmillan Fêtes the Muses, Nov. 8, 2017
The Muses & Patroness Circle, a women’s fundraising and leadership group for the McCallum Theatre, held its annual Muses Tea at the home of philanthropist Donna Macmillan. Nearly 300 women spent the afternoon enjoying Macmillan’s whimsical and important art collection while noshing on elegant bites from Carousel Catering. Guests gathered under Macmillan’s neon “Happy” sign (created by Tim Noble and
Paula’s Power
Paula Poundstone made a big dent in the comedy scene more than 20 years ago, but it has been paying attention to the quirky details of her everyday life that continues to fuel her comedic longevity.
Like so many other people with 14 cats, two dogs, and one ant left over from a beleaguered ant farm …. On second thought: Paula Poundstone is not like so many other people. Far from it. But that’s precisely why the comedian remains so popular. Poundstone rose to fame in the 1990s and managed to ride the unpredictable roller coaster
“One Night Only” Benefits Jewish Family Service, April 20, 2017
Composer and lyricist Jerry Herman has said he wanted to give audiences “songs they could whistle as they left the theater and take home in their pockets.” Michael Childers made certain that happened for attendees of his One Night Only – Hello Jerry event, a tribute to Herman benefiting Jewish Family Service of the Desert. Childers, who has produced One