#11 – DAP’s fabulous “Chase” Mar., 29 w/ John Ferrare (in Armani. lol) Kudos to David Brinkman et al.

#10 – Mar., 25 – The iconic Ruta Lee on my radio show (www.joeyenglish.com) in anticipation of her performances @ Michael Holmes’ Purple Room Mar., 27 and 28th. (www.purpleroompalmsprings.com) What a Grand Gal!!!

#9 – Mar., 18 –  Palm Springs Walk of Stars honoring Mary Bono.  Former First Lady of Palm Springs,  member of Congress and SO MUCH MORE…photo w/ daughter Chianna and hubby Steve Oswald.  Kudos and many thanks from a grateful community.

#8  – Mar., 13 – Palm Canyon’s presentation of “Victor, Victoria” was lovely on so many levels.  From the sets by J.W. Layne; direction AND costume design by Derik Shopinski; AND YES, OF COURSE, the music and lyrics by Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse..what a line-up!!  Then add the actors, the singing, the dancing, the music, the hair and makeup, the live musicians, ALL you needed was a lovely desert night in Palm Springs and an after party @ Willie Rhine’s “849”. OH, THERE YOU GO. PERFECTION!!! On stage thru April 6. www.palmcanyontheatre.net.

#7 – Mar., 12 – Adam Karsten’s CV Rep’s presentation of “Jesus Christ SUPERSTAR” can’t help but be a winner, music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice and it just goes onward and upward from there. Did NOT expect the “heavenly” voices from EVERYONE in the cast, WOW!! Especially Christin Byrdsong (as Judas) and Steven Grant Douglas (as Jesus) to the last member of the chorus!!! Then there was the LIVE orchestra from Stephen Hulsey (thank you for all the French Horn solos) ALL without a wrong note. Superb direction from Adam Karstens. Loved the team effort on the brilliant sets and the amazing choreography by Karen Sieber.

I know, as do we all, how the story turns out, but this production of an historical event with it’s contemporary take on the well-known plot, made me hope that this time Jesus just might make it down off that tree.  Left the theater depressed all over again about the Crucifixion…thinking a bunch of us will probably go to church this week. Don’t miss this one, and remember, Easter is coming.  www.cvrep.org. 

#5 – March 8, blessed to be @ American Legion Post 519 to honor Riverside County Sheriffs and Palm Springs Police. Kudos to Albert Mendoza, John Pickens and Amado Salinas.  God Bless America!!

#4 – Sun., Mar., 8 “Bitchiest Brunch” @ Dan Gore’s “Oscars” and the amazing performances of Cheyenne Demure and the legendary Lawanda Jackson. BEST DRAG SHOW EVER. www.oscarspalmsprings.com. 

#3 – Mar., 7 – Saw “Oliver” @ Desert-Theatricals w/ Grangirl Alea who flew in from Denver for the show. You don’t often see such a wonderful, cohesive group of actors that achieve such a memorable performance on so many levels.  From the last member of the chorus to the brilliant violin and French Horn in the orchestra, this production is magical.  Outstanding choreography, singing, acting, tech support, staging, costumes et al, resulted in a magnificent production.  And then there was the food from Willie Rhine. “May I have some MORE, please”.  Kudos to Ray and Josh AGAIN. www.desert-theatricals.com.