For sure Palm Springs or Coachella valley has had its ups and downs with theater venues focused on…read morespecific demographic and wallet size. Follow the money I get it. But Plaza Theater is so refreshing, we've attended 5 events here and all have been great. Play, concerts, and things like Better Late which was a fund raiser for the treater. SHORT ANSWER: Yes, don't over think it, find an event and go for it. LOCATION: New location of a historic theater, so beautiful and well managed, everyone is welcomed as well as casual desert dress attire seems to be the code of dress. FACILITY: Reclaimed and feels historic, easy to park, have dinner before or after the show. LIBATIONS: beverages are available on site and at drinkable at your seat, cost is what costs are, this is for the betterment of the Theater so appreciate the high costs are going to the Theater not some out of control philanthropic organization that does not need any more money. STAFF: As far as I know, all volunteer and all very nice. Getting in is a phone thing showing your tickets, I figured it out so it is not too hard. I am sure you can kill a tree and print your ticket as well. OVERALL VALUE: Events are kind of expensive but worth it... TIP: Depending on time of year, dining before and event can be quiet and enjoyable. Dining after you may find a lot of partying over served people having too much fun, but that is okay just not my thing.

The staff at the Plaza Theatre couldn't have possibly been more accommodating! I was dancing at a…read moredinner party the night prior, when I heard a pop in my hip and felt excruciating pain. It was all I could do to exit the dance floor, and I could barely walk the next day. Imagine my dismay when I found out there was no elevator to get up to my balcony seats. The gentleman who collected our tickets offered us padded folding chairs at the back of orchestra level, which I was more than grateful for. About 10 minutes later one of the docents came to us and had aisle seats 10 rows back, as someone had to cancel. I was flabbergasted and extremely grateful. The way that they accommodated my spouse and I and made our one year anniversary celebration an enjoyable experience in spite of my pain, will never be forgotten.

Attended "Shag with a Twist" during Modernism Week 2024, and had a nice time. There are quite a few…read morestairs to get from street level down to the theater, but there is an elevator for those needing it. The staff assisting with check-in and seating were quite friendly and knowledgeable. The theater seating was comfortable and slightly offset to help with line of sight to the stage. The acoustics were good. There's a parking lot on site, as well as a free public parking structure right across the street. We would definitely return for another performance.

Just returned from the Palm Springs Film Festival. This is a lovely theater attached to the art…read moremuseum. They have a nice cafe attached to it also.

This theatre is an absolute jewel. A family-run non-profit favorite!…read more They are approaching their 30th year of providing some of the best live theatre in the Valley. They have a polite and professional staff - but one of my favorite aspects is their welcoming volunteers and the mostly volunteer performers who donate so many hours to their art. Bravo! The venue's life began as one of Palm Springs' first school gymnasiums, so it's a bit dated, but in a good way. It's an intimate space with the first row starting immediately at the stage. It has a nostalgic and friendly feel. The steps to the seating are a bit steep, so if guests need a little more physical consideration - try to let the box office know, and they'll graciously try and accomodate them. They have a small but adequate concession area with fair prices. The adjacent parking lot fills up fast, but there's another lot a short block away. There are a host of small eateries nearby, so consider going early to get the best parking and enjoy a full evening of good food and great entertainment. Roger Medanich

This is our fourth play we've seen (One who flew over the cuckoo's nest). The actors as usual are…read moreamazing and spot on. The stage is always so decorated amazingly to what's needed for any show, showing here. The volunteers and staff here go above and beyond, allowing you to enjoy the ambience of a small stage theater. They have drinks and cookies available as well. Which are a nice little addition during the intermission. We have another small theater near us, which is good as well. But not as good as this theater. We enjoy coming here and we will be back many many more times

I had a wonderful brunch at the old location. I look forward to experience brunch at Chill.read more

Just as advertised: great for bachelorette parties! All others: BEWARE!…read more The "meet and greet": totally disorganized. Can't say much for brunch and "show." We needed to escape.. (Left $140 on the table.)

What a pleasant surprise four of us had, attending a matinee of Guys and Dolls at CV Rep. This was…read morea first visit for all of us, and we were blown away by the theater, performances, sets, sounds, seats, staff, free covered parking, easy access, the program, costumes, lobby, just wow for community theater. Every person on stage demonstrated multiple talents in a tight production. Such a delight. If we were drinking, we may have been disappointed with the beer and wine selection TBH, but the snacks hit the spot. Not a bad seat in the house, filled with appreciative theater goers. We visit the area regularly and look forward to attending future shows!

We are big fans of community theater, have been subscribers or intermittent patrons in many cities,…read moreso Coachella Valley Rep was a pleasant surprise for us during a desert visit. We attended a preview of One man, Two Guvnors, nicely priced at $60. The 208 seats were about 80% filled and the audience was delighted with the performance. Parking was no problem for the matinee and the volunteer greeters were ever so helpful. The stage is huge, as the facility was once home to an IMAX theater. The sound and lighting were great, and we were thrilled to have attended. Down the road, the next up is Guys and Dolls, followed by Ernest Shackleton Loves me. We will gladly see both.

So much fun and very informative! Love learning about the history of Palm Springs and the…read morecelebrities who grace this desert!! Old and New~ The entertainers are delightful and bring a smile to your face with their talent and overwhelmingly joy they share with story and song!! A must for tourism!!!!!

From the owner: Be transported back to the Hollywood and Palm Springs Golden Era with your favorite music, good…read morewine, great food and guest stars who were there! Come join us for the third annual "A Toast to the Stars: The Palm Springs Variety Show." Every Wednesday, January thru April the popular event will be hosted at a glamorous old Palm Springs venue. Party on stage, enjoy a non-stop, energetic evening of live music mixed with Palm Springs and Hollywood history, trivia and dish. Included is a dazzling three course gourmet sit down dinner. Each week a guest star will share their insider stories and/or perform. "A Toast to the Stars: The Palm Springs Variety Show" is presented by Five Stars Adventures Tours and Events (FSA.) A preeminent presence in Palm Springs for over 20 years, FSA is known for their personal tours and upbeat events, all of which are dedicated to rejuvenating the spirit of Hollywood's Golden Era in old Palm Springs.

We drove in from Los Angeles to see Sierra Boggass and we were all impressed and had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The team at the Palm Springs's cultural art center were warm in personable. The parking was easy and accessible. This was a grand gala that we went to and it seemed well put together and seamless.. It was a sold out event. The seating is great. There is no bad seat in that theater. All in all we give the Palm Springs cultural arts center a five star Yelp review rating and our personal recommendation.

I only have the best things to say about this place. I've seen so many Unique movies,…read moredocumentaries, short films, festivals, farmers markets.... and the list goes on. It's charming and I believe there's a total of six viewing theatre's where you can watch films and theatrical performances here like guest speakers oh wow, being out of the heat and enjoying the snack from the concession stands. Went there for a premier yesterday and was not disappointed. If you get an opportunity to see something that peaks your interest definitely don't miss this unique place.

I love Assassins! And I was originally in the back, but this very nice man came and moved me and my…read morefriend to the front since there was two seats open! Great experience!

We decided to have an adventure and attend their edgar allen poe speakeasy event. Traffic was…read moreheavier than expected so we were sheepish about arriving 5 minutes after the start time. I will say its located on a sizeable shopping lot. While there are adjoining shops, we found parking quickly. Just be prepared to walk a bit. Entering, the staff was still super friendly and had someone providing drinks to latecomers. Takes a few minutes to adjust to the dim lighting so aim to get there early. We found seats on the third to last row. Not the best view but thats a consequence of our own tardiness. For the best view, I'd recommend the raised table seats or getting seats at the front. We were given 4 drinks, in between the four performances. It did feel odd to have drinks handed to the edges of the aisle and passed over from person to person. Same with the cups that were now trash. Had to pass it over to hand it to staff. The staff did a fabulous job performing poe's stories, nailing the dramatic and intense melancholy one feels reading his pieces. And the drinks were passed out swiftly, with descriptions of what they entailed. We did note that the mixing wasnt consistent. Id have to switch with my partner's drink when it tasted too strong. And we werent given anything to stir it with. Also feel this would have been a more intimate experience if the seating consisted of mini tables with chairs or maybe if there was an aisle in the center so its not awkward passing items. But that would entail restructuring those theater seats. Overall, it was a great demonstration of the arts. Amazing job by all the performers! P.s. The bathrooms were also pretty clean and well-stocked, and this was even after the end of the show.