Great local theatre. Excellent acting! Comfortable seating, set design and lighting were creative and really created the moment. The whole vibe of the place is community! read more

"Cher" show cancelled the morning of the performance on March 15, 2026. Katrina from Desert TheatreWorks advised that a refund of $93.00 would be issued. After a short period of time she referred the matter to Raul and eventually to Ron Phillips. Although I have phoned Phillips numerous times and numerous emails, they have not shown the decency to even acknowledge my communication. Very disappointed read more

We had tkts for Cher in march 2026 but the only way that we found out it had been cancelled was at a performance at DTW, for Neil Simon. We were finally offered tkts to see Beehive but on different dates. Thus we asked for a refund. It's now June 6 and after numerous emails back and forth and being told check is in the mail, we have received nothing. We were told to contact the CEO and he promised to get to the bottom of this. One week later, after several attempts to follow up, still no response. Very frustrating and disappointing for a theater that we have supported for the past 15 years. Not too sure who to turn to. !!! Has anyone experienced a similar problem??? read more

Great cast. Legally blonde was fun to watch. The stage and costumes were great. The ambiance, customer service and seating is awesome. The only thing I would want to point out is, the sound was really off. 1/4 of the time we couldn't hear the actors and the mics were coming in and out from the cast. But all in All all worth it. read more

Wonderful deep show. How do those talented actors remember their lines for over 3 hours, even interrupting on purpose other actors lines. Amazing read more

Any stars at all are due to it being a cute theater with no bad seats. But the acting in this particular play (Doublewide Texas Christmas) was just awful. We were embarrassed as we brought out of town guests to this, and left at intermission. read more

Perhaps "Doublewide Texas Christmas" was just not our type of play but, we found it uninteresting and a bit "slapstick" for our taste. This is the first play of the many years we have attended that we left at intermission. read more

We just saw Head over Heals The Musical. First play we have ever been to where no one could act and no one to sing. The plot was totally stupid so maybe the volunteer actors in the valley refused to audition for this fiasco. We have watched 3 other plays here and they were 5 stars so I know there is talent out there. Zero stars would be appropriate but the cast did put a lot of effort into the production but no one had any talent to make them stand out. We left at intermission and decided to skip the double wide Texas Christmas. Just a little gun shy after today. read more

We had such a great time watching Behives at this intimate theater. The singers have wonderful voices and did a great job connecting with the audience read more

Wonderful afternoon at the theater! Funny, wonderful play! What a treat community theater is! read more

Last night was our first visit to Desert TheaterWorks -- and what a terrific introduction it was! We saw The Cottage (Broadway's Killer Comedy), and the ensemble was brimming with talent. The production was sharp, funny, and full of energy. I especially enjoyed the performances of Nicole Kennedy and Tess Phillips, who both brought great charm and wit to their roles. I'm already looking forward to seeing many more shows at this wonderful theater! read more

It was a wonderful show, great acting. Will be back soon. Always a great experience and highly recommend these shows. Funky, funny and unique! read more

The Desert Theatreworks is always a pleasurable experience. Everyone is very friendly, the actors are well casted and the theatre has an intimate feeling about it. I highly recommend. read more

Last night we saw Doublewide, Texas Christmas at Desert Theatre Works, - what a powerful entertaining cast. Kudos to the casting director. Looking forward to their soon to be opened 2nd theatre venue, - Prism - here in Palm Springs read more

Great actors. Great performance. Perfect costumes & props. Such a fun afternoon. I look forward to the next play in this series at the Desert Theaterworks. read more

Just saw Legally Blonde at DTW. The show was terrific, lively and fun. The voices were great and this fun story was acted terrifically. Usually this company put on fine plays, musicals, comedies and serious dramas. Always enjoyable! I will go to all shows presented for a fine evening or matinee! read more

We live in Vallejo California about 500 miles north . We came down to see Beautiful the Carole king show. The. Entries & intimate! The staff were all helpful & friendly. The show was awesome. The singing was fantastic. The lead singer Tara looked & sounded just like Carole King! I'm so glad we found this place! The tickets are so reasonably priced! We are planning on coming next year to see Jersey Boys. If you've ever down in Palm Springs area check out this hidden Gem of a theater. Trust me you won't be disappointed! Special thanks to Jeff & Dorothy ! They made us feel like family! It was so nice you could meet the cast after the show! read more

I hate to write this but after 2 poor shows in a row feel like I need to. First was Legally Blonde which was so shrill and out of tune that we left at intermission in self defense. Then Honky Tonky Angels which was tuneful enough with 3 good singers and a nice band, but it fell apart in the 2nd half with the lead reading her lines from a notecard and everyone missing their cues. I really really like to support local theater, but surely things can be done better. read more

I thought I check this play out, "legally blonde"was playing close by in Indio. This playhouse is huge. Staff and ushers were very friendly, a lot of parking located in a desolate area of Indio. I don't really do a lot of things in Indio, but thought Id give this place a shot . The sound quality was poor sitting in row G seat 14 it was a little hard to hear, maybe it was the acoustics . It was a fun play. Cozy temperature inside, very comfortable chairs , cushions are available to that need back support to sit through the 2 1/2 hr play. A bar on the premises, popcorn to those that want a small snack. I wish much success to this jewel hidden in Indio, just wish there was much more to do in the neighboring area. read more

An interesting venue with more than adequate seating. As a local performing arts theater, this is a surprisingly good experience. The Carole King show was truly very well done and worth spending 3 hours. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

REAL WOMEN HAVE A RUNAWAY HIT! Wow. What a timely message in this sweet comedy. So feminine, so powerful. As a business woman, I identified with the struggle and success of the characters. Authentic acting and a great connection with the audience. Well done!! I will be seeing this show a second time. Thank you for an uplifting end to a challenging day. read more

The Desert Theatre Works was wonderful in Palm Desert, now it is incredible. Went to see The Great American Trailer Christmas Show last night in Indio. Wonderful seating, local restaurants around the Indio Performing Arts Center if you want to get there early and dine. Snacks and drinks can be taken into the theatre. Great seats. They have just a great group of people running this operation, and it is really enjoyable to deal with them. Even had my picture taken with Santa and the cast! What fun! Try it, you will love it. read more

Lucky enough to get tickets for the last showing of Mary Poppins. Full house and I can't believe they put on the show on such a small stage. Mary Poppins carried the entire show. I'm a snow bird, and our group has seen several shows at this theater. Was sorry to see it shut it's doors for a couple of years. Our first time back for at least three years. Some shows were great....others not so great.....all better than a movie. Get tickets for the next show and be sure to have lunch or dinner across the street at one very fine Mexican Restaurant. read more

Great fun, wonderful shows! I like that it is a small community theater - but that doesn't mean any sacrifice in quality productions! The casts are outstanding and production crew knows what they're doing! It's a comfortable theater and the owners are always so warm and welcoming. Everyone treats you like they are glad you came! It feels like home and I can't wait for all upcoming productions! read more

This production of 12 Angry Men was simply superb. I read their bio's twice, and realized they all have great experience in all kinds of fields, from recording audio books to acting, from costume design to voice overs. But the one thing that is obvious is their love for the theater. I was also very impressed with the stage production. Having seen the movie, I wondered how they could all be showcased to an audience, but it was perfectly choreographed and, no matter which juror was speaking, we could hear and see him. Job well done. read more

Desert Theater Works does not recognize our vast "Senior" community which is a huge portion of the population here in the Coachella Valley. I asked why they do not offer "Senior Ticket Prices" but did not get an answer to this question. Their advertised ticket price list is as follows....Speaks for itself! Adult $30.00 Teen (13-18) $20.00 Child (12 and under) $16.00 read more

I used to be a subscriber but no more (by mutual agreement). After the thoroughly offensive, anti-Semitic, misogynistic, and unfunny Jewtopia, I say enough of this amateur hour. The producers can't stand a little criticism (to be kind). The good thing is the money I've saved on this subscription has enabled me to subscribe instead to Palm Canyon Theatre and Desert Rose Playhouse. I worry about any theatre company putting on a musical with canned music, but when the canned music is done entirely on a synthesizer, like Annie was, then you know something is wrong. They can't stand anything less than fawning praise, which is a shame. Maybe is they listened to what people were actually saying, they might learn something. read more

Just saw "Some Enchanted Evening." I will be humming Rogers and Hammerstein all night and looking for my old sheet music! It was fun and entertaining. Oh, and the ladies gowns were lovely. (the men looked good, too). I learned some new R&H that I never heard before. read more

Desert Theaterworks have moved to the new location at the Indio Performing Arts Center in Indio. We saw "Annie" this past weekend and it was a great production. The location has great seating, with stadium style seats so not a bad seat in the house, the staff were all very gracious and helpful and the play itself was very enjoyable. I'm looking forward to the additional three musicals I have tickets for in the 2017-2018 season. Ticket prices are very reasonable and I wish them all the success in the world. read more