May 10 - 19, 2024
Based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer, the musical is set in 1950s Florence, Italy, where Margaret Johnson, a wealthy Southern woman, vacations with her daughter Clara, who is developmentally disabled. . When Clara falls in love with a young Italian man, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara's future,
May 10 - 19, 2024
Based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer, the musical is set in 1950s Florence, Italy, where Margaret Johnson, a wealthy Southern woman, vacations with her daughter Clara, who is developmentally disabled. . When Clara falls in love with a young Italian man, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara's future, but her own deep-seated hopes and regrets as well.
Fridays: May 10, May 17 - 8:00pm
Saturdays: May 11, May 18 -8:00pm
Sundays: May 12, May 19 - 2:00pm
Thursday: May 16 - 7:00pm
The Light in the Piazza is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals
July 5 - 14, 2024
Set in the 1950s, this story is reminiscent of the King of Rock. A songwriter finds himself in trouble when the rock and roll teen heartthrob he writes for, Conrad Birdie, is drafted into the Army. As a publicity stunt to record and sell one more hit record before he is sent overseas, a televised farewell is planned with
July 5 - 14, 2024
Set in the 1950s, this story is reminiscent of the King of Rock. A songwriter finds himself in trouble when the rock and roll teen heartthrob he writes for, Conrad Birdie, is drafted into the Army. As a publicity stunt to record and sell one more hit record before he is sent overseas, a televised farewell is planned with Birdie set to kiss a preselected All-American girl.
Fridays: July 5, July 12 - 8:00pm
Saturdays: July 6, July 13 - 8:00pm
Sundays: July 7, July 14 - 2:00pm
Thursday: July 11 - 7:00pm
Bye Bye Birdie is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Season Subscriptions available May 20.
Individual ticket sales begin July 21.
Musical Ticket prices:
$38 adults
$34 seniors
$17 students/children
Play Ticket prices (Non-musicals)
$32 adults/seniors
$17 students/children
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538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262, United States
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Wed | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Thu | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Fri | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Sat | By Appointment | |
Sun | Closed |
Box Office Opens 1 Hour prior to curtain on show days
Once Upon a Time… a family from Kentucky who loved theatre and valued education visited the Coachella Valley, and realized, they could bring the joy of live stage productions to the area. Dr. William “Bill” Layne, his wife Sylvia, his son, J.W., and other members of their family submitted the winning proposal to the City of Palm Springs for how to repurpose the historic Frances S. Stevens School with a cultural, nonprofit organization.
After extensive tenant renovations, Palm Canyon Theatre opened its doors in September 1997 with Romberg and Hammerstein’s operetta “The Desert Song.” One of the leading roles was played by none other than Bill and Sylvia’s daughter, Se Layne, who was at the time, a working actress in New York City. It wasn’t long before Se moved to the desert with her family to cultivate the family’s passion in a place they all had grown to love. Se has two children, Wyatt and Ava; they are now the third generation to live and love theatre life at PCT.
Beyond the Laynes, Palm Canyon Theatre is a huge family of people who come together to create something special!
Mission Statement:
Palm Canyon Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of live stage productions and the enrichment of the greater Palm Springs community and its visitors.
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