Theater guide Nov. 14-20: 'Aladdin Jr.,' 'Why Can't Trains Run on Time' and more

Laine Henry, Palm Springs Desert Sun
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This week in theater includes "Aladdin Jr.," "Barefoot in the Park," "Why Can't Trains Run On Time," live music and more.

Theater Companies can submit their theater listings — one per form — at bit.ly/TheaterGuideForm to be included in the weekly Theater Guide inside Sunday's Arts & Culture section.

Here's a guide to performances in the Palm Springs area:

Come On Up for Live Music

Jeremie Levi Samson (right) performs for Mon Petit Salon at Palm Springs Cultural Center every Monday 5-7:30 p.m. on the second floor. Doug MacDonald (left) is featured as a special guest.
Jeremie Levi Samson (right) performs for Mon Petit Salon at Palm Springs Cultural Center every Monday 5-7:30 p.m. on the second floor. Doug MacDonald (left) is featured as a special guest.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center presents live music at the VIP Lounge every week. Sunday brings Keisha D to the stage for Soulful Sundays, Jeremie Levi Sanson hosts Mon Petit Salon on Mondays and Leanna and the Jazz Collective on Tuesday. This week will also feature Razzle Dazzle Happy Hour with Bonnie G on Friday. (Live Music)

Venue: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

Running dates and times: Every Sunday through Tuesday; Friday, Nov. 18; 5-7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices: No cover, two drinks minimum

More info: bit.ly/LiveMusicPSCC

Desert Winds Freedom Band Presents: 'California Dreamin'

​Come enjoy "California Dreamin’" at the Richards Center for the Arts at the Palm Springs High School.  Featured will be Barry Manilow’s "One Voice", Rossano Galante’s exciting "San Andreas Landscapes’ a ‘Gold Rush Rag" and more. (Live Music)

Production company: Desert Winds Freedom Band

Venue: Richard Center for the Arts, 2248 Ramon Road, Palm Springs

Running dates and times: Saturday, Nov. 19; 7 p.m.

Ticket prices: $30

Appropriate for children under 12? Yes

More info: desertwindsfb.org

'Aladdin Jr.'

Disney’s "Aladdin Jr." is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story opens up “a whole new world” for all to enjoy.

Production Company: Desert Theatricals

Venue: Rancho Mirage Community Center, 71-560 San Jacinto Drive, Rancho Mirage

Running dates and times: Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20; 7-8 p.m.

Ticket prices: Free, ticket required

Appropriate for children under 12? Yes

More info: ranchomiragelibrary.org

'The Book of Mormon'

The McCallum Theatre is seen in Palm Desert, Calif., Monday, April 18, 2022.
The McCallum Theatre is seen in Palm Desert, Calif., Monday, April 18, 2022.

"The Book of Mormon" examines the beliefs and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from a satirical point of view. (Musical Comedy)

Venue: McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert

Running dates and times: 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; Nov. 18-20

Ticket prices: Starting at $65

More info: mccallumtheatre.com

'Why Can't The Trains Run On Time'

Presented by the Palm Springs Cultural Center and Nunzio Sisto, "Why Can't The Trains Run On Time" is an emotionally charged modern-day musical about an artist learning to let go of his past and appreciate his present. It’s a timeless tale that anyone can relate to, and a lesson about life that speaks to everyone who sees it. (Musical)

Venue: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

Running dates and times: Monday, Nov. 14; Monday, Nov. 21; Monday, Dec. 12; Monday, Dec. 19; 7 p.m.

Ticket prices: $35

More info: psculturalcenter.org

'Barefoot in the Park'

Desert Theatreworks presents Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park," a romantic comedy focusing on newlyweds as they begin married life in a tiny fifth-floor apartment in New York City. After a six-day honeymoon, the couple get a surprise visit from the mother-in-law and decide to play matchmaker during a hilarious dinner with their eccentric neighbor-in-the-attic. (Romantic Comedy)

Production company: Desert Theatreworks

Venue: Desert Theatreworks, 45-175 Fargo St., Indio

Running dates and times: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Nov. 17-27

Ticket prices: Starting at $39.50

Appropriate for children under 12? Yes

More info: dtworks.org

'The Humans'

As things go bump in the night, the angst and anguish of the middle class are shoved into the light in this uproarious, hopeful, and heart-breaking play. Over the course of a family dinner on Thanksgiving, the characters navigate the delicate nuances of the quirky and hilarious, to the painful conflict of real family life. (Comedy)

Production company: Coachella Valley Repertory

Venue: Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City

Running dates and times: 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Nov. 15-20

Ticket prices: Starting at $63

Appropriate for children under 12? Yes

More info: cvrep.org

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