REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY
P A L M S P R I N G S
SPECIAL EVENTS
Murray Hill As Himself
Feb 22nd 7:30 pm | 9:30 pm
SPEND THE NIGHT WITH MR. SHOWBIZ AND JORDAN KATZ & THE STIFF GIMLETS SPECIAL GUEST: SELENE LUNA Join beloved tuxedo-clad comedian, larger-than-life personality, and TV star MURRAY HILL for an "intimate" (hey, take it easy!) evening of stand-up, shtick, song, rimshots, rampant ad-libbing and crowd work. Mr. Showbiz details his chronic middle-aged crisis, showbiz trials and tribulations, botched love affairs, numerous comebacks, and kinda, finally, almost "making it" after decades in showbiz. He'll be joined by the swinging big Jordan Katz & The Stiff Gimlets and local Palm Springs icon, comedian, and actress Selene Luna. Murray Hill is an NYC legend, comedian, TV host, MC, and international entertainer. He plays Fred Rococo in HBO’s acclaimed seriesSomebody Somewhere. He hosted the competition show Drag Me To Dinner (HULU),is featured in Life & Beth (HULU) and Welcome to Flatch (FOX), and is in Paul Feig’s hit movieJACKPOT (Amazon MGM Studios) starring John Cena and Awkwafina. His forthcoming memoirShowbiz! My Life As a Middle-Aged Man will be released by Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books in 2025. Murray was a special guest correspondent for ABC News and Hulu’s live historic “Pride Across America,” which featured Pride marches in SF, NYC, and Chicago. NBC News selected him as one of the 30 most iconic and influential drag performers in modern history. “His ability to effortlessly cast a warm, festive glow about him feels akin to a superpower.” – The Hollywood Reporter IG: @MurrayHill
Chicago’s SAM FAZIO
starring in
MID CENTURY SAM: Celebrating the Songs of the 1930’s-60’s
Feb 23rd at 7pm
Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio has established a name for himself in the music scene over the years. A graduate of DePaul University’s School of Music, Sam’s repertoire includes a unique mix of jazz standards and pop classics—all with a fresh, hip sound. Sam has entertained audiences at some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including Green Mill, Jazz Showcase, Andy's Jazz Club, City Winery, Untitled, and SPACE (Chicago); Cliff Bell’s (Detroit); Dakota (MN); and Feinstein's at the Loews Regency and 54 Below (New York City). Sam has also taken the stage at numerous performing arts centers, including Overture Center, Schauer Arts Center, Trueblood, and Metropolis. Sam has held residencies at many renowned hotels including the LondonHouse, Chicago Hilton, and a 6-year run at the historic Drake Hotel. Sam has performed at many festivals, casinos and events across the country, including a Presidential Inagural Ball. In addition, Sam has performed pregame and/or halftime shows for the Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks and Cubs. Sam shares the stage with some of the top musicians in the Chicagoland area and across the country and he always leaves the crowd wanting more.
Romy Nordlinger's GARDEN OF ALLA
Feb 27th to March 2nd
Garden of Alla is a critically acclaimed multimedia solo show telling the story of the greatest star you’ve never heard of: Alla Nazimova, the forgotten trailblazing iconoclast. A Jewish Crimean immigrant fleeing programs, persecution and censorship in Tsarist Russia, she became a Broadway legend, the highest paid silent movie star in Tinseltown, and the first female director / producer / writer in Hollywood. Unapologetic about her bisexuality she coined the infamous “sewing circle”, proclaiming her strength when women were relegated to silence. She defied the moral and artistic codes of her time that eventually forced her into obscurity, “silenced under the smoldering rubble of forgotten history”. The evocative black and white video and sweeping original score envelop the performer in a live silent film - a hybrid of film & theatre. The immersive landscape illuminates her journey from turn of the century Yalta to New York and Hollywood in the 1920’s, including her infamous Garden of Allah. Nazimova returns from her grave, her uncompromising voice and ever-watchful eye casting a gaze that speaks to where we have been, how far we’ve come, and what we need to hold onto as we work for progress. “By opening our eyes to the past, we are better able to see our present”. Homophobia, sexism, racism, antisemitism, ageism: Nazimova was fighting these contemporary struggles back in the 19th and early 20th Centuries, but alone and without a Twitter account. Raising her voice and loving America “as only an immigrant can”. The importance of tolerance in society cannot be emphasized enough. Now more than ever, theatre has an important role to give voice to tolerance, celebrate diversity, and take back our collective herstory. We are all the stories we tell. As Nazimova said, “an artist is only dead when the last person to remember them dies”. Garden of Alla is a clarion call reminding us that individually we can make a difference and we all have a story to tell. Through art and in life, can make beautiful things in dark times. “As we silently, separately scratch shadows onto walls that are trying to divide us, closing in on us, once again. Break. Them. Down.” Written and Performed by Romy Nordlinger Directed by Lorca Peress
Greg Hicks Presents
More Defining Moments
March 8th at 7:30 PM
Fresh off his triumph as the winner of RSC’s 5-week CabaretRiot contest, Greg returns to the stage with all new stories and all new songs in his original one-man show - MoreDefining Moments. Funny, poignant, and daring, Greg takes us on an uncensored musical journey through his zany -and sometimes terrifying - adventures as a best-selling author researching happiness across 80 countries, his notorious stint on the David Letterman Show,and his unconventional approach to being an “out” grandfather of seven. Be treated to the sheer entertainment through the art of cabaret as one of the Valley's top showmen presents dazzling story-telling and show-stopping Broadway songs.
billboard CHART TOPPERS with
Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael
MAR 9th 5pm
Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael’s brand new show, “Billboard Chart Toppers,” celebrates the music and artists that topped the charts of the premier music publication, Billboard Magazine. Hear 70 years of the most popular and beloved songs by Nat King Cole, Bruce Springsteen, Cher, Elvis, Shania Twain, The Beatles, Barry Manilow and many more, completely reimagined in Menzie & Michael’s unique award-winning style, featuring Irwin Berkowitz on percussion. Called “Beyond Fabulous” by Chicago WFMT, Menzie & Michael have appeared at Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York; at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, Park West, Millennium Park, Ravinia Festival and with numerous symphony orchestras. These five-time After Dark Award winners have been praised by Billboard Magazine, Show Business Weekly and Playbill and called “a divine intervention of musical genius” by The Houston Chronicle. www.BeckieMenzie.com - www.TomMichael.net
A CABARET OF LEGENDS
WITH TYMISHA HARRIS
MARCH 14th to MARCH 16th
A Cabaret of Legends is a vibrant musical showcase that celebrates the history of female global superstar performers through song. Featuring the fabulous burlesque diva Tymisha Harris, the cab pays tribute to iconic artists like Nina Simone and Beyoncé. For nearly a century of music, there's no better ambassador than the fierce burlesque performer Tymisha Harris. This laid-back yet engaging musical cabaret takes you on a lyrical journey through the legacies of Black and female global icons, from Ella Fitzgerald to Beyoncé, offering an experience that's both entertaining and enlightening. With stunning costume changes, interactive performances the audience, and a dash of quirky humor you'll find yourself captivated by this show and its spirited creator.
Bunny Fisher sings
Anything Goes
March 16 at 7pm
Bunny Fisher celebrates the joy and liberation that accompanies increasing age. The unleashed confidence that directs what comes next. Living your best life, fulfilling your dreams and finding love at any age. Bunny takes you on a musical journey of liberation, loss, reality and love where, ANYTHING GOES! She sings not only Cole Porter, Lorenz Hart, Mercer and Arlen, but but also songs from different genres including “novelty”, musical theatre and pop songs all of which tell the story of what Love In The 3rd Act can be . Accompanied by famed arranger, composer and pianist Christopher Marlowe the two present an evening of humor and laughter as heard in, “Billions Of Beautiful Boys” alongside deeply emotional ballads such as, “Time After Time. ”A little, naughty! A little nice! A lot of fun!
The Real Black Swann
Confessions of America's First Black Drag Queen
Mar 22nd 7:30pm
Join writer, actor, podcaster, and storyteller Les Kurkendaal-Barrett for the Palm Springs debut of his award-winning solo show, The Real Black Swann: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen. This powerful performance interweaves episodes from Kurkendaal-Barrett's own life in his “Glinda pink bubble” with the story of William Dorsey Swann, who was born enslaved in 1858 but rose to become the "queen of drag" in Washington, DC. Swann boldly embraced his identity, enduring repeated imprisonment for the "crime" of wearing female attire and audaciously made a passionate appeal to President Grover Cleveland. Kurkendaal-Barrett, a gifted stand-up comedian with credits on iconic stages like The Comedy Store, The Improv, and The Moth, has brought his humorous and heartfelt one-man show to the fringe circuits and theaters across the US, Canada, and Europe. Don't miss the unique and unforgettable one-night-only performance!
Caro Pierotto and Farofa's Brazil Beyond Samba
March 24th at 7 pm
$20 and up
Fasten your seatbelts, you are about to take a ride on BR-101, the major highway connecting Brazil from North to South! Brazilian exports, Caro Pierotto and Farofa will be your guides on this musical tour featuring the smokin' hot rhythms and sensuous melodies of their birthplace. Recent performances include five shows in Vancouver, BC, a concert for Latino Arts, Milwaukee, and a standing-room-only presentation at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music!
DIETRICH
April 4th & 5th at 8pm
Written by Willard Manus and starring Cindy Marinangel, Dietrich is a based on a true story. Set in May 1960, the play takes place when the actress returned to the Berlin stage for the first time since fleeing the Hitler regime in the 1930’s. Inside her dressing room at the Tatiana Palast Theater, Dietrich weighs whether to go through with the live performance despite threats on her life by Nazi sympathizers (who resented her for having spent much of World War II entertaining American soldiers on the front lines). To them, Dietrich is a turncoat; a traitor who deserves tobe shot and killed on stage. Dietrich (formerly known as “Marlene”)celebrated its world premiere at the Brickhouse Theatre in Los Angeles (Produced by John Lant- Carnegie Hall), debuted in New York at theHudson Guild Theatre (Winterfest), and was selected as a finalist for the NY New Works Theatre Festival at the Acorn Theatre. This play-with-music next enjoyed successful limitedengagements at The Triad Theatre, a celebrated Off-Broadway house.
Frank Duncan's MY LIFE IN A NUTSHELL RECRACKED
April 6th at 2pm
“My Life on Crack’d Nutshell Is a Heartfelt , Delightful and multifaceted performance of Frank’s talents, celebrating life with song, dance, humor and love . There are big laughs, more than a few tears and a truly moving love story holding the whole thing together ! A MUST SEE!!!
Behind the Curtain starring
Craig Ramsay & Catherine Wexford
April 21st at 7:00 PM
Join us once again for an unforgettable night at "BEHIND THE CURTAIN," a dazzling cabaret show that brings together the incredible talents of Broadway stars Craig Ramsey and Catherine Wreford! Fresh off their thrilling victory on Canada's 'Amazing Race,' this dynamic duo will take you on a captivating journey filled with stunning performances, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic and excitement of live entertainment like never before! Get your tickets now before it sells out again!
GREGG GLAVIANO Presents
MAMA'S BOY
May 9th & 10th at 7 pm
This cabaret tells my story of growing up with a parent who suffered from chronic depression and how music and performance became the lifeline that helped me navigate feelings of neglect and discover my own voice. As the child of a parent struggling with mental health challenges, I felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility. I wanted to fix her, to make her happy. Alongside that desire came a deep sense of shame. My family didn’t look like the families of my friends, and I worked hard to hide that difference from the world. That need to hide and the yearning to please spilled over into every aspect of my life. From the awkward moments of childhood to the fears of embracing my true self as a young adult, I carried those struggles like a hidden weight. Music changed everything. Through the guidance of gifted teachers and the challenges of performing, I began to confront my fears and grow into the person I am today. Music gave me permission to feel, to express, and ultimately, to heal. This cabaret is a journey through my life—the good choices, the missteps, and everything in between—brought to life through storytelling and song. It’s my hope that by sharing my story, I can reach others who feel unseen, remind them of the power we each have to overcome what holds us back, and highlight the profound ability of music to unite and heal.