Charlie Thomas
Arts & Entertainment Reporter
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Stories by Charlie Thomas
March 12, 2026
Theatre 29 to hold auditions for “Steel Magnolias”
Theatre 29 and Director Lisa Hodgson are excited to announce auditions for the beloved and deeply moving comedy Steel Magnolias — a story that celebrates the unbreakable bonds…
March 9, 2026
Joshua Tree Shakespeare Company launches casting call for June’s production of “The Taming of the Shrew”
A new nonprofit theatre company is bringing Shakespeare to the Hi-Desert — with boots on. The newly formed Joshua Tree Shakespeare Company (JTSC), will launch its inaugural production…
March 2, 2026
Theatre 29 names cast and crew for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”
Theatre 29 continues its 2025-2026 season with the Broadway musical Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This timeless fairytale features music by Richard Rodgers and original book and lyrics by…
February 2, 2026
Applications being sought for 2026 Desert Theatre League Scholarship
The Desert Theatre League, a non-profit performing arts support organization with the mission of supporting and cultivating theatre in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin, is seeking applicants…
January 30, 2026
Theatre 29 shows the love with “All We Need is Love” cabaret February 6 – 8
Theatre 29 is proud to announce the cast and performance dates for “All We Need is Love”, a vibrant and heartfelt cabaret exploring the many forms of love…
January 20, 2026
Theatre 29 holding auditions for “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”
Theatre 29 is delighted to announce open auditions for “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”, a fresh adaptation of a timeless tale. This contemporary take features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most…
January 15, 2026
Theatre 29’s first performances of the new year “Marjorie Prime” opens this Friday
Jordan Harrison’s “MARJORIE PRIME” opens at Theatre 29 on January 16 for a 3-week run. The Broadway premiere production of the groundbreaking play just opened on December 8.…
January 12, 2026
Theatre 29 to hold open auditions for “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”
Theatre 29 is delighted to announce open auditions for “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”, a fresh adaptation of a timeless tale. This contemporary take features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most…
December 31, 2025
A look back at Morongo Basin Theatre in 2025
2025 saw an ever-widening variety of live productions in our Morongo Basin. Theatre 29 brought the “Easy to Love” concert, “A Streetcar Named Desire”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “And…
December 30, 2025
Desert Fringe Festival seeking submissions for its 8th season
In its eighth incarnation, The Desert Fringe Festival will be back and better than ever April 17 – 19, 2026. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026…