Palm Canyon Theatre Plans Production Of 'Palm Springs Getaway'

Palm Desert CA

22 February, 2022

12:44 PM

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Press release from Palm Canyon Theatre: Feb. 22, 2022 Palm Canyon Theatre is excited to announce its newest production… the world premiere of the original musical: Palm Springs Getaway. Opening in preview, Palm Springs Getaway is a nostalgic romp through the popular oasis featuring glimpses of history, icons and the celebrities who made the city famous. With a collection of well-known and original songs, the show transports audiences from the early desert landscape to the vibrant and inclusive community people know and love today – and every decade in between. The show begins in Los Angeles in the 1930s, where the protagonists realize they need a "getaway" as they try to escape some mobsters set on revenge. Prompted by a poster advertising Palm Springs as the "Playground of the Stars," Junior (Lou Galvan) and Harry (Ben Reece) set off on a time-jumping adventure reminiscent of the lighthearted, screwball comedy films of the 1930s and 40s. The duo find themselves entangled with a mysterious fortuneteller (Mary Ewing) who guides them on a field trip through the ages. The fast-paced farce is filled with physical comedy and campy energy, with bits of Palm Springs history and lore sprinkled throughout. Distinct music, performed by a four-piece band, and era-specific dance styles, plus historic projections, usher audiences down memory lane. A company of 30 local talents, ranging in age from seven to 80+, transform from one iconic character to the next showcasing not only decades past, but the magic that remains in Palm Springs today. Palm Springs Getaway runs February 25-March 13. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $32-$36. Student tickets are available for $15 with a valid ID. Proceeds from this preview production with benefit the theatre's education programs. PCT is following current city, county and state covid-19 regulations for live performances. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or other information, call the PCT Box Office at (760) 323-5123 or order online: PalmCanyonTheatre.org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Box Office hours are currently Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This press release was produced by Palm Canyon Theatre. The views expressed here are the author's own.