KATHY GRIFFIN The always entertaining and razor-
tongued comedian Kathy Griffin returns to the Coachella Valley for a night of take-no-prisoners laughs on Friday and Saturday, June 6 and June 7at The Show @ Agua Caliente Casino. Two-time Emmy- winning Griffin’s multi-faceted career has been making audiences laugh for years, discussing Hollywood gossip and celeb- rity blunders. For more information or to purchase tickets call 888.999.1995 or go
tohotwatercasino.com.
THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL THE WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE A touching tribute to a woman who has long been held as an icon of
pop music and one of the greatest voices ever heard in The Greatest Love Of All—The Whitney Houston Show. The concert celebrates a catalogue of Houston’s most beloved songs over the span of her 29-year career, all performed by the stunning Belinda Davids, her live band and dancers. The concert/stage show takes place on Saturday, May 31 at Agua Caliente Casino and will include hits such as “How Will I Know,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go,” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” “I’m Every Woman,” “Exhale (Shoop Shoop),” “Step by Step” and of course, “I Will Always Love You.” For more information or to purchase tickets call 888.999.1995 or go to
hotwatercasino.com.
VARLA JEAN MERMAN Varla Jean Merman, the purported love child of Ethel Merman and
Ernest Borgnine has refined and redefined the art of drag to new, exhilarating heights. Making her Palm Springs debut, Varla Jean, aka Jeffery Roberson, unveils an all-new show of hilarious songs, videos and fabulous costumes on Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9 at the Copa Room. Jeffery, as Varla Jean, has filled concert halls and cabarets across the world including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, the New York Public Theater, London’s Soho Theatre, LA’s Renberg Theatre and San Francisco’s own Victoria Theatre. Copa, the desert’s hot new entertainment venue is located at 244 East
Amado Road, right next door to Palm Springs’ iconic Tropicale Restau- rant and Lounge. For tickets and more information call 760.866.0021 or go
tocopapalmsprings.com.
PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS PRESENTS GALA 15 The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus (PSGMC) celebrates 15 years
EQUUS Equus is Peter Shaffer’s spellbinding drama
about a young man who inexplicably blinds six horses with an iron spike and the psychiatrist who tries desperately to bring him back from the brink. Rife with powerful images and themes of religious and sexual repression, this dramatic, Tony Award- winning play comes to Palm Canyon Theatre for three performances onlyFriday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18. For more information or to purchase tickets call 760.323.5123 or go
topalmcanyontheatre.org.
of musical magic at Gala 15, starring Emmy award-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan. Taking place on Saturday, May 17at the The Hard Rock Hotel, the celebration will include silent and live auctions, a performance by PSGMC and the Palm Springs premiere of Jordan’s new one-man smash hit show. In Show Pony, Jordan tells the hilarious tale of how life was supposed to be after reaching one of the highlights in his career, winning the Emmy in 2006. As an incredible addition to the evening’s program, live auction and master of ceremony duties will be performed by San Francisco Police Inspector, Lenny Broberg. Known for his long-time commitment to charity work, he’ll bring his wit, charm and effervescent smile to the stage. VIP ticket holders will receive valet parking, a private preview of the silent auction items, two- drink coupons and a private reception with Mr. Jordan after the show. For more information on the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus or to purchase tickets for Gala 15, go
topsgmc.com.
Palm Springs 42 RAGE monthly | MAY 2014
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