All Seats All ShowsON SALE City of Palm Desert and The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation Present All Seats Eighth Annual Family Fun Day All ShowsON SALE THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A LIVE PERFORMANCE… ESPECIALLY AT THE MCCALLUM The 2019-2020 season at the McCallum Theatre brings the world’s finest performers and the best shows from Broadway and international stages to the Valley’s premier venue. Don’t miss your chance to get your tickets to the hottest shows before they sell out. The new McCallum season has something for everyone, from violin virtuosos to dynamic divas to sensational spectacles, along with illusions, take-your-breath-away dance, and a little bit of “pandemonium.” Plus, we pay loving tribute all season long to some of the stars and the music that shaped the popular culture of our lifetimes. Don’t wait… buy your tickets today! Shows sell out quickly, so don’t wait, or you might miss out on your favorites. It’s easy to purchase tickets online at www.mccallumtheatre.com. 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Type our complete website address into the location bar to ensure that you go directly to the official McCallum website. 1 www.mccallumtheatre.com 2 City of Palm Desert Presents The Waring International Piano Competition Presents Three Pianos, Six Hands™ The Palm Desert Back By Popular Demand Choreography Festival Wed, November 13, 7pm $90/50/20 Sat, November 9, 7pm Featuring Scott Cuellar, Evan Lin & Vijay Venkatesh Featuring Professional Companies and John Bayless. $45/35/20 Sun, November 10, 4pm Featuring Pre-Professional Companies $35/25/15 Melissa Etheridge Choreography by both emerging and The Medicine Show Thu, November 14, 8pm established dancemakers takes center $105/85/55 stage in McCallum’s popular festival, now Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons. Her in its 22nd year. Exciting original dances critically acclaimed eponymous debut album was certified double in a number of styles are performed by platinum. Etheridge’s popularity built around such memorable songs as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t companies from across the nation with It Heavy” for which she won her first Grammy for Best Female winners announced at the conclusion of Rock Vocal. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am, featuring the massive hits “I’m the each performance. A Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing on Saturday evening and students in East Valley Dance and The that brought her a second Grammy Etheridge is also an Oscar winner for Best Original Song in 2007. Join Melissa Etheridge Studio Projects will perform on Sunday. Celebrating dance as for an evening of unforgettable songs and new music from her th an art form, this unique event always delivers an interesting forthcoming album The Medicine Show out April 12 . mix of work by inventive artists. Mandy Patinkin In Concert: DIARIES with Adam Ben David on piano Sat, November 16, 8pm $135/100/70 Mandy Patinkin in Concert: DIARIES, presents the acclaimed actor / singer / storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. DIARIES is a marriage of many of Mandy’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes, along with selections from Photo: Peggy Sirota his newest recordings on Nonesuch Records, Mandy Patinkin Diary January 2018 and Mandy Patinkin Diary April/May 2018. From Randy Newman to Stephen Sondheim, from Harry Chapin to Rufus Wainwright, Mandy Patinkin takes you on a dazzling musical journey you’ll never forget. Photos: Jack Hartin 3 www.mccallumtheatre.com 64 Acknowledge a special occasion or honor the memory of a loved one through a Tribute Gift to the McCallum. Call 760-346-6505 for more information. The Kingston Trio Sun, November 17, 3pm Classic Albums Live $65/45/25 Tom Petty’s “Damn The Torpedoes” Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can Sat, November 23, 8pm re-discover their timeless music all over again. In celebration of 60 years of music, the iconic folk group $60/40/30 performs their best-loved songs as part of the Keep With Classic Albums Live, The Music Playing national tour. All three current it’s all about the music – members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Don note for note, cut for cut. Marovich have intrinsic links to and experience with A group of Canada’s most the original group. They’ll perform such timeless acclaimed musicians will classics as “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” come together to re-create and “Tom Dooley.” one of rock’s most celebrated albums, Tom Petty’s “Damn The Torpedoes.” The album will be played in its entirety, without costumes, impersonations or gimmickry. Just great music. Mitch’s Picks3 Mariachi Flor de Toloache and The Villalobos Brothers The Highwaymen Fri, November 22, 8pm $65/45/25 A Musical Tribute featuring Founded in 2008, Latin Grammy winning, Waylon, Willie & Johnny New York-based all-female ensemble Flor Sun, November 24, 3pm de Toloache continue to win the hearts of $65/45/25 both progressive and traditional mariachi Photo: Carly Zavala Perhaps the greatest super group in music fans alike through their distinct country music history, the original artistic vision and sophisticated, enlightened Highwaymen, formed in 1985, consisted of interpretation of traditional mariachi Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Waylon instruments. Their music is an edgy, versatile, Jennings and Johnny Cash. This recreation and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. of that amazing, never to be seen again The Villalobos Brothers perform original band continues the legacy with tributes to compositions and arrangements, masterfully Waylon, Willie & Johnny. You will witness blended, celebrating the richness of Mexican first-hand the friendship and comradery that folk music with the intricate harmonies of existed between these legends, reliving one jazz and classical music, rightfully earning of the greatest moments in country music them the reputation of being one of today’s history. Combining their unique approaches leading contemporary Mexican ensembles. to life and recording, they traveled the world performing country music to millions of fans. 5 www.mccallumtheatre.com 6 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas By Chip Davis Fri, November 29, 3pm & 8pm $98/78/68 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year! John Tesh Acoustic Christmas Sat, November 30, 8pm $75/55/35 Six music Emmys, two Grammy nominations, three gold records, seven Public Tue, November 26, 8pm Television specials Wed, November 27, 2pm & 8pm and 8 million records sold. After more $125/95/65 than three decades as an international From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony Award-winning musical Dear entertainer, John Evan Hansen and the Academy Award-winning film La La Land, A CHRISTMAS Tesh’s recording STORY, THE MUSICAL, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! and live concert Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action career continues 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny to thrive today. pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick Celebrate the a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Season with this Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Nominated for three 2013 Tony Awards extraordinary including Best Musical, The Associated Press calls A CHRISTMAS performer.