May 9-18, 2025
Get ready to step back in time as Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT) presents Forever Plaid, a charming and hilarious musical revue that pays homage to the synchronized and harmonizing groups of the 1950s. Running May 9–18, this beloved production is packed with toe-tapping tunes, razor-sharp comedy, and heartwarming moments that promise to leave audiences grinning from ear to ear.
Forever Plaid follows the story of four aspiring singers—Frankie, Sparky, Smudge, and Jinx—whose dreams of stardom are tragically cut short. Now, thanks to a cosmic twist of fate, they return from the afterlife for one final chance to perform the concert they never got to deliver. With lush harmonies, matching blazers, and a touch of heavenly humor, Forever Plaid is a musical celebration of innocence, dreams and doo-wop.
The talented quartet includes Stephen Giboney as Frankie, Raul Valenzuela as Sparky, Jimmy Ashmore as Smudge, and Nathan Wilson as Jinx. Their vocal chemistry and comic timing are sure to charm audiences of all ages.
Eric Stein-Steele brings an infectious energy to the production as its director and choreographer. Under the musical direction of Chuck Peery, audiences can expect dynamic arrangements, and faithful renditions of classics like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Cry,” and “Love is a Many-Splendored Thing.” Costumer Derik Shopinski is outfitting the Plaids in sleek, period-appropriate attire that harken back to a golden era of American music. The show is enhanced by the creative set and lighting designs by Joyanne Tracy and projections by Nick Edwards.
Forever Plaid runs at Palm Canyon Theatre from May 9–18, 2025. Showtimes are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, and 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Tickets (including fees) are $41 for adults, $37 for seniors, and $20 for students. Group discounts are available. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or more information, call the PCT box office at 760-323-5123 or order online at palmcanyontheatre.org. 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 Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Forever Plaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
About Palm Canyon Theatre:
Palm Canyon Theatre is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the education of live stage production and the enrichment of the greater Palm Springs community and its visitors. The regional repertory theatre company operates primarily with volunteers and produces about 13 Broadway musicals and classic plays each year, plus offers a children’s theatre summer camp and production. The theatre first opened its doors in 1997 when Dr. William “Bill” Layne and his family renovated the historic Frances S. Stevens School building, located at the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo Road in Palm Springs, Calif.
