Arthur Newman Theater at the Joslyn Center 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA
December 28, 2025
An Afternoon of Inspiration, Music & Joy!
Join us Sunday, December 28 at 3:00 PM at the Arthur Newman Theatre for an unforgettable performance by the sensational Marcia Harp in her uplifting new show:
“NOW IS THE TIME… What’s Next for You?”
Marcia Harp is an award-winning entertainer and choreographer, delighting audiences from New York to California, including her celebrated role as a Vocal Soloist with The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. From television and film to her hit radio talk show “Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of a Flat Stomach,” Marcia brings charisma, humor, and heart to everything she does.
This motivational and entertaining show is filled with singing, dancing, storytelling, laughter, and a whole lot of LOVE—all set to the music we know and adore. It’s inspiring, joyful, and just what your spirit needs!
January 4, 2026
Ring in the New Year in style and join us for the Sinatra in the Desert Concert with Bill Saitta on vocals and bass and Doug MacDonald on guitar.
January 11, 2026
“The Kid Inside” is a musical journey about keeping the awe and wonder of childhood alive as we grow into adulthood, and about learning to trust what our inner child is telling us. Musical Direction by Chip Prince, Story Concept by Bill Spera, and Script by Scott Calcagno.
Bill Spera is a recent transplant to the Coachella Valley from Boston, where he performed regularly as a cabaret artist and singer/actor in a wide variety of revues, shows, and musicals, including with the Boston Pops for their production of “Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert” and as Santa for their “Holiday Pops” concerts.
January 18, 2026
January 25, 2026
February 1, 2026
February 8, 2026
Bunny Fisher celebrates the joy and liberation that accompanies increasing age. The unleashed confidence that directs what comes next. Living your best life, fulfilling your dreams and finding love at any age. Bunny takes you on a musical journey of liberation, loss, reality and love, where ANYTHING GOES! She sings not only Cole Porter, Lorenz Hart, Mercer and Arlen, but also songs from different genres, including “novelty”, musical theater and pop, all of which tell the story of what love in the “3rdAct” can be. Accompanied by famed arranger, composer and pianist, Christopher Marlowe, the two present an evening of humor and laughter as heard in, “Billions of Beautiful Boys” alongside deeply emotional ballads such as “Time After Time.” A little naughty! A little Nice! A lot of Fun!
2025/2026 Calendar
Arthur Newman Theatre
Sunday Cabaret Series
proudly presents an incredible lineup of amazing entertainers!
Doors open at 2:30pm / show begins at 3:00pm
Admission is $25 cash at the door - no reservations necessary
Ample parking available
For more info email SundayCabaretSeries@gmail.com
Sunday Cabaret Series
The Sunday Cabaret Series is proud to be in its 15th season at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert. The series began in 2010 when the Joslyn Center invited the legendary Les Michaels to move his successful cabaret shows to their theater. Les produced hundreds of spectacular shows over the years before passing away much too soon in 2022. Today, Frankie Mamone is honored to continue Les' legacy of showcasing the most popular and talented performers of the Coachella Valley for your entertainment.
Frankie Mamone
Frankie Mamone has been producing shows and entertaining audiences his entire life. He started as a child actor in Ohio and later performed in Los Angeles alongside great stars such as Eddie Albert, Kaye Ballard, Connie Stevens, Carol Channing -- the list goes on and on! Today, Frankie resides in the Coachella Valley where he is known as "The Italian Crooner," specializing in tribute shows to Jerry Vale, Tony Bennett and other beloved vocalists.