Family secrets unravel during a Christmas gathering in Palm Springs.

When Brooke Wyeth returns to her family’s upscale Palm Springs home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas, she brings more than just holiday cheer. Armed with a tell-all memoir that resurrects a pivotal and tragic event from the family’s past, Brooke draws a line in the sand, daring her parents, brother, and aunt to confront their buried secrets. As the family unravels in the face of this explosive revelation, tensions soar and loyalties are tested. With biting wit and razor-sharp insight, Other Desert Cities promises a riveting exploration of family dynamics that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Experience the magic of The Pretenders with Pretending Chrissie, a dynamic tribute band led by Rose Gill, whose striking vocals and stage presence embody Chrissie Hynde. Joining the evening as a special guest is The Tambourine Man, a heartfelt tribute to Bob Dylan.

Robin Adler and Mutts of the Planet are a group formed with the single purpose of performing the repertoire of Canadian composer Joni Mitchell. The band features some of the finest musicians in SoCal.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time. 
  
The concert features all your favorite hits in one evening, including "Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” “Respect,” and many more. You’ll be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles as you lose yourself in the music that inspired a generation. 
   
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is proudly presented by San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Tickets are available via San Diego Theatres and Ticketmaster.