One of the holiday season's most enduring and timeless traditions, Tchaikovsky's classic ballet The Nutcracker will return to the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert for two spectacular performances on Monday, December 10 at 7:00pm, and Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00pm.

McCallum Theatre's favorite female comedian, Kathy Griffin, is a multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit and famously self-deprecating sense of humor. At a time when stand-up comedy was turning from punch lines to social commentary and satire, Kathy established her career with observations about celebrity culture and fame.

The songs of the Broadway stage are legendary and, more likely than not, each of us has a Broadway tune among our favorites. That was the idea behind the McCallum Theatre's presentation of "Broadway by Request" which will showcase the favorite songs from Broadway's rich history.

To support her new album Trav'lin' Light, Queen Latifah will embark on a nationwide tour with a stop at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Tuesday, November 20, at 8:00 pm. Trav'lin' Light will be released by famed jazz label Verve Records in conjunction with Flavor Unit Entertainment on September 25.

The popular "Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel" series returns for a sixth season at the McCallum Theatre with its entertaining evening of commentary and insights mixed with a virtuoso piano performance on Monday, November 19, at 7:00pm.

Trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer who has become a virtual genre-of-one, and a star, in the realm of contemporary jazz. Chris Botti appears at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Sunday, November 18, at 7:00pm. Tickets are priced at $85, $65, $55 and $45

McCallum Theatre Institute, the education division of the McCallum Theatre is proud to announce OPEN CALL 2008 - 10th Anniversary Celebration, April 25-26, 2008! This Valley-wide competition is a perfect opportunity to showcase your talent! If you sing, dance, play an instrument, juggle, perform magic, comedy or any other self-contained novelty act, here's your chance to perform at the renowned McCallum Theatre before three sold out audiences.

Michael's joy in performing led him to open his club, Feinstein's at the Regency in New York City, and he brings that same intimacy to his popular series of shows in Southern California, "Feinstein's at the McCallum" at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert on November 16, 2007, at 8:00pm.

Critics and peers agree, Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country and he is bringing his unique style of sophisticated stand-up comedy to the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert on Sunday, November 4, 2007, at 7:00pm.

The 10th Annual Dance Under The Stars Choreography Festival at the McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts, scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, November 10th & 11th, 2007 has announced finalists.

The McCallum Theatre will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a spectacular fundraising gala concert on November 29th, presenting the incomparable Liza Minnelli, it was announced by McCallum President and CEO, Ted Giatas.

Kenny Loggins appears at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, for one performance on Saturday, October 27, at 8:00pm. Tickets are priced at $95, $80, $70 and $60.