The Desert Scene

Willie's and the city of Rancho Mirage presents: Willie's Broadway Block Party!Starring the talents of the students of the Musical Theatre University, and even yourself! It is an open mic, along with it being a fully staged Broadway style show. Program coordinator David Green talks with Bonnie G. about the ambitious nature of the show, and the history of the Musical Theatre University.

Performer Jeff Barnett is back at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, celebrating the music of the movies! Featuring such amazing talents like Dana Adkins, Chip Prince, Charles Herrera and Lizzie Schmelling. He talks with Bonnie G. about the inspiration behind the show, and some of the major themes he tackles.

Jason Graae famously combines cabaret with his "not so straight" sense of comedy charm. He has starred on stage in shows including Godspell with the iconic Scott Bakula. Jason has appeared in must-see television including Friends, Frasier, Living Single and HBO's Six Feet Under. On this episode of The Desert Scene, he talks with Bonnie G about his career, and his upcoming musical cabaret show in the Coachella Valley.

Lynda Kay was once described by Billy Bob Thornton saying "She's like Dusty Springfield, Patsy Cline and Roy Obrison all rolled into one." Ms. Kay has had an eventful life from aspiring to be an attorney to appearing in some of the most critically acclaimed plays and shows. Now, Lynda is performing cabaret. Bonnie G talks with her about a fascinating life story, including some FBI intrigue on The Desert Scene.

Siobhan Velarde has finally moved to Palm Springs, YAY! Which means we get to see more of her and her risque performances. She has an upcoming show called The Vixen Show over at the Runway Bar. It is a night of sexuality, singing and cabaret antics. She talks with Bonnie about the show, their friendship and what it means to be the "Soup.Queen".

Vocalist Ari Axelrod has performed for many years now, putting together musical tapestries influenced by the great artists of the past. He pays further tribute to his own Jewish heritage and Broadway heritage in A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway. On this episode, Bonnie talks with him about his musical origins, his cultural background, and the ways to define Jewish Broadway.

Anne Greer is putting together a show called ACT FOR MS(Multiple Sclerosis) which is filled with great jazz performers including Bill Marx. On today's episode, she talks about this show, along with her own personal history with MS in her family, and how this show helps the local MS community.

Glenn Rosenblum is a very busy singer, actor, and "musical mensch." Working on several projects including off-Broadway hits like Lucky Lucy and The Fortune Man and in TV hits like Bones. He is also known for being a broker to the stars, even creating his own website! He's coming to CV Rep to do a show called: Broadway Showstoppers: Musicals of the 1970s with previous guest Ilene Graff. He talks with Bonnie Gilgallon about his experiences in the theatre world, and his origins on the piano.

Ilene Graff has starred in many great musicals over the years: Grease, I Love My Wife, and Promises, Promises. Along with starring in many great TV shows. She has created a career for herself that has lasted over the decades, and now she is performing in a show with Glen Rosenblum called: Broadway Showstoppers The Musicals of the 1970's! She talks with Bonnie Gilgallon about her career, family legacy, and what she loves seeing in other performers.

Cabaret Singer and Pianist Steve Ross has interpreted the works of such beloved artists Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin. A lover of ragtime and cabaret, he has done everything including playing clubs in Washington D.C. He has an upcoming show at CV Rep, and he talks to Bonnie about it, along with his musical origins.