Indian Wells Theater
The Indian Wells Theater is a 300-seat professional performing arts theater that offers comfortable seating in an intimate and inviting setting. Excellent acoustics and sightlines, high production values, first-class amenities, helpful staff and affordable rental rates make the theater an ideal venue for live performances and large assemblies.
The theater is ideally suited to accommodate opera, ballet, orchestral music, plays, comedy, meetings, and lectures... virtually any popular entertainment event. The theater has showcased the performances of world renowned talents, as well as local school drama clubs, orchestras, bands, dance companies and choral groups.
While its primary purpose is for University instruction, and University sponsored and co-sponsored events, it is also available for rental. We invite you to browse through this website to learn more about our exciting theater season, consider it for your next event, and learn more about what the theater can offer you.
To learn more about our theater season or to purchase tickets, call our box office at (760) 341-6909 and follow the links below.
WHAT'S COMING - 2013 - 2014 CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS CALENDAR OFCONCERTS, LECTURES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS
OCTOBER 2013
Friday, October 25, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
Bette Midler and Johnny Carson
Saturday, October 26, 2:00 p.m. LECTURE
Cesar Caballero
NOVEMBER 2013
Saturday, November 2, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
Liza Minnelli and Marilyn Monroe with comedian, Pete Barbutte
Saturday, November 9, 2:00 p.m. LECTURE/FILM
Emmy winning filmmaker, Saul Landau
Sunday, November 10, 2:00 p.m. SPECIAL CONCERT
Remembering the USO @ Palm Springs Air Museum
Saturday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
Sunday, November 17, 2:00 p.m. LECTURE
Dean Jamal Nassar, “The Middle East at the Crossroads”
DECEMBER 2013
Saturday, December 7, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
Neil Diamond
Sunday, December 15, 2:00 p.m. POPS CONCERT
Christmas at the Pops
Friday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
Celine Dion
Plus Special Guests:
Xavier College Prep Choir
JANUARY 2014
Saturday, January 25, 2:00 p.m. LECTURE
Terry Rizzo presents, “Staying Active into Your 90's and Avoiding The Things that Shorten Life”
Friday, January 17, 7:00 p.m. SPECIAL EVENT
I DO!, I DO! Special Benefit for Autism
Saturday, January 18, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
The Piano Men - Elton John, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, and Little Richard
Sunday, January 26, 2:00 p.m. POPS CONCERT
Big Band Swings in the Desert w/ Yve Evans
FEBRUARY 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2:00 p.m. LECTURE
Sybil Carrere. Health
Saturday, February 15, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
Roy Orbison and Reba McEntire
Friday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
Ladies of Rock & Soul - Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer
Tuesday, February 25, 6:00 p.m. FILM
Special Screening
"If Florence Could See Us Now"
MARCH 2014
Saturday, March 8, 2:00 p.m. LECTURE
Philip Ferranti “Hiking In and Near Palm Springs”
Saturday, March 22, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
The Rat Pack - Frank, Dean and Sammy
Saturday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. TRIBUTE CONCERT
Rodney Dangerfield, George Burns and Groucho Marx
Sunday, March 30, 2:00 p.m. POPS CONCERT
Remembering Buddy Rich
APRIL 2014
Friday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. SPECIAL CONCERT
The Three Queens of Hearts Anna Maria Alberghetti, Ruta Lee, Mary Ann Mobley
Sunday, April 6, 2:00 p.m. CONCERT
Spring concert featuring the CSUSB's Music Deptartment
MAY 2014
Thursday, May 8, 6:00 p.m. EVENT
Annual Environmental Expo
Last Year's Indian Wells Pops 2012 - 2013 Was a Huge Success
Visit The Indian Wells Pops for detailed information about each event.
Sherry Williams’ Swing Time with the All Star Big Band
Meet Me at the Copa – Latin Nights
Troy Clarke and Cassie Miller
Last Year's Celebrity Tribute Series 2013 Was a Huge Success
Visit The Celebrity Tribute Series for detailed information about each event.
"A Tribute to Elvis" starring Greg Miller
1960s tribute artists to perform at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus - Neil Diamond, Cher, Paul Anka and Dionne Warwick
"A Tribute to Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson"
Please note: Events listed are scheduled to appear; however, on rare occasion, replacements are necessary and beyond the theater's control. Selections are subject to change.