Cynthia Erivo

The wait is over! The newly restored Plaza Theatre will reopen its doors in grand style this December. Cynthia Erivo, the iconic voice behind Wicked’s “Defying Gravity”, will headline The Plaza with a spectacular Opening Night Gala on Monday, December 1, 2025, marking the official beginning of a new era for Palm Springs’ most beloved stage.   
 

Cynthia Erivo is a Tony®, Grammy®, Emmy Award-winning and three-time Academy Award nominated actor, singer and producer who burst onto West End and Broadway stages in The Color Purple, winning the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical. She recently starred as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande in Universal's record-breaking WICKED, which became the highest-grossing movie ever at the domestic box office based on a Broadway musical, earning her Golden Globe, SAG, Critics' Choice, NAACP, BAFTA, and Academy Award nominations. Erivo will reprise her role in WICKED: FOR GOOD (November 21, 2025) and is set to star in the film adaptation of Prima Facie, which she'll also executive produce under her Edith's Daughter production banner. Beyond acting, she's a Grammy®-nominated songwriter and performer who has released two albums—Ch. 1 Vs. 1 (2021) and I Forgive You (2025)—and headlined venues including the Kennedy Center Honors and the Academy Awards. In 2026, she returns to the West End in Kip William's one-woman theatrical extravaganza Dracula, playing 22 roles including Bram Stoker's demonic vampire. 

“Opening Night at the Plaza is the moment we’ve all been waiting for,” says John Bolton, Senior Vice President, Oak View Group, and General Manager of the Plaza Theatre. “We’re honored to welcome Cynthia Erivo for this milestone performance; it’s the perfect way to begin a vibrant new chapter in the Plaza’s story.”  
 

Erivo’s one-night performance will feature Mark Meadows and the Palm Springs Pops Orchestra. The event is generously sponsored by Richard Wood and Michael Blasingame.   

Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster’s Ticket Request system to ensure a fair and secure process for all fans. Requests will open Tuesday, October 21 at 10:00am PST and closes Monday, October 27 at 10:00pm PST. 

There is a two-ticket limit per customer.  

Each ticket includes a copy of Erivo’s upcoming book, Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much, along with a commemorative ticket and limited-edition poster created exclusively for the Opening Night Gala.  
 

The Opening Night Gala launches a new era of entertainment at the Plaza Theatre — a cornerstone of Palm Springs’ cultural history since 1936 — blending world-class performances with the glamour and warmth that have long defined this desert landmark.
 

Cynthia Erivo is giving fans the flexibility to request tickets. Simply choose your preferred ticket options. The more options you select, the better your chances of getting tickets. 
 
After the request window closes on Monday, September 27 at 10:00 pm PST, Ticketmaster will let fans know if their requested tickets can be fulfilled, and their card will be charged. 

TIMELINE 
OCTOBER 21 | REQUEST WINDOW OPENS 
OCTOBER 27 | REQUEST WINDOW CLOSES
OCTOBER 30 | FANS ARE NOTIFIED 

FAQ 

Q: What happens after I request tickets? 
A: You’ll get an email summarizing your request but your card will not be charged at this time. After the request window closes, you’ll get another email on or before Thursday, October 30 confirming if any of your requested tickets can be fulfilled.  If you get tickets, your card will be charged. All sales are final. 
 
Q: Who is eligible to request tickets? 
A: Anyone with a Ticketmaster Account can request tickets. 
 
Q: Am I guaranteed tickets? 
A: Submitting a request doesn’t guarantee tickets, but it’s a convenient way to request tickets at a time that suits you. If none of your requested tickets are fulfilled, your card will not be charged. 
 
Q: When will my card be charged? 
A: Your card will only be charged if your request can be fulfilled after the request window closes. To avoid declined transactions, please make sure your card has available funds to cover your maximum potential total. If your card is declined, you will lose your tickets. 
 
Q: What if my requested tickets aren’t fulfilled? 
A: You’ll get an email confirming that none of your requested tickets could be fulfilled, and your card will not be charged. 
 
Q: Can I place multiple requests? 
A: No. Only one request per tour is valid. If you submit a second request, your previous ticket request will be cancelled. 
 
Q: Can I change my request? 
A: Yes, if you want to change your request you will need to submit a new request before Monday, October 27 at 10:00 pm PST. To submit a new request, return to the request page and sign in. Your new request will override your previous request. 
 
Q: Can I cancel my request after it’s submitted? 
A: Yes, you can cancel your request at any time before Monday, October 27 at 10:00 pm PST.