The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation now stewards a fully restored, historic venue that has become a year‑round cultural engine for downtown Palm Springs, presenting live music, comedy, symphony, films, lectures, and special events nearly every night of the week to thousands of guests.

The Foundation was created to collaborate with the City of Palm Springs to restore and operate this iconic landmark and to ensure it remains an accessible, community‑serving performing arts center for generations to come.  

Our all volunteer Board of Directors is composed of community leaders representing a wide range of interests and experiences, reflecting the diversity and vibrancy of the audiences and artists we serve.  

The theatre’s robust calendar and steady stream of patrons help energize local restaurants, shops, and hotels, adding measurable vitality to the heart of downtown Palm Springs.

Looking ahead, the Foundation Board is committed to helping the City sustain the theatre through endowments, contributed support, and innovative community programming.  

Because ticket sales at nonprofit theaters typically cover only a portion of annual operating costs, often in the range of 25–50 percent, ongoing philanthropy and other earned revenue are essential to maintaining high‑quality programming and preserving this landmark facility.