Can You Handle This Heat?

The Kathy Griffin Palm Springs Residency

January 31 | February 26 | March 26

2027

The Plaza Theatre is thrilled to announce Can You Handle This Heat? Fresh off two-sold out shows from Palm Springs’ most iconic stage, these performances mark Griffin's first-ever residency anywhere in the world, the series runs January 31, February 26, and March 26.

Fans can expect the unexpected: each performance will feature all-new material, ensuring no two shows are alike. True to Griffin’s legendary reputation for pull-no-punches, no-holds-barred comedy, every night will be a singular experience with plenty of surprises in store. 

A Guinness World Record holder for starring in more televised stand-up specials than any comedian in history, Griffin has sold out iconic venues worldwide — from Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden to the Sydney Opera House and the Kennedy Center. Her Grammy-winning comedy album Kathy Griffin: Calm Down Gurrl placed her alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Lily Tomlin as one of the only female comedians to win the Grammy for Best Comedy Album. Her two-time Emmy Award-winning Bravo series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List remains a cultural touchstone. 

Palm Springs is the perfect backdrop for Griffin’s debut residency; a city that embraces bold personalities, fierce individuality, and world-class entertainment. The Plaza Theatre, which reopened in December 2025 after a decade-long closure, has quickly established itself as a one of the premiere entertainment destinations in Southern California, welcoming sold-out performances and a growing slate of celebrated artists. Can You Handle This Heat? The Kathy Griffin Palm Springs Residency adds another landmark chapter to that story. 

With three dates and all-new material each night, fans are encouraged to attend more than one performance and to book early.