Tod Macofsky
Tod Macofsky
Upcoming Shows
Log on to Desert Entertainment with Tod on nbcpalmsprings.com starting every Wednesday at noon to get the latest information about the entertainment scene in the desert. Tod interviews local actors, singers, dancers, musicians, producers, directors & other artists, and recommends upcoming events and productions.
Friday, January 9, 2026 7pm
O Canada
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
Our great Neighbor to the North has gifted the world with unforgettable musical artists, songs, and regional flavor favorites. With a songbook to choose from by a mosaic of stellar performers including Alanis Morissette, Anne Murray, Justin Bieber, Joni Mitchell, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Michael Buble', K.D. Lang, and more, this evening proves to be a powerful and eclectic evening of entertainment. Whether you’re a snowbird or a local, grab your toque, and snag a spot for this joyous celebration of all things Canadian!
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Saturday, January 10, 2026 7pm
A Night at the Movies
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
Prepare for a mesmerizing musical event that takes you on a captivating journey through the world of film. Join us at the table and get swept away by captivating melodies, and a fabulous evening for film and music enthusiasts alike!
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 7pm
Elvis!
Cascade Lounge
Agua Caliente Casino
Palm Springs, CA
Start the new year with a rock’n’roll bang at The Gand Band: Elvis Birthday Celebration. Celebrating Elvis Presley with all the electrifying energy, style, and musical fire that made him a legend.​​
Friday, January 16, 2026 7pm
A Brighter Day
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
A Brighter day pays tribute to the iconic artists who lent their voices to Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson’s, “We Are The World” album, and inspired change through this global anthem of hope.
Wear your favorite 80s gear, and join us at the table to honor the legacy of the music and the artists who inspired hope and changed the lives of millions of people around the world.
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Sunday, January 18, 2026 4pm
Nonna
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
The Italian kitchen: basil crushed between warm hands, tomatoes bubbling patiently on the stove, garlic and onions caramelizing slowly… aromas that can instantly feel like home. The sounds of laughter mixing with the steady comfort of traditions passed from one generation to the next. The joy of the music that has echoed through family homes for generations. NONNA is an evening woven from all these experiences. Join us for a very special Sunday Supper where every dish carries a memory, every melody stirs the heart, and every guest becomes famiglia.
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Sunday, January 25, 2026 11am
Dirty Bingo
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
Dirty Bingo: Where audience members must sign a waiver that they won't be offended by anything. Calling it RAUNCHY would be an understatement. Outrageously filthy songs that could make you pee yourself with laughter, colorful characters who display their quirky fetishes right out in the open and crazy costumes fit for the trashiest of us make this a must-attend event.
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Friday, February 6, 2026 7pm
Time Capsule: 1958
Cascade Lounge
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
Travel back to 1958! Tod Macofsky celebrates the music, stories & spirit of the year with a nostalgic, sing-along Time Capsule show! Featuring the Gand Band and special guests.
"Cabaret performances should leave an audience having learned something and they should be moved emotionally. Macofsky played to an overflowing SRO attended house, and gave 100%. Cheers throughout and a roar filled standing-ovation gave the star something to be extremely proud of. He blew the applause meter apart just from his first entrance. The exquisite and exceptionally executed storytelling, song revue of popular hits from the year 1963 did not disappoint. With a combo of piano, bass, drums, and electric guitar they accompanied toe tapping and chair bopping tunes that made you feel so damn good. Discoveries, inventions, trends, and pop culture fads were properly researched for his patter. Various artists of the day were remembered and highlighted. There was even a more personal look into the private family life of Tod Macofsky. This wonderful time travel added levels of storytelling perfection to the proceedings. Macofsky is skilled at taking stage and owning every moment, every lyric, with pure honest truth... even when he is confronted with a zany novelty number. The epitome of versatility. This sincerely funny and adept moving cabaret act has legs. I know 1963 will be seen in many more venues because of its feel-good music, and heartfelt, thought provoking, storytelling thread."
Gilmore Rizzo
Macofsky as Applegate leads the laughter in this production. He is devilishly charming in the role. He masterfully plays Applegate’s over-the-top eccentricity. His one solo number “Those Were the Good Old Days” brings down the house.
Jason Mannino (Stage and Cinema)
Macofsky as Applegate deliciously chews the scenery with every fiber of his being for a non-stop exceptional performance. Dripping with charisma he manipulated and maneuvered his way through every scene. Immaculately dressed he was a slick salesman with the wildly exaggerated cartoon attributes of Bugs Bunny, the petty childish qualities of Jack McFarland (Will & Grace), and the quick temper of Donald Duck. His comedic ability is superb and guarantees the immediate ownership of this devilish role as his very own. Many funny people have played this role Ray Walston – who originated it on Broadway, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jerry Lewis, however, Macofsky gave a new kind of smooth talkin’ unctuous that blew the rest of those hacks out of the water. He also stopped the show with his sensational rendition of “Those Were The Good Old Days”