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.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 7pm
Graveyard Shift
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
Where all the ghouls get groovy, dinner’s so delicious it could wake the dead!
Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches, and monsters - your Graveyard Shift awaits! This Halloween, join us for a frightfully fun night at PS UNDERGROUND, where all the ghouls get groovy, dinner’s so delicious it could wake the dead, and you can dance the night away to the bone-rattling tunes of the Coachella Valley’s favorites - The Gand Band!
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 7pm
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 7pm
LT's Much Too Gay Cabaret 2
Revolution Stage Company
Palm Springs, CA
Last year's sold-out hit is back again and now even gayer!
This show features the witty, wise and wonderful lyrics of LT Cousineau showcasing his gayest original tunes plus a bunch of new hilarious parody songs.
You won’t want to miss this prideful celebration to kick off Pride Weekend.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 7pm
Rainbow Revelry
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
In celebration of Palm Springs Pride, join us for Rainbow Revelry, a vibrant PS UNDERGROUND experience where every color tells a story and every course is a celebration.
Throughout the evening, you'll journey through the colors of the rainbow as dazzling live performances, immersive visuals, and Chef Dave's secret multicourse menu unfold in perfect harmony. Each course is inspired by a different color of the rainbow, bringing together bold flavors, creative presentations, and music that captures the spirit, emotion, and energy of each hue.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 7pm
Time Capsule: 1976
Spirit Animal
Hotel Zoso
Palm Springs, CA
Step into 1976—a year when rock filled arenas, disco took over the dance floor, soul reached dazzling new heights, and pop radio seemed to have a little bit of everything. From soaring guitar anthems and silky R&B to glittering disco, soft rock, and funk, 1976 wasn’t defined by one sound. It was the year they all collided.
Award-winning vocalist Tod Macofsky, joined by Palm Springs favorites The Gand Band, guides audiences through one of popular music’s most eclectic years with powerhouse vocals, dynamic arrangements, engaging storytelling, and plenty of opportunities to sing along.
Sunday, November 15, 2026 11am
Dirty Bingo
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
Dirty Bingo is a scandalously hilarious bingo brunch where good taste checks out at the door and bad decisions take center stage. There is nothing like this in Palm Springs… or anywhere else with a liquor license.
Welcome to Dirty Bingo, the only event where signing a waiver isn’t optional, it’s a warning. If you’re easily shocked, clutch your pearls somewhere else. If not… buckle up. “Raunchy” doesn’t even begin to cover it. We’re talking outrageously inappropriate songs, jaw-dropping antics, and a cast of unfiltered characters proudly parading their quirks, kinks, and zero shame for your entertainment.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 7pm
You've Got A Friend
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
A celebration of the music and friendship of Carole King and James Taylor.
Experience the timeless music and extraordinary artistry of Carole King and James Taylor in You've Got A Friend, a soulful tribute to two of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of our time.
Through unforgettable melodies, beautiful harmonies and deeply personal lyrics, the evening explores their individual hits and the special musical connection they shared. These are songs that have become part of the soundtrack of our lives, performed with warmth, honesty and heart.
"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”