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Stan Zimmerman and actors Michael Corbett and Patrick Bristow discuss the West Coast premiere of Silver Foxes, an LGBTQ plus comedy set in Palm Springs.
The highly anticipated West Coast premiere of the contemporary comedy Silver Foxes is officially set to open on May 21 at the Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs. Written by the veteran television writing duo of James Berg and Stan Zimmerman, known for their work on iconic series like The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, the play is generating significant buzz throughout the Coachella Valley theater community.
Set right in the heart of Palm Springs, Silver Foxes is frequently described by its creators as a modern, male-centric counterpart to The Golden Girls. The plot revolves around a tight-knit group of older gay men who navigate the complexities of aging, body maintenance, and romance in their golden years. When one of their dearest friends is forced back into the closet within a homophobic senior living facility, the group takes matters into their own hands, forming a chosen family to ensure they can all live out their lives with pride, dignity, and a lot of laughter.
During a recent broadcast appearance, writer and director Stan Zimmerman sat down alongside lead actors Michael Corbett and Patrick Bristow to share insights into the rehearsal process and the deep local relevance of the production. Zimmerman expressed immense excitement about staging the show in the exact geographic location where it is set, noting that the themes of rebuilding life, establishing unconventional families, and planning for the future heavily resonate with desert retirees across Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert.
The production features a unique on-screen dynamic between Corbett and Bristow, who portray a pair of cohabitating ex-lovers navigating their post-relationship boundaries. Both actors bring extensive entertainment backgrounds to the stage. Corbett, a two-time Emmy winner well-known for his 17-year run on daytime soap operas like The Young and the Restless, noted that pivoting to a fast-paced stage comedy has been an incredibly rewarding shift. Bristow, widely recognized for his comedic turns on the sitcom Ellen and his memorable role as the high-energy choreographer in the cult-classic film Showgirls, brings his trademark sharp wit and physical comedy to the ensemble.
The upcoming run highlights a massive post-pandemic boom in the broader Coachella Valley entertainment landscape. Zimmerman, who recently closed another original production in the desert titled Knife to the Heart, emphasized that an influx of seasoned entertainment professionals from Los Angeles and Broadway has rapidly expanded the quality and footprint of local regional theater. Following the brief Palm Springs run, members of the creative team are already scheduled to transition directly into high-profile workshops on Broadway and international fringe festivals.
Due to the limited nature of the West Coast premiere, the production will only run for eight select performances between May 21 and May 31. Theater organizers report that the initial block of tickets is already nearly sold out. Community members looking to secure remaining seating options are encouraged to visit the official box office platform at therevolutionstagecompany.com before the final curtain falls.
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By: NBC Palm Springs
May 19, 2026
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