Love! Valour! Compassion!
1995 Tony Award winner for Best Play by Terrence McNally
Eight gay men gather at a lakeside house over three summer weekends to laugh, love, confront fears, and bare their souls. Set in the 1990s against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, Terrence McNally’s profoundly moving and sharply funny play explores friendship, betrayal, and the power of community in the face of loss.
Directed By Philip Wm. McKinley
Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes with two intermissions.
There is male nudity in this production.
NEW THIS SEASON!
Opening Night – Thursday, April 9
McNally’s play, a comedy with drama built in, is a heartwarming exploration of love and loss in the gay community. It's about friendship, courage, and the ways we hold one another through difficult times.
An exuberant, full-bodied celebration of life, McNally’s play deals with the complexities of relationships, both romantic and platonic, in a way that feels both specific and universal. It balances humor and pathos in a touching way.
McNally’s humor cuts to the core, and the characters’ journey is about more than just love—it’s about the courage to live fully and authentically. 'Love! Valour! Compassion!' has become a classic in modern gay theater.
Apr 09 2026 - Apr 19 2026
Show TimesNEW! Thursday Opening Night
Thursday, April 9 - 7:00 PM
ALL PERFORMANCES
Thursday - 7:00 PM
Friday - 7:00 PM
Saturday - 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday - 2:00 PM
DEZART PLAYHOUSE
605 S. Riverside Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Ticket Info
$78 (includes fees)
NEW! Thursday Opening Night (with post-show reception)
Thursday, April 9
$69 (includes fees)
Regular Matinee/Evening Performances
Thursday-Sunday
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