A private brunch brought playwright Charles Busch, a celebrated cast, and desert insiders together for an intimate reading of “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife.”
bySite Staff|Apr 7, 2026
Stephen Breimer, Linda and Fred Williamson.
A soirée on March 15 brought together Broadway talent, Hollywood insiders, and desert tastemakers for a reading of The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, hosted in honor of the production at The Plaza Theatre. The event took place in the 1950s ranch-style home of Stephen Breimer, a member of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Board of Directors. The residence — once owned by Jean and Donald Stralem, prominent local philanthropists — set the tone for an evening that felt both nostalgic and distinctly theatrical.
Guests were welcomed with passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, while a buffet-style dinner fueled the fun. Celebrants included playwright Charles Busch and director Philip McKinley, alongside a celebrated cast featuring Harriet Harris, Alix Korey, Lewis Stadlen, and Chris Carranza. Composer David Zippel and TV writer-director David Lee mingled alongside actress Joyce Bulifant and Broadway veteran Teri Ralston.
Teri Ralston and Charles Busch.
Phil McKinley, Joyce Bullifant, Michael Shaw, and Marty Wiviott.
Don Lupinetti.
Debbie Green Miller and Doug Miller.
Carol and Jim Egan.
Stephen Breimer and Nevin Dolcefino.
Tim Holmes, Don Hill, Luke Yankee, and Alex Monterio.
Rob Wright, Del Shores, and Lewis J Stadlen.