
Strong leads and good directing create a memorable SPAMALOT
June 18, 2013 By Johnny Hebda
OGDEN — The Ziegfeld Theatre shows what good community should look like with its latest production of Spamalot. Though working with a small budget to put on a huge production such as this, the Ziegfeld focused on the story telling and the quality of the acting and performances, which made this an impressive and enjoyable evening. Many community … [Read More...]

Grassroots Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO is really something
June 12, 2013 By Julia Shumway
PLEASANT GROVE — Thinking back on my Saturday night at Discovery Park, I realize now that my expectations were hinging on unrealistically high for Grassroots Shakespeare Company’s production of Much Ado About Nothing. I have had consistently wonderful experiences with Grassroots Shakespeare Company’s productions, and Much Ado About Nothing … [Read More...]

STEEL MAGNOLIAS survives, despite its weaknesses
June 17, 2013 By Amber Peck
PROVO — Annelle, Truvy, Clairee, Shelby, M’lynn, and Ouiser: these six women come together in the small town salon of Steel Magnolias to be beautified and befriended. Shelby is the center character, who the story follows as she struggles with diabetes and the challenges of adulthood. The rest surround her like the patches on a quilt—a … [Read More...]

Solid script, intriguing story save 12 ANGRY JURORS
June 14, 2013 By Rachel Helwig
CENTERVILLE — The setting is a deliberation room for the citizens serving on jury for a murder trial to discuss and argue a teenage boy’s fate. As the jury enters, two things are clear right from the start. First, most of them think the defendant—a teenage boy—is guilty of murdering his father. Second, the room is unbearably hot. … [Read More...]

Strong leads and good directing create a memorable SPAMALOT
June 18, 2013 By Johnny Hebda
OGDEN — The Ziegfeld Theatre shows what good community should look like with its latest production of Spamalot. Though working with a small budget to put on a huge production such as this, the Ziegfeld focused on the story telling and the quality of the acting and performances, which made this an impressive and enjoyable evening. Many community … [Read More...]
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