Theatre Reviews by Patrons and Professionals
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SALT LAKE CITY — Each year, the Utah Shakespeare Festival (USF) fills patrons’ lives with wondrous professional theater, both classic and contemporary. They go above and beyond simply producing shows in their home space in Southern Utah, however. In addition to their summer and fall seasons, the festival produces a touring Shakespeare play aimed to educate [...]
PROVO — One of the reasons I keep going back to the theatre because of my hope that a director and cast can present a script that I’m familiar with in such a novel way that I gain new insights into the story or the characters. It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, [...]
SALT LAKE CITY — Who would have thought that a play about sexual scandal, incest, and murder could be so boring? The University of Utah Department of Theatre’s latest production, ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore, is the story of Giovanni and Annabella, a brother and sister who break the ultimate taboo and become sexually involved with [...]
CEDAR CITY — In a royal court full of glamorous women, elegantly dressed servants, and impeccably well mannered men, “something is rotten.” Not far beneath the surface of this high society, there lies a decaying core. Treacherous (and supernatural) events occur that expose the amoral men and women for what they truly are and lead to [...]
SALT LAKE CITY — The most important news story of 2011 was, unquestionably, the Arab Spring. Beginning in late 2010 in Tunisia, a fervor of revolution spread through many Arab countries. Massive protests were organized, despots were overthrown, and a new wave of uncertainty spread throughout North Africa and the Middle East. The world is still [...]
LAYTON — Nestled in the trees, tucked away in a corner of the Layton Commons Park, is the Ed Kenley Amphitheater, a beautiful performance space that plays host to a variety of artistic genres and performances throughout the summer months. As part of their Summer Nights with the Stars season, the Davis Arts Council has initiated [...]
CEDAR CITY — At the end of one moving scene in Titus Andronicus, Lavinia—the daughter of the title character—carries her father’s severed hand off stage in her teeth. This gruesome image is just one of many macabre moments that make Titus Andronicus a play that I will remember for a long time. Titus Andronicus is the [...]
PROVO — Last year I was scheduled to see a Grassroots Shakespeare Company’s play and it was raining. Because their shows are performed outside, I wimped out and decided not to attend. It turned out that the rain stopped, the show went on, and I missed out. Boy, did I ever miss out. Had I gone [...]
PROVO — I don’t consider myself a theater snob. I strive to remain very open minded and accepting of the performances that I am able to take in; particularly if I happen to be there in an official capacity, such as to review a show. I’m disappointed in myself that I must report that I had [...]
PROVO — Okay, so here’s the thing about Hedda Gabbler by the Utah Shakespeare in the park company at the Echo Theatre: No one is seeing it. Now for some plays in Utah that can be arguably a very good thing, but in this case it is decidedly not. There are four reasons why: First: The [...]