🎭 Utah Theatre in May 2025: A Month of Must-See Performances

Utah’s theatre scene is blooming this May with a vibrant lineup of musicals, dramas, comedies, and family favorites. From Salt Lake to St. George, here’s a guide to help you plan your theatre adventures.

Images courtesy of Utah Theatre companies, collage by UTBA Social Media Manager Danica Francom

 

🎟️ Shows Closing Soon & Currently Running

Catch these productions before they close:

  • Bat Boy: The Musical – Salt Lake Acting Company, Salt Lake City – Closes May 4

  • Puffs– Empress Theatre, Magna – Closes May 4

  • You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – Covey Center for the Arts, Provo – Closes May 4

  • The Wizard of Oz – SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem – Closes May 4

  • Legally Blonde – Heritage Theatre, Perry – Closes May 10
    See more about our review here

  • Jersey Boys – The Ruth, Pleasant Grove – Closes May 10

  • Wicked– Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City – Closes May 25

    • Check out what UTBA’s Maggie Dudley was able to learn behind the scenes!

📅 Weekly Breakdown of May 2025 Shows

Week 1: May 1–4

Tuacahn’s The Little Mermaid – Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins – Previews begin May 2
🌊 Dive under the sea in this lavish desert premiere at Tuacahn, where state-of-the-art effects and red rock backdrops bring Disney magic to life.

Little Women – Lehi Arts Center, Lehi – Opens May 2
📖 A heartwarming take on the March sisters’ story, Lehi Arts returns with a classic that celebrates family, feminism, and resilience.

Waitress – Pioneer Theatre Company, Salt Lake City – Opens May 2
🥧 PTC dishes up a sweet and stirring musical about friendship, motherhood, and finding your voice—with music by Sara Bareilles.

Spartan Moms – Courage Theatre – Opens May 2
💪 A new work from Courage Theatre spotlighting motherhood, strength, and solidarity—expect laughter, grit, and powerful storytelling.

Be Here Now – Pygmalion Theatre, Salt Lake City – Opens May 2
📣 Use UTBA’s promo code from the interview with PYG’s cast for a BOGO on select dates!
A moving dramedy about unexpected joy and second chances from one of Salt Lake’s most intimate and thought-provoking companies.

Week 2: May 5–11

Finding Neverland – Hale Centre Theatre, Sandy – May 5–June 14
✨ A magical blend of imagination and inspiration, HCT brings the origin story of Peter Pan to life with its trademark spectacle and heart.

Tootsie – Ziegfeld Theater, Ogden – Opens May 9
🎭 This gender-bending Broadway hit makes its way to Ogden with quick wit, big laughs, and Ziegfeld’s signature polish.

The Grown-Ups – Sisyphus Happy Theatre, Salt Lake City – May 9-17
Watch for UTBA’s Review!
🎪 A haunting, immersive campfire tale for adults, The Grown-Ups unfolds in an intimate backyard setting where five counselors navigate the end of the world with humor, heart, and unnerving realism.

Harvey – Bluffdale Arts, Bluffdale – Opens May 9

Harvey – Old Barn Community Theatre, Collinston – Opens May 9

UTBA Annual Training – May 10
🗣 Featuring a conversation with Karen Azenberg and an informal gathering at that night’s Waitress performance. (Patrons purchase their own tickets. For more info, email scott@utahtheatrebloggers.com.)

Week 3: May 12–18

Matilda – St. George Musical Theater – Runs through June 14
📚 A high-energy tale of rebellion and bravery, Matilda explodes on the St. George stage with powerful choreography and pint-sized revolutionaries.

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In a Play!” – Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre, Logan – Opens May 17 at 1pm
🐘🐷 Mo Willems’ beloved characters jump from page to stage in a zany, family-friendly musical from the award-winning UFOMT.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – Empress Theatre, Magna – Opens May 16
😄 A joyful, nostalgic romp through the world of the Peanuts gang with heartfelt tunes and family-friendly charm.

Tuck Everlasting – CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, Centerville – Opens May 16

The Odd Couple – Off-Broadway Theatre, Salt Lake City – Opens May 16

Legends of Robin Hood – Salt Lake City Library, by SL Children’s Theatre – May 17 only

The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Show – Salt Lake City – Opens May 17
🔍 A deliciously interactive murder mystery dinner that lets the audience in on the suspense (and the jokes).

Week 4: May 19–25

Twelve Angry Men – Hale Centre Theatre, Sandy – Opens May 21
⚖️ HCT tackles this powerful courtroom drama with intensity and precision, inviting audiences into a tense jury room showdown.

Dreamgirls – Grand Theatre, Salt Lake City – Opens May 23
🎤 A dazzling tribute to Motown dreams and diva drama, Grand’s production promises powerhouse vocals and stunning stagecraft.

Noises Off – Parker Theatre, Salt Lake City – Opens May 23
🔄 Backstage chaos meets onstage hilarity in this legendary farce, brought to life by Parker’s expert ensemble.

Trouble in Hunky Dory – Pickleville Playhouse, Garden City – Opens May 23
🎶 A Pickleville original packed with laughs, music, and frontier fun—perfect for a summer kickoff in Bear Lake.

Week 5: May 26–31

High School Musical – Brigham Young University, Provo – Opens May 30
🎶 Get’cha head in the game for this fan-favorite Disney hit, reimagined with BYU’s signature energy and student talent.

The Play That Goes Wrong – The Ruth, Pleasant Grove – Opens May 30
🎭 A miscast, mismanaged, and completely hilarious disaster of a play—with perfect timing from the Ruth’s veteran comedic cast.

Tootsie – Egyptian Theatre, Park City – Opens May 28 (Traveling from the Ziegfeld and produced in partnership between the companies.)

The Scarlet Pimpernel – Cedar Valley Community Theatre – Opens May 30

The Sound of Music – Draper Arts Council – Opens May 30

For tickets and showtimes, check out individual theatre websites or stay tuned on Utah Theatre Bloggers Association for updates and reviews. Let the magic of live performance brighten your May!