UTBA Preview — February 2026
After a slow roll into productions for the year in January, February is filling stages statewide with a myriad of great theatrical options. Everything from golden age musicals, new works, staged readings, operas, contemporary shows, and even theatre for the very young. Options come in from the budget friendly to the highly spectacular and there are new shows everywhere from Logan to St. George. If you want to laugh, sing, or have your heart swoon with romance as love is in the air and snow may someday reach the ground of the valleys, take an evening (or 28!) and see what’s gracing Utah’s stages this month!
While we would love to cover every show, we only have so many writers. If your show is not listed here and you’re interested in a review, please request one here!
Productions Being Reviewed by UTBA
Fiddler on the Roof (Read the Review from Scott Savage )
Presented by: The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater — Pleasant Grove
When: February 2 – March 21, 2026
A timeless musical about tradition, family, and change returns for a multi-week run at The Ruth. This beloved classic centers on Tevye and his family navigating life’s transitions against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia’s shifting social landscape.
The Importance of Being Earnest (Read the Review from Jennifer Hoisington)
Presented by: Sandy Arts Guild — Sandy
When: January 30 — February 14
Oscar Wilde’s classic romantic comedy of mistaken identity and delightful absurdity follows Jack and Algernon as they invent personas and pursue love with hilarious consequences in this witty, fast-paced farce.
Million Dollar Quartet
Presented by: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
When: January 30 — March 7, 2026
A high-energy jukebox musical that dramatizes the legendary 1956 Sun Records session bringing together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night of rock ’n’ roll.
Emma
Presented by: West Valley Arts
When: February 6 — March 7, 2026
A stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel about matchmaking, societal expectations, and romantic entanglements in early-19th-century England, offering wit, charm, and insightful observations on love and class.
Next to Normal
Presented by: Stage Door Theatre, St. George
When: February 5 — March 21, 2026
This Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical explores a suburban family’s struggles with grief, mental illness, and the emotional fallout of lost dreams in an honest, powerful score and deeply human story.
Hallmarked
Presented by: Hale Centre Theatre
When: February 9 — June 19
A new musical/comedy (subject to verification) likely following hallmark-style moments in love and family life, blending humor with heartfelt storytelling.
Sunny in the Dark
Presented by: Salt Lake Acting Company — Salt Lake City
When: February 4 – March 1, 2026
This world premiere from Utah playwright Elaine Jarvik explores identity, belief, and discovery as a 15-year-old grapples with life’s mysteries after a DNA test upends her worldview.
Becky Nurse of Salem
Presented by: Pygmalion Theatre Company — Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
When: February 6 – 21, 2026
Sarah Ruhl’s quirky dark comedy imagines a modern-day descendant of Rebecca Nurse confronting love, curses, and history in a playful yet sharp look at legacy and gendered narratives.
Clue! Live on Stage
Presented by: Broadway at the Eccles — Salt Lake City
When: February 10 – 15, 2026
A Broadway-touring adaptation of the beloved board game and film, Clue! combines mystery, comedy, and audience fun in a whodunit theatrical romp.
Guys and Dolls
Presented by: Heritage Theatre Utah — (Various – state/Utah County dates)
When: February 13 – March 7, 2026
This classic musical about gamblers, showgirls, and romantic bets brings Broadway’s charm to local audiences with a score full of showstoppers.
Singin’ in the Rain
Presented by: Hopebox Theatre — (Various dates)
When: February 13 – March 14, 2026
A joyful adaptation of the Hollywood classic, full of iconic tunes, dance, and big stage choreography.
The Coronation of Poppea
Presented by: Brigham Young University Opera — Provo
When: February 14 & 17-21
Monteverdi’s baroque masterpiece dramatizes ambition and love in ancient Rome with lush vocal writing — a rare opera production in collegiate seasons.
The Magic Flute
Presented by: Lyrical Opera — Salt Lake
When: February 14 — 21
Mozart’s fantastical and enchanting opera blends comedy, mysticism, and brilliant music as Prince Tamino and the Bird-Catcher Papageno embark on a magical quest.
Hansel and Gretel
Presented by: St. George Opera — St. George
When: February 19 — 21
Engelbert Humperdinck’s family-favorite opera retells the classic fairy tale with lush harmonies and folkloric color, perfect for audiences of all ages.
Hansel and Gretel
Presented by: University of Utah Opera at Kingsbury Hall— Salt Lake
When: February 27 & 28
Utah has the rare treat of seeing two high quality operas perform the same show in the same month. Die hard opera lovers may pursue both, but options exist to see Humperdincks’s classic at both ends of the state.
Scarlet Pimpernel (Concert)
Presented by: Ogden Musical Theatre — Ogden
When: February 20 – 28, 2026
This swashbuckling musical in concert format blends romance, disguise, and revolution in early 19th-century France.
A Dozen Roses
Presented by: Wasatch Theatre Company — SLC
When: February 12 – 15, 2026
A whimsical or dramatic ensemble piece (title suggests love/relationships theme), promising local talent and intimate staging.
Ushuaia Blue
Presented by: Utah State University — Logan
When: February 13 – 21, 2026
Ushuaia Blue is a haunting and poetic journey through memory, love, and loss. Set at the edge of the world in the windswept landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, the play follows a grieving couple as they search for connection in the wake of unimaginable tragedy. With lyrical language and raw emotion, Ushuaia Blue offers a moving exploration of what it means to remember, to endure, and to hope.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Presented by: Utah State University — Logan
When: February 13 – 21, 2026
Shakespeare’s rollicking comedy of mistaken identities, jealous husbands, and clever wives, usually adapted with spirited humor and ensemble interplay.
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Presented by: Utah Valley University — Orem
When: February 20 – March 7, 2026
A bold, genre-blending musical adapted from War and Peace that mixes classical themes with rock-infused contemporary storytelling as Natasha’s life unravels in Moscow society.
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Presented by: Music Theatre West — Logan
When: February 20 — March 7
A clever, fast-paced musical comedy about an heir’s scheming quest for a dukedom filled with dark humor, mistaken identity, and clever songs.
H5: An adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry V
Presented by: Westminster University — SLC
When: February 26 — March 7
A contemporary devised adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry V, likely emphasizing ensemble work and modern themes in leadership and conflict.
Continuing Shows from January Reviewed by UTBA (read the reviews in the links below!)
These productions opened in January and will still be playing into February:
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Peter Rabbit — SCERA Center for the Arts (continuing)
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Frozen — Hale Centre Theatre (continuing run)
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Cabaret — Ziegfeld Theatre (through mid-Feb)
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Kiss Me, Kate — SGMT (through early March)
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Forever Plaid — The Ruth (continuing season)
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong — Hale Centre Theatre (early Feb)
Additional Noteworthy Productions This Month
(These shows are not currently slated for UTBA review but worth your calendar: dates given where confirmed)
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See How They Run — CenterPoint Theatre (through February 26)
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee — Brigham City Fine Arts Center (through February 7)
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Urinetown the Musical — Terrace Plaza Playhouse (begins Feb 27)
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Pho 69 — Part of Plan-B’s Script-In-Hand Series
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Girls Night! The Musical — Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (Feb 26)
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American Idiot — Grand Theatre (Opens Feb 26, 7:30pm)
- Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery — Terrace Plaza Theatre
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Friendly Universe TVY (For ages 2-5) — Wasatch Theatre Company
- Devised Play — Snow College
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Grasmere — Voodoo Theatre Company
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Hello, Dolly! — Timpanogos Arts at the Valentine Theatre (Opens February 6)
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The Yellow Boat — Southern Utah University
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School for Scandal — University of Utah
- Into the Woods — Vernal Live!
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Caregiver’s Guide — Kayenta Center for the Arts
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My Funny Valentine — Rattlin’ D Playhouse in Hurricane
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The Nay Kid Gun — Off Broadway Theatre
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Dumbed Down — Plan B
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Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play — Southern Utah University
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Kneehigh’s Tristen and Yseult — Utah Tech University
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She Kills Monsters — Mad King Productions
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Corner’s Grove — University of Utah
