The Ruth Stages a Classic WIZARD OF OZ
PLEASANT GROVE — In my opinion, The Wizard of Oz is the greatest film of all time, bar none. So it’s no surprise that it’s often performed onstage. The Ruth…
Here Comes THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE to Parker Theatre
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Father of the Bride is a beloved story that has been around since 1950. I was only familiar with the 1990s film starring Steve Martin, but…
Love is In the Air at Utah Opera’s ELIXIR OF LOVE
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Opera’s latest offering is The Elixir of Love, the 1832 classic by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti. Despite being the 13th most-performed opera in the world,…
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Entertains at PG Players
PLEASANT GROVE — In the basement of the Pleasant Grove Public Library resides a cute and noble community theater called the Pleasant Grove Players. Their latest offering is The Best…
Parker Theatre’s Unique CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns
SOUTH SALT LAKE — “Marley was dead to begin with” are the famous first lines of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. But in Parker Theatre’s production, Marley is definitely alive…
Whispering Room’s JULIUS CAESAR is Grisly, Modern, and Intense
PROVO — If there’s one word to describe Whispering Room’s Julius Caesar, it’s “intense.” Every element of the production, from lights to direction and acting, were turned up to 11…
Riverton Arts Goes Over the River and INTO THE WOODS
RIVERTON — Few musicals are performed and loved as much in Utah as Into the Woods. The 1986 musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James…
The Ruth’s AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a Stairway to Paradise
PLEASANT GROVE — Is everything at The Ruth this good? If their current production of An American in Paris is any indication, the six-month-old theater seems to be on the…
SCERA’s Large Scale Newsies Entertains at the Shell
OREM — Since its release as a stage musical, Newsies has become the most beloved show in Utah – a nearly ubiquitous offering that many venues, including SCERA, have staged…
LIFE OF PI Thunders Stunningly at Eccles
SALT LAKE CITY — Arriving like a hurricane, Life of Pi has stormed into the Eccles Theatre, bringing with it outstanding visuals and a story as unique as a tiger…