Creekside Theatre Fest’s TWELFTH NIGHT has potential
CEDAR HILLS – Summertime Shakespeare has become a mainstay of Utah theater, but in these “unprecedented times” (a phrase so ubiquitous it has almost lost all meaning) the ability to…
LITTLE SHOP blossoms with a strong cast at BYU
Please note, as of March 12, BYU has cancelled all theatrical performances. Meetings to evaluate rescheduling shows will be held on May 10. PROVO — I think the only thing…
FLOYD COLLINS gets buried under a disjointed script
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah has a reputation for doing difficult and lesser-known shows. This is by design, as they strive to push their students and Utah…
SEE HOW THEY RUN finishes strong at BYU
PROVO — See How They Run by Philip King is a classic farce about the Toops, a vicar and his uncouth wife living in a small English hamlet during World…
STEEL MAGNOLIAS finds moments of beauty
SPRINGVILLE — Full disclosure: I am nowhere near the target demographic of Steel Magnolias. Now with that out of the way, I can fully attest that this show can be…
Echo Theatre’s BIELZY AND GOTTFRIED is moralistic, not a morality play
PROVO — Bielzy and Gottfried is one of the first entries in what the Echo Theater is calling its Playwriting Showcase. Unfortunately, this entry featured a poor script and an…
FARLEY FAMILY REUNION is a study in character and culture
PROVO — There are certain shows that know their audience. Some know their audience a little too well. Such is the case with James Arrington’s perennial one man show The…
No deliberation necessary: TWELVE ANGRY MEN is a superb show
CEDAR CITY — For me, the best theatre has always been the type that does more than just entertain. I love a show that tries to improve the audience in…
Outdoor production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is a pleasure
OREM — Summer Shakespeare performances are one of those seasonal delights that seem to have become more popular in the last few years. It’s a drastic change from the typical…
NOISES OFF! packs huge laughs into a small space
PROVO — Noises Off! is one of my favorite scripts from one of my favorite genres. This classic show by Michael Frayn is a textbook example of farces in general,…