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KAYSVILLE — I love attending the Hopebox Theatre because I am always impressed with the quality of their productions, brimming with local talent, artistic excellence, and genuine heart. Their mission—to…
OGDEN — I adore Christmas movies and have watched Elf every year since it came out in 2003 and could probably quote the whole movie. Elf the Musical is becoming…
OGDEN — This was my first time seeing The Rocky Horror Show on stage, though I watched the movie extensively as a high school theatre kid. I’ve wanted to attend…
LAYTON — Few stories blend wit, romance, and revolution as seamlessly as The Scarlet Pimpernel. Based on the classic novel by Baroness Orczy, the musical, with book and lyrics by…
SALT LAKE CITY — The Eccles Theatre lit up with golden-age glamour this week as the national tour of Some Like It Hot strutted into town. With its hot jazz…
LOGAN — I’ve always enjoyed DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt because it powerfully retells an ancient story in a way that resonates with both adults and children. It’s the story…
KAYSVILLE — One of my favorite books as a young girl was Roald Dahl’s Matilda. As a bookworm myself, it was fun to cast myself as the precocious protagonist who…
LOGAN — Lyric Repertory Company’s production of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz is a visually imaginative take on the world’s most famous detective. With a smart script…
LOGAN — Bright Star is a relatively new entry in the musical theatre canon, premiering about a decade ago with music, book, and story by Steve Martin and music and…
PERRY — Heritage Theatre consistently delights me with their ability bringing together impressive local talent, and their current production of the beloved musical Newsies has done it again. Based on…
