Hopebox Theatre with Kaysville City Illuminates MATILDA’S Magic
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…
Investigate SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE at Lyric Rep
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…
Sage Covered Mountains Meet Bluegrass: Lyric’s BRIGHT STAR Shines
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…
Stop the Presses! Small Town NEWSIES Delivers Big Talent
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…
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE is Murderously Good Fun at Terrace Plaza
WASHINGTON TERRACE — Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a triumph: witty and sharp, this show offers a night of clever comedy,…
No Place Like Heritage: A Nostalgic WIZARD OF OZ
PERRY — The Heritage Theatre in Perry, Utah, recently brought the magic of Oz to life with its production of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, using the 1987…
Power of perspective at Utah State’s CURIOUS INCIDENT is striking
LOGAN — A couple of years ago I read a book from the library called The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time that really stuck with me. I…
Springtime for laughter: THE PRODUCERS delights at the Ziegfeld
OGDEN — I grew up watching all of Mel Brooks’ films with my father, so I’ve always had a soft spot for his work. When I saw that Ogden’s Ziegfeld…
A flickering lamp: A CHRISTMAS STORY finds its glow at Hopebox
KAYSVILLE — I watch the film A Christmas Story every year on Christmas day without fail and am the proud owner of a leg lamp gracing my front room with…
Flashback with THE 1940s RADIO HOUR at Ogden Musical Theatre
OGDEN — One hundred years ago, the Peery Egyptian Theatre opened its doors for the first time. Stepping inside this historic building in Ogden today to watch The 1940’s Radio…