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…
Hopebox JEKYLL & HYDE: a Monochromatic Masterpiece (silver cast)
KAYSVILLE — As we creep into October and stalk toward Halloween, we search for a bit of spooky entertainment. The Hopebox Theatre knows that many of us crave a bit…
Heritage’s CLUE: THE MUSICAL A Whodunit with Flare (and Flaws)
PERRY — It’s that glorious time of year when the air turns cool and the leaves change color, inevitably turning one’s mind to cozy thoughts of curling up by the…
Heritage’s ANASTASIA is a beautiful escape
PERRY — In a time when current politics feel painfully divisive and overwhelming, I often find myself turning to history to escape the current reality while getting perspective. I take…
UFOMT’s CATS is an ineffable delight
LOGAN — Back in 1980, the Buggles warned us that “Video Killed the Radio Star”, only a few months later, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats opened on Broadway. Today, some…
UFOMT blossoms with a killer LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
LOGAN — In the pantheon of 1950s sci-fi cinema, iconic creatures like the Blob, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the Metaluna Mutant left indelible marks on the genre…
Heritage’s PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Gives Whimsy For All
PERRY — I must confess that I am a sucker for the Disney feeling of childlike wonder found in classic works. These stories provide mercurial mix of whimsy and nostalgia…
Heritage Theatre’s PIRATES OF PENZANCE an Ode to Operatic Charm
PERRY — On December 31, 1879, a new satiric operetta premiered called The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty. This coincided with Thomas Edison’s inaugural public demonstration of…
Hopebox Theatre’s SEVEN BRIDES is a “Wonderful, Wonderful” Show
KAYSVILLE — Seven Brides for Seven Brothers was the first musical I ever performed in, so it will always hold a special place in my heart. Attending opening night at…