Four Season’s ELF has plenty of “Sparklejollytwinklejingly” spirit
SMITHFIELD — In my family this time of year is all about traditions. We eat certain foods and treats made only in December. We put the tree up in a…
EURYDICE offers a new spin on an old tragedy
OGDEN — I have read the Greek tragedy of Eurydice and Orpheus before in some class long ago and dusted the cobwebs of my mind off of the story before…
Leads, director make CenterPoint’s JOSEPH a class above the rest
CENTERVILLE — Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is an old musical. The story is thousands of years old, and at over 50 years old, the lyrics by Tim Rice…
INTO THE BREECHES! is funny, but it won’t knock your socks off
LOGAN — The idea of watching a play within a play is older than Shakespeare, and it is a well-loved trope of theatre because it works. People enjoy plays that…
Utah Festival Opera’s JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT is a dream come true
LOGAN — I have a confession. In all my years as a theatre student, patron, and critic, I have never had a chance to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor…
“Welcome Home” to JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Heritage Theatre
PERRY — As a child, I loved the works of Roald Dahl. After all, who wouldn’t want to be a genius girl with telekinesis, hang out with a BFG, or…
Hopebox’s DROWSY CHAPERONE is a “Show Off” with laughter
KAYSVILLE — One of my pastimes is to watch reality shows that feature people with a fervid passion for something that they have dedicated their life to. Shows like Lego…
Terrace’s SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS is a “wonderful day”
WASHINGTON TERRACE — Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a classic that is dear to my heart, as it was one of the first musicals I was introduced to as…
Let the Ziegfeld Theater’s SOUND OF MUSIC bloom and grow forever
OGDEN — Like many people worldwide, I have spent this week glued to the news of what is happening in Ukraine. My heart ached as I heard of people who…
Humor feels right in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at CenterPoint
CENTERVILLE — When the world is falling apart, there is a perverse comfort in watching things smash in a safe, contained environment and letting yourself laugh as you cringe. The…