Pioneer Theatre’s COWGIRLS is an impressive display of musical talent
SALT LAKE CITY — Musical theatre is just that: musical. But in most shows the music is either canned or comes from a live orchestra. Few plays have the actors…
Utah Festival Opera’s MAN OF LA MANCHA worth the quest
LOGAN — For 500 years, Miguel de Cervantes’ tale of Don Quixote has captivated readers. Now, half a century later, the Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre pays proper homage…
Utah Festival Opera’s LES MISERABLES is a powerful performance
LOGAN — Every musical theatre fan has a list of our favorite shows—the ones they can watch over and over again, and each time experience all the emotion and passion…
WITCHAPALOOZA is wholesome family fun
WEST JORDAN — When the air begins to cool and the pumpkins come out, Gardner Village is the place to be. During the month of October, it’s home to all…
Utah Festival Opera has an artistic approach to JOSEPH and his coat
LOGAN — I was raised on musicals. Growing up I often watched the movies, attended performances, participated in shows, and even listened to the records while singing along and dancing…
KICKING THE HOBBIT is a big, nerdy in-joke
MURRAY — Desert Star Playhouse is known for its satirical, slapstick, musical renditions of popular movies, books, and plays. As a recent fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books, I was rather…
THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL provides laughs at the Empress Theater
MAGNA — There are few things that can tempt me to leave my warm, cozy apartment on a cold winter’s eve, but a good musical is among them—especially a classic.…
Right at home with Springville’s YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
SPRINGVILLE — I always enjoy a good night out at the theater, especially when I see a show for the first time. It’s so refreshing to go in blind, without…
MY FAIR LADY is just loverly in Logan
LOGAN — There was once a time when attending the theater was a major social event. Patrons dressed in their finest suits and gowns, met up with friends, and settled…
THE FOREIGNER brings the laughs
LEHI — Although I am a regular theatergoer, The Foreigner has been on my bucket list for nearly 14 years now. I have been determined to see it ever since…