Try Something New at Fringe Festival (Preview)
SALT LAKE CITY —As much as we love seeing our favorite musicals and plays it is also very exciting to see new material that is still being workshopped by the…
HUNCHBACK is on top of the world at Murray Arts
MURRAY — One of the thrilling parts of reviewing and patronizing community theatre is the community nature of it all. Seeing everyone gather together to make the best show they…
Drowsy Chaperone is No Accident at Sugar Factory
MIDVALE — It’s always interesting as a theatre critic and patron to see how different shows evolve over the years. For example, I first saw The Drowsy Chaperone in 2006…
Hale’s THE NUTTY PROFESSOR brings the laughs
SANDY — As a theatre critic and patron, it’s been interesting to watch Hale Center Theatre in Sandy this year. With their large stages and loyal patrons, it’s fascinating to…
July 2024 Utah Theatre Preview
June was jam packed with incredible theatre and believe it or not we have made it to July! Fortunately we have tons of great entertainment coming to us from local…
ANASTASIA is a Dream at Timpanogos Community Theatre
AMERICAN FORK — Over the last few years one of the most consistently underrated local theater companies is Timpanogos Community Theatre in American Fork. They perform at the Valentine Theatre…
Bluffdale’s SEE HOW THEY RUN Runs Away with Laughs
BLUFFDALE — There are some plays and musicals that just work. No matter the decade performed, the venue in question or the cast these classic works can be counted on…
School of Rock Jams Into Creekside Theatre Fest
PLEASANT GROVE — Many recent Broadway musicals are either of the jukebox variety or based on a movie. As a film and theatre critic I am of course fascinated by…
OLIVER! with a fun steampunk twist at Hopebox
KAYSVILLE — It’s always exciting when local companies put their own spin on a classic of musical theater. Hopebox Theatre has done just that with their new production of Oliver!…
MATILDA: THE MUSICAL is a miracle in Herriman
HERRIMAN — Every generation has their musical that is the gateway for young fans to become engaged in musical theatre. I know for many my age it was Annie and…