Stellar vocals make HEROES AND VILLAINS a guaranteed good time
OGDEN — I just became acquainted with a performing group in Weber County, and they are delightful. Broadway on the Side gives a “let’s get together and put on a…
Grassroots Shakespeare’s DR FAUSTUS is a merry medieval melodrama
SALT LAKE CITY — Anyone who has spent more than a day or two in Utah will come to some basic realizations about the Beehive State: Utahns love winter sports,…
Climb aboard for Westminster’s truly unique FRANKENSTEIN
SALT LAKE CITY — October is a month often associated with falling leaves, cooler weather, pumpkin spice, and horror stories. From haunted houses to mind-bending corn mazes to slasher movies,…
Lyric Repertory’s FENCES is brilliant, poignant, and perfect
LOGAN — If you’ve never seen a live performance of August Wilson’s iconic play Fences, go ASAP see the production by the Lyric Repertory Company in Logan. If you have…
Sting & Honey’s SLEEPING BEAUTY is a dreamy take on a classic
SALT LAKE CITY — When I walked into the black box space of the Regent Street theatre to attend Sting and Honey’s production of Sleeping Beauty’s Dream, I immediately knew…
Simon Fest’s MAN OF LA MANCHA showcases a talented cast
CEDAR CITY — Man of La Mancha is one of those shows that many people have heard, but few know well. The SimonFest has a worthwhile production of this musical…
SimonFest’s ALMOST, MAINE is almost perfect
CEDAR CITY — I am late to the Almost, Maine party. Of course, I have heard of the play, especially its place as being one of the most produced high…
A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY is a fun, frivolous foray into farce
LOGAN — I do not know much about golf. I know there are balls and tees and clubs. I know there are different kinds of clubs called putters and drivers…
Ziegfeld Theater’s GREASE is “the one that I want”
OGDEN — Grease is one of those musicals that audiences feel strongly about, either for or against: the dances are fun, the songs are catchy, and everybody wants to “Hand…
Weber State’s IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is beautiful and fun
OGDEN — Oscar Wilde, Irish poet, wit, author, and playwright was once quoted as saying, “Life is much too important a thing ever to talk seriously about it.” Evidence of…