What is the Henriad? Where did the word “Henriad” come from?
Last year at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, I came across a term that I had never heard before: “Henriad.” After hearing a few Festival artists throw the term around, I…
A triumphal HENRY V at the Utah Shakespeare Festival
CEDAR CITY — Everyone has a hero. And so does every nation. For William Shakespeare, King Henry V was one of the great heroes of the English nation, and one…
A nice & punny THE COCOANUTS at the Utah Shakespeare Fest
CEDAR CITY — The Marx brothers—Grouch, Chico, Harpo, and Zeppo—are back. And they’re performing in The Cocoanuts, the show that made them famous nationwide. Taking place in the late 1920’s…
The math error at the heart of the NEWSIES stage musical
The national tour of Newsies is in Salt Lake City this week, and my fellow UTBA member Andrea Fife says that the show is a sheer delight. I saw the…
Strong cast, weak directing create a mixed COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
SALT LAKE CITY — Like any good story, The Count of Monte Cristo has something for everyone: a love story, swashbuckling pirates, friendship, betrayal, forgiveness, and even a jailbreak. All…
“Pulling together” to make a worthwhile SATURDAY’S WARRIOR
OREM — In its opening song, Saturday’s Warrior tells the audience exactly what the play is about. “We must learn why we’re here and who we are.” Although Saturday’s Warrior…
A stark, unflinching MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN
PROVO — After over a decade of following an army in wartime, Mother Courage says, “I’m getting tired of this wandering life.” But despite the personal costs of war and…
Open every door to Hale’s JOSEPH
OREM — Some people attend a favorite musical to see the same old show, to hear familiar songs, and to see the same characters perform the same scenes in the…
A noble effort to save THE PIRATE QUEEN
WEST VALLEY CITY — A woman ahead of her time, Grace O’Malley is her own woman. Whereas other women in 16th century Ireland are expected to keep house and care…
BYU’s OFF THE MAP continues to be a must-see event
PROVO — Now in its third year, BYU’s international theatre festival Off the Map continues to present the most innovative and fascinating theatre that Utahns will see. Featuring companies from…