Mapleton’s Inaugural Production CINDERELLA Creates a Classic
MAPLETON — One of my favorite things about the story of Cinderella is how it consistently has a new start – and it’s never on the same foot. At first,…
1776 in Heber’s Historic Building a Triumph for TVT
HEBER CITY — Despite the firework restrictions across the state muting celebrations for the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, Americana is on full display across Utah stages, and nowhere…
Interview with Utah Story Center Founder Chris Hults
PLEASANT GROVE — Children’s theatre is often discussed in terms of its audience: young people, families, school groups, first-time theatergoers. But for Chris Hults, director of A Year with Frog…
Grief and Goodness in RABBIT HOLE at Creekside Theatre Fest
PLEASANT GROVE — Is there a right way to do an impossible thing? How do you grieve separation, death and loss? David Lindsey-Abaire’s 5-time tony winning play Rabbit Hole centers…
The Ruth’s ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Runs Deep
PLEASANT GROVE — At the end of each year, we do a series of articles discussing some of the most excellent work in the state. You’ll want to revisit this…
USU Scholar Ups Accessibility in CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
LOGAN — When Paige Monson walks into a theater — or any public space, for that matter — she isn’t simply taking in the ambiance. She is running a quiet…
Revitalized PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour is Epic
SALT LAKE CITY — For forty years, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux has filled some of the world’s most prestigious venues. The…
Undead Shenanigans Afoot with BYU’s HAMLET AND ZOMBIES
PROVO — So much of what makes Shakespeare Timeless is the many creative ways it can be approached. The 1990s were filled with Shakespeare adaptations of all forms from 10…
Bring Your Bro to the Show at Pioneer’s KING JAMES
SALT LAKE CITY — For three decades, student audiences rattled the rafters of the Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse cheering on their basketball team. In 1944, Utah won the basketball national title…
Pop Punk Primarily Prevails at The Grand’s AMERICAN IDIOT
SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY — There are often interesting coincidences with art and the world at large. The announcement that Green Day would open Super Bowl 60 when the creative…