Nothing to fear from Goldilocks at Desert Star
MURRAY — Desert Star is somewhat unique in the dinner theater genre. They know what works for them and they do it well. They have created a very well-oiled machine…
Fun "Kung Fooey" Could Do More
SALT LAKE CITY — As a reviewer and theater-goer, when I attend a show, I truly want to be entertained. I want all the performers to be wonderful, and the…
Gutenberg! is Wow!
PARK CITY — As you enter the Egyptian Theater in Park City to sit down and watch Gutenberg! The Musical!, you notice that this may not be your typical evening…
Twists and Turns on the Yellow Brick Road
SANDY — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a beloved classic of children’s literature, and has been since it was first published in 1900. It has been adapted to the…
The Hive was abuzz with "Word Play"
SALT LAKE CITY— One act plays don’t get a lot of respect in the real world. They seem to be the sort of things that are quaint to look at,…
Wonderettes are Marvelous!
SALT LAKE CITY— The Marvelous Wonderettes was inspired by author Roger Bean’s mother. He was asked to write a new musical and pitched the idea of a show about high…
"Hillbillies" is a Heapin’ Helpin’ of Fun
MURRAY — Desert Star has been a Utah staple for years. And they have a tried and true formula that has worked for as long as they have been running.…
Empress’ La Mancha is a dream
MAGNA — I think there are three great American musicals. They are, in no particular order: The Music Man, 1776 and Man of La Mancha. The last one may surprise…
Spelling Bee is H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S
SALT LAKE CITY — In Westminster Player’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee the geeks shine, the awkward is celebrated and fun is abundant. This is one show that…
Spamalot is great fun from start to finish
SALT LAKE CITY — I have been a fan of Monty Python for most of my life. I have seen every movie and almost every episode of their old TV…