5 new plays for 5 Utah theatre companies from CATF
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA — Given the number of world premieres that UTBA has reviewed, it’s clear that Utah audiences have an appetite for new plays. So, when the American Theater…
Scenes from the Utah Shakespeare Festival GREENSHOW
CEDAR CITY — Part of the Utah Shakespeare Festival experience is the nightly performance of The Greenshow. This free performance uses music, dance, and comedy to bring the spirit of…
Meatball Criticism: STAR WARS, GREASE, VEEP and more
Back when I was still a college professor, I used to teach a freshman level class in dramatic structure. I taught it for something like fifteen years. Loved that class.…
Take a tour of the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s prop shop
CEDAR CITY — Every year at the Utah Shakespeare Festival countless chairs, clocks, thrones, tables, sofas, and other items appear on the stage. And all those props have to come…
5 differences between Shakespeare’s Globe and Utah Shakespeare Festival’s Adams Theatre
CEDAR CITY — Since 1977 the Adams Memorial Theatre has entertained audiences at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Although the intimate setting and open air seating have made the Adams a…
MORMON MIRACLE PAGEANT: Experiencing Utah’s theatrical heritage
MANTI — On Thursday night, I made a pilgrimage, of sorts, to the small, quaint town of Manti, Utah, to attend the Mormon Miracle Pageant. For many thousands of people…
How does a theatre critic propose to his girlfriend?
SALT LAKE CITY — If you’re attending the national tour of West Side Story this week at the Capitol Theater in Salt Lake City, you’ll probably notice something on page…
The Veteran Newbie: Saying hello to the new Utah Repertory Theater Company
MURRAY — It’s not everyday that a new theater company forms in your midst. So with the second production of the new Utah Repertory Theater about to start, (i love…
Interview with Darick Pead, Utah native and national tour actor
Utah native Darick Pead is currently starring as the Beast in the national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. UTBA sat down with Darick to get to know him…
Utah Shakespeare Festival gives sneak peak at summer shows
CEDAR CITY — Fans of the Utah Shakespeare Festival were in for a treat last weekend. Artistic and administrative staff used Twitter to unveil preliminary designs, give behind-the-scenes information, educate…