Four Season’s ELF has plenty of “Sparklejollytwinklejingly” spirit
SMITHFIELD — In my family this time of year is all about traditions. We eat certain foods and treats made only in December. We put the tree up in a…
A sleepy, dreary SPRING AWAKENING at Utah State University
LOGAN — “There’s a moment you know…you’re f***ed.” For me, this realization came after the second song of Utah State University’s production of Spring Awakening. To be fair, “Totally F***ed”…
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…
Utah Fest Opera’s THE TENDER LAND is unique, memorable & American
MILLVILLE — Fulfilling a dream that has been two years in the making, the Utah Opera Festival pulls off an exceptional show of the Americana opera The Tender Land, with…
INTO THE BREECHES! is funny, but it won’t knock your socks off
LOGAN — The idea of watching a play within a play is older than Shakespeare, and it is a well-loved trope of theatre because it works. People enjoy plays that…
SHE LOVES ME is a lackluster gem at Utah Festival Opera
LOGAN — She Loves Me is a rare gem in the American musical theatre. It is not as famous as the more popular “go to” musicals audiences see in Utah…
Utah Festival Opera’s MAN OF LA MANCHA is an extraordinary night
LOGAN — Come along on an epic journey with Don Quixote at the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre as he fights giants, visits castles, and courts a beautiful lady.…
Utah Festival Opera’s CARMEN sizzles with strong performances
LOGAN — Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen can be a beast. It usually clocks in at about three hours, but what a glorious three hours they are! Carmen is the most…
Utah Festival Opera’s JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT is a dream come true
LOGAN — I have a confession. In all my years as a theatre student, patron, and critic, I have never had a chance to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor…
Utah Fest Opera’s MAGIC FLUTE soars musically, lacks stage magic
LOGAN — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute is a challenging opera to produce. It is a fairy tale of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world which…