MUSIC MAN brings community to Syracuse
SYRACUSE — The Music Man, by Meredith Wilson, is an iconic piece of musical theater. I never lived a world without The Music Man. The video was a staple in…
SEVEN BRIDES is a bit uneven at Centerpoint Legacy Theatre
CENTERVILLE — Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of the classic movie musicals of the 1950’s and ranks as one of the 25 greatest movie musicals on the AFI…
Powerful Reminder of the Cost of Freedom
CENTERVILLE — As the Fourth of July roles around, it is a time to celebrate the freedom of our nation. Yet, freedom comes at a great price, as we are…
“A Christmas Carol” sings in Centerville
CENTERVILLE — At this season of the year, it is nearly impossible not to run head-long into a version of A Christmas Carol. Many theater companes in the country (if…
Flight of the Conman
CENTERVILLE — The Music Man put West Side Story to shame in the 1958 Tony Awards. Maybe West Side was ahead of its time, and too jaded for pre-Vietnam America…
“Erin’s Promise” still has room to grow
PROVO — I’ve never been to a roadshow before, but I think I stumbled upon one tonight. Erin’s Promise was a sincere effort of a musical, but felt more like…
Annie Get Your Semi-professional Gun
CENTERVILLE — Seeing a musical written about a historical character like Annie Oakley is a pleasure in itself. Along with Carrie Nation, she’s one of my favorite women in American…
Romeo and Juliet on the grass in Kaysville
KAYSVILLE — Romeo and Juliet by the Grassroots Shakespeare Company isn’t just a “play” or a “show”; it’s an experience. It felt like a concert: the energy, the flexibility, and…
‘Steel Magnolias’ is a strong production at Rodgers
CENTERVILLE – As a single 20-something male, the idea of going to see “Steel Magnolias” did not thrill me. But part of being a part of the UTBA means going…
‘H.M.S. Pinafore’: an oldie but a goodie
CENTERVILLE — Having never seen a production of HMS Pinafore before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, quickly into this two act comic opera I found I was in…