Plenty to celebrate at VILLAGE HAUNTINGS
WEST JORDAN – Even if it hadn’t been my birthday (which it was), there was plenty celebrate at Poison Ivy Mysteries’ dinner theater production, Village Hauntings. I went with no…
VINCENT IN BRIXTON is a compelling portrait of Van Gogh
OREM — I can’t stop thinking about Vincent in Brixton. At its most basic level, the play is a piece of historical fiction about the two years Vincent Van Gogh…
I wanted to join A SECOND BIRTH at BYU
PROVO — I’ve been told the success of a performance can be gauged by how the audience is sitting. If they are leaning forward in their seats, wanting to be…
Utah Shakespeare Fest’s HAMLET “must not unwatched go”
CEDAR CITY — In a royal court full of glamorous women, elegantly dressed servants, and impeccably well mannered men, “something is rotten.” Not far beneath the surface of this high…
VERNON GOD LITTLE provides little depth
SALT LAKE CITY — When I picked up my tickets to the University of Utah’s production of Vernon God Little, I had no idea what to expect. I had read…
Actors really rock in STONES IN HIS POCKETS
CEDAR CITY — During the second act of Stones in His Pockets, the two main characters—who are extras on a Hollywood film that is being shot on location in their…
The most adorable SECRET GARDEN yet
TOOELE — The Missoula Children’s Theatre is a touring company that show up in a new town at the beginning of the week, holds auditions Monday, rehearses like crazy for…
In THE WINTER’S TALE, direction disappoints
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah loves its Shakespeare. From the Utah Shakespeare Festival to any number of local community productions, UTBA has reviewed over 20 Shakespeare productions since October last…
An ideal cast for AN IDEAL HUSBAND
PROVO — The Echo Theatre artfully captures Oscar Wilde’s biting wit and cutting social commentary with their production of An Ideal Husband. Add the cast’s excellent timing and physical comedy…
IN THE HEIGHTS is a winning ticket
SALT LAKE CITY — From the moment I walked into Pioneer Theatre Company for their production of In the Heights, I felt like I had crossed the George Washington Bridge…