No Place Like Heritage: A Nostalgic WIZARD OF OZ
PERRY — The Heritage Theatre in Perry, Utah, recently brought the magic of Oz to life with its production of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, using the 1987…
THE PAJAMA GAME at Terrace Plaza is sew much fun
WASHINGTON TERRACE — Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse delivers a fun and flirty production of The Pajama Game, a classic musical set in the 1950s. While some elements are dated, the…
Local Talent Shines in Fast-paced JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Until March 22, The Grand Theatre is taking on the daunting task of performing Jesus Christ Superstar. My dad first introduced me to the 1970 rock…
Jump In Between the Lines at Empress in Magna
MAGNA — Between the Lines is a musical based on the YA novel by Jodi Piccoult and her daughter Samantha Van Leer. With music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and…
LES MISÉRABLES at the Eccles Glitters with Stars
SALT LAKE CITY — In 2024, The Eccles theatre hosted Les Misérables as part of the Broadway Across America tour. For many diehard fans who were unable to get tickets,…
The Weight of Silence: The World Premiere of THE BIG QUIET
SALT LAKE CITY — On February 21st Morag Shepherd’s The Big Quiet, premiered at the Rose Wagner Center in Salt Lake City. This play is a restrained yet powerful meditation…
Weber State’s BRIGADOON is “Pure Barrie”
OGDEN — Even with my advanced degree in theatre, prior to this last weekend I would have to admit that the majority of my Brigadoon-based knowledge was based in the…
Talented The PRINCE OF EGYPT at HCT Plagued by Poor Adaptation
SANDY — Directed by Dave Tinney on the Centre Stage at Hale Centre Theatre, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by…
Covey’s BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is a Delightful Romp
PROVO — Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park has long been a cherished classic in American theater, celebrated for its sharp wit, endearing characters, and heartwarming exploration of love and…
Finding Humanity In Ogden Musical Theatre’s Tale of Two Cities
Ogden-A Tale of Two Cities, the musical based on the novel by Charles Dickens, with a book, music, and lyrics by Jill Santoriello, opened on Broadway in 2008, but only…