THE WEDDING SINGER Welcomes Ideal Playhouse to Heber
HEBER CITY — It’s always exciting when a new company puts on their opening show. The energy in the room is palpable as if we have all shared something special…
Tuacahn’s FROZEN Hits the Spot in Hot Southern Utah
IVINS — In 100 degree heat, one would hardly think of ice castles, winter clothes, or building snowmen — unless you’re the Tuacahn Center for the Arts. While initially doubtful,…
Broadway on the Side Delivers Sparkling Revue with GREATEST SHOW
OGDEN — Broadway on the Side’s revue production of “The Greatest Show in Concert” celebrates the joy of singing and performing in an intimate cabaret style revue. Directed by Megan…
BLITHE SPIRIT – A Spirited Production at BYU
PROVO – The conversion of the old Provo High School gym into the BYU West Campus Mainstage Theatre is so well done that once inside, I barely remembered the space…
Ziegfeld’s COMPANY makes bold choices
OGDEN — When the recent Tony award winning revival of Company opened in 2019 its music and lyricist Stephen Sondheim said “you can do it in different ways from generation…
Parker Theatre’s Impressive EARNEST Has Wit Galore
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Like Pirates of Penzance, The Importance of Being Earnest is a Victorian era comedy that has passed the test of time. Written by Irish playwright Oscar…
Exquisite PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at The Grand Theatre
SALT LAKE CITY — I am not an Austen lover, but it’s hard to not be exposed to her work. When the preshow announcement for The Grand Theatre’s production of…
No Clouds to “Rain On the Parade” for SGMT’s FUNNY GIRL
ST. GEORGE — After witnessing the unparalleled performances by the actors, singers, and dancers in St. George Musical Theater’s rendition of Funny Girl, there is little chance anyone will be…
ANNIE at Eccles Shows the Power of Optimism
SALT LAKE CITY — As a kid growing up in the 90s, reading Sunday comics in the Deseret News was something I always looked forward to, and a memory I…
Hart Theater’s SPRING AWAKENING Makes Impression at New Location
SALT LAKE CITY — I think all theater nerds have a bucket list of shows they long to see but haven’t yet. For me, Spring Awakening was one of those…