Simon Fest’s EVITA soars, but falls short of a “Rainbow High”
CEDAR CITY — Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita is a shining star of musical theatre. A mere six years after the unbearable (and unbearably popular) Joseph and the…
Utah Shakespeare’s TEMPEST has strengths and occasional storms
CEDAR CITY — Shakespeare’s The Tempest tells a storm-tossed tale of shipwreck, new love, and letting grudges go. Utah Shakespeare Festival’s current production has much to admire, and some things…
Sting & Honey’s SLEEPING BEAUTY is a dreamy take on a classic
SALT LAKE CITY — When I walked into the black box space of the Regent Street theatre to attend Sting and Honey’s production of Sleeping Beauty’s Dream, I immediately knew…
Dozens of joys in Sugar Factory’s THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES
MIDVALE — The Sugar Factory Playhouse’s production of The Twelve Dancing Princesses is a classic story with everyone living happily ever after, but not before a mystery plaguing a kingdom…
“I’m a Believer” in shows like Syracuse City’s SHREK THE MUSICAL
SYRACUSE — Shrek the Musical, with music by Jeanine Tesori and a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, is based on the 2001 animated movie of the same name. In…
NO MERCY is thought-provoking — no holds barred
NEW YORK CITY — Being a member of the American Theatre Critics Association, I have had the opportunity to see and do things outside of the Utah theatre scene and…
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.…
Simon Fest’s MAN OF LA MANCHA showcases a talented cast
CEDAR CITY — Man of La Mancha is one of those shows that many people have heard, but few know well. The SimonFest has a worthwhile production of this musical…
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…