“Drowsy Chaperone” Is a Loving Valentine
WEST VALLEY CITY — You wouldn’t think you’d hear “I hate theater!” at the beginning of a play—at least not from the stage. Yet before the end of the Hale…
SLAC Gives A New Interpretation of “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches”
SALT LAKE CITY — Going to a show at the Salt Lake Acting Company, for me, is always a delight so my hopes for their production of Angels in America:…
An Oom Pah Pah “Oliver!”
SALT LAKE CITY – From overture to final-curtain bows, the Grand Theatre’s superb production of Oliver! is a theatrical pleasure. The opening-night audience was fully engaged in the richly drawn…
Desert Star gives us Hogwarts Reunion
MURRAY — I am a huge Harry Potter nerd. I have all six films, multiple copies of each of the seven books, the audio recordings, games, T-shirts, buttons, supplemental literature,…
I gotta cut loose, Footloose!
DRAPER – I had a smile on my face nearly the entire show tonight (with the exception of the scenes I shouldn’t be happy). Draper Historic Theater’s (DHT) production of…
“Twilit” has potential, but needs work
WEST JORDAN — Every once in a while I attend a show that I just can’t get into even though much of the audience loves it. Poison Ivy Mysteries latest…
Improv Battle: Good Talent in Search of Better Show
SALT LAKE CITY — The idea of Utah Battle of the Improvs is ingenious. Gathering together nine improv teams from across Utah to come and compete for a hilariously tacky…
A Classic Revisited: ‘Hamlet’ at Pioneer Theatre Company
SALT LAKE CITY — There’s something intimidating about Hamlet. Whether seeing it or reading it—and I’m certain performing it—it’s a daunting task to approach the play that many argue is…
“Damn Yankees” swings…and it’s a foul ball.
MAGNA — Back to The Empress, a now-familiar place for me. Having reviewed two other shows here, I am now a fan and an adamant supporter. However, seeing the theatre…
“Yoga Confidential” is fearless, but needs focus
SALT LAKE CITY — This weekend the Salt Lake Acting Company produced its first ever Fearless Fringe Festival: a weekend of three original shows by local artists producing new and…