“Black Comedy” Lights Up the Stage at Pioneer
SALT LAKE CITY — Black Comedy begins in total darkness—and then the lights go out.
The Nerd: Old-Fashioned Comedy at an Old-Fashioned Theatre
MAGNA — Attending a performance at The Empress Theatre in Magna is a treat. The town is really not as far as you might think, and there is a sense…
“Menagerie” should be savored and enjoyed
SALT LAKE CITY — March 26, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Tennessee Williams’ birth. Salt Lake Community College’s The Grand Theatre is commemorating this by presenting The Glass Menagerie,…
Desert Star could do more with “Back FROM the Future”
MURRAY — Teenage everyman Marvin McFlea had a crush on Miley Cyrus. His course of action was obvious: Steal a time machine, go back in time, and make your dad…
“Emperor’s New Clothes” Reigns Supreme
SALT LAKE CITY — Japanese lanterns, cherry blossoms and brightly colored floors and walls welcomed the audience into the small, surround seating at the Children’s Theater in Salt Lake. The…
“Hairspray” is adorably energetic
MIDVALE — Hairspray is a musical that examines rock and roll and race relations through the character of Tracy Turnblad. She is a plus size teen with a plus size…
Not quite the “Awakening” I hoped for
SALT LAKE CITY — Before I can begin this review, I feel like I need to tell you a few things about me: I fell in love with Spring Awakening…
A “Meeting” Worth Attending
WEST VALLEY — The Meeting is a one-act play by Jeff Stetson that depicts the supposed clandestine meeting between two of the greatest leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr.…
“Greater Tuna” is a Great Evening of Theater
SALT LAKE CITY — Greater Tuna by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard, is a comedic gem. The play is a two-man tour de force that explores one day…
“Born Yesterday” resonates today
WEST VALLEY — Director Tamara Adam’s vision of Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday is a surprisingly well thought out political comedy, and yes, there’s that romance thing in there too. On…