U of U’s HENRY V is innovative, engaging online Shakespeare
SALT LAKE CITY — “The show must go in,” says producer Sydney Cheek-O’Donnell in a program note describing the University of Utah’s 2020-2021 season. And in it does go, in…
UTBA reviewers sound off: Excellence in 2020
Every UTBA reader knows that 2020 was a tough year for Utah theatre. For over two months, we did not review any theatre productions because all theaters in the state…
Interactively dream at SONDERimmersive’s THE CAROUSEL
SALT LAKE CITY — As you step into the interactive theatrical experience that is The Carousel by SONDERimmersive at Dreamscapes, an art exhibit housed at the Gateway in downtown Salt…
THE NIGHT WITCHES succeeds with flying colors
SALT LAKE CITY — I’ve missed theatre. I haven’t felt brave enough to attend a production during the current health climate. Recently, however, I had the opportunity to review the…
TEACHER TRUTHS gives a raw look into the classroom
SALT LAKE CITY — Wasatch Theater Company’s production of the new play Teacher Truths, by Jim Martin, is such an endearing experience. The playwright’s note calls it an “amalgamation of…
A toast for Sackerson’s CHERRY WINE IN PAPER CUPS!
SALT LAKE CITY — Cherry Wine in Paper Cups, written by Utah local author Morag Shepherd, and directed by Dave Mortensen and Claire Stucki, is a brief production where the…
Get your ticket punched for HCT’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
SANDY — In a time where old ideas are being tossed away, Hale Centre Theatre decided to throw out a very relatable show, Murder on the Orient Express, based on…
Giansanti’s SAFE explores a world of danger and disease
SALT LAKE CITY — Safe was part of the 2020 Salt Lake Fringe Festival that played entirely online in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Produced by FMG, Safe started…
A CALL TO SERVE: CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON HITMAN is eerie religious sci-fi
SALT LAKE CITY — The Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival in Utah is special because it often showcases the most creative and interesting Mormon-based shows. I thought the premise for…
MY GAY BAPTISM has a good premise but needs meaning
SALT LAKE CITY — My Gay Baptism, produced by Kallisti Theatre Company at the Fringe was light and airy. I wasn’t sure of the message or point of the show…