CASH ON DELIVERY charms, but has delays
SANDY — Community theaters are constantly on the lookout for good farces, which can be hard to find. Cash on Delivery fits the bill. Since I first encountered Cash a…
A BRIGHT STAR indeed at Pioneer Theatre
SALT LAKE CITY — Audiences in this state will shortly have more than enough chances to see Bright Star. Local companies, recognizing the musical’s appeal to Utah patrons, will be…
UTBA reviewers sound off: EXCELLENCE IN 2017
With the end of the year upon us, it’s time for one of our favorite annual traditions: the UTBA post about excellence on the Utah stage in the past year!…
New space means new magic at Hale Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL
SANDY — Hale Centre Theatre has a reputation for bringing a certain air of magic to the Utah theater community that has made it one of the (if not the…
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is a sweet and silly surprise
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Utah Children’s Theatre is something of an institution in the Salt Lake Valley, churning out lively theater capable of drawing the attention of young children while…
SLAC’s 3 LITTLE PIGS is true, depending on your point of view
SALT LAKE CITY — If you have been or had a kid since 1989, you’re probably familiar with Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s children’s book The True Story of the…
“Watch What Happens” at Pioneer’s amazing NEWSIES
SALT LAKE CITY — For years fans have fallen in love with different versions of Newsies. But whether their favorite iteration of the story is the film, the Broadway production…
“Love is always better” at Utah Rep’s BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
SALT LAKE CITY — The Bridges of Madison County is a new musical about love in its Utah debut. In this adaptation of the famous book (and film), Francesca Johnson…
Sackerson’s THE LITTLE PRINCE is pure magic
SALT LAKE CITY — Upon entering the theatre to attend The Little Prince, I was met with warm, Edison-style light bulbs hanging from the ceiling and instrumental French music playing…
With AIDA, the Hale creates a spectacular debut in new facility
SANDY — Last Thursday night, I attended the grand opening gala for the new Hale Center Theatre in Sandy City. It was perfectly lovely, as evenings go. Catered food, a…