MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is Worth the Commotion at Grassroots
PROVO — A lively rendition of Much Ado About Nothing by the Grassroots Shakespeare Company premiered at the BYU Botany Pond on May 25. The show encapsulated the fun, witty,…
The Ruth’s ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Runs Deep
PLEASANT GROVE — At the end of each year, we do a series of articles discussing some of the most excellent work in the state. You’ll want to revisit this…
TUCK EVERLASTING Brings Whimsy and Heart to the Lehi Stage
LEHI — There’s something special about community theater. It’s often one of the most affordable ways to access the arts—but let’s be honest, the quality can feel like a gamble.…
Time to Remember THE FANTASTICKS at Timp Arts Foundation
AMERICAN FORK — The Fantasticks is a renowned musical that opened off-Broadway in 1960 and ran for 42 consecutive years. Written by Tom Jones, (The Voice UK), and Harvey Schmidt,…
The Ruth Stages a Classic WIZARD OF OZ
PLEASANT GROVE — In my opinion, The Wizard of Oz is the greatest film of all time, bar none. So it’s no surprise that it’s often performed onstage. The Ruth…
Young Rockstars Shine in Scera’s SCHOOL OF ROCK
OREM — Based on the beloved 2003 comedy, School of Rock is an upbeat musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and book by Julian Fellowes.…
Italian Art Soars in BYU’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
PROVO — When I saw that a student production at BYU requested a review from our organization, I was thoroughly intrigued. Because student productions only perform for a few days…
Undead Shenanigans Afoot with BYU’s HAMLET AND ZOMBIES
PROVO — So much of what makes Shakespeare Timeless is the many creative ways it can be approached. The 1990s were filled with Shakespeare adaptations of all forms from 10…
At This Utah Theatre – Introducing MAPLETON COMMUNITY THEATER
MAPLETON — The joy of participating in theatre at a community level is truly something special. Utah displays this time and time again with community theatre productions all up and…
GREAT COMET at UVU is too Cosmically Energetic to Pass Up
OREM — Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 is a musical that hits the ground running. The opening number is fast, the relationships are complex, and the characters…