ANNIE gets lost in the crowd
ALPINE — Annie, as we all know, is the endearing story of an extraordinarily optimistic red-headed orphan who smiles her way into a rich man’s heart. Together, the lonely billionaire…
Neither shaken nor stirred by ALL SHOOK UP
OREM — The success of jukebox musicals—a musical that is constructed around the songs of one particular beloved artist or group—hinges on one potential accomplishment: the ability of the much-loved…
LITTLE WOMEN in Springville is a memorable journey
SPRINGVILLE — When given the opportunity to review a production of Little Women, I jumped at the chance. I was lucky enough to see this show when it first opened…
Crazy for Orem Hale’s CRAZY FOR YOU
OREM — George and Ira Gershwin are arguably two of the greatest songwriters in American history, and perhaps two of the greatest songwriters in the world. So couple their music…
Lehi’s SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS is a good community experience
LEHI — Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of those shows that Utahns love. It might be that classic musical feel, the fact that it is so family friendly,…
ACCIDENT, WEST VIRGINIA suffers from rough script
PROVO — I really wanted to like this show. I really did. I know that when reviewers go see a show, we should be open-minded and unbiased, but I wanted…
A different look at THE WIZARD OF OZ
OREM — When I went on Friday to see . . . Wait, what’s that Sweetheart? Friday is our 10-year anniversary? Oh, . . . ok. When I went on…
For Grassroots Shakespeare’s HAMLET, the play’s the thing
PROVO — Last year I was scheduled to see a Grassroots Shakespeare Company’s play and it was raining. Because their shows are performed outside, I wimped out and decided not…
THE MIKADO is a disappointing how-dee-do
PROVO — Gilbert and Sullivan paired up over 120 years ago and created 13 (well, technically 14) operettas, most of which are still quite regularly performed today. The “Big 3”…
PIRATES! OF PENZANCE? is the very model of a modern dinner theater
MIDVALE — Interactive theater is a risky genre—audiences tend to either love it or hate it, with few on the fence. Some people understandably want to go to a show…