WSU’s WHERE WORDS ONCE WERE will leave you speechless, in a good way
OGDEN — Weber State University‘s Department of Performing Arts made the bold decision to have “A Season of New Works”—an entire season of new material. Though I love seeing a…
The Zig’s GUYS AND DOLLS has chance and chemistry
OGDEN — When I was thirteen, I was ecstatic to be cast in my first play, a local production of Guys and Dolls. I was cast as a waiter, but…
“Pursue the Truth” of a strong production of JEKYLL & HYDE
OGDEN — The classic story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, has been brought to life in many ways and many artistic…
Ancient Greeks get a modern twist in Westminster’s ION
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s not often that we get to see Greek theatre here in Utah, so Westminster College’s annual Classical Greek Theatre Festival is always treat. I’ve had…
¿Good Company’s IN THE HEIGHTS is an ideal night? ¡No me diga!
OGDEN — Before Hamilton was well, Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote a show called In The Heights about life in the neighborhood of Washington Heights “even farther than Harlem” on the…
ALL SHOOK UP isn’t perfect, but “that’s all right”
OGDEN — All Shook Up tells the story of a young woman, Natalie, as she tries to win the heart of rebel Chad, who has just come into the small…
Decision: Fly to Ziegfied Theatre’s PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
OGDEN — There is a magic in creation. It can come from anywhere, whether a person makes the perfectly working and color-coded spreadsheet or writes a perfect song reflecting their…
Worth seeing the “brave new world” of Grassroots’s THE TEMPEST
SALT LAKE CITY — The Grassroots Shakespeare Company has been a travelling theater company since 2009. Their approach to Shakespeare is completely different from your typical theatre-going experience. Among the…
CABARET lacks luster at the Ziegfeld
OGDEN — Considered a classic since it first opened in the 1966, Cabaret has been a popular musical, winning several awards, including Tonys for the original Broadway run and its…
Give praise for Terrace Plaza Playhouse’s SISTER ACT
OGDEN — Sister Act is a musical currently showing at Terrace Plaza Playhouse in Ogden, based on the 1992 movie of the same title. New original songs were added to…