Twists and Turns on the Yellow Brick Road
SANDY — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a beloved classic of children’s literature, and has been since it was first published in 1900. It has been adapted to the…
The World’s Most Famous Diary, Live on Stage
PROVO — I saw a play at BYU,The Diary of Anne Frank, which has to be the most read diary in the world. Everybody knows the story of a little…
Shelter is Full of Heart and Hope
MURRAY – Typically, you wouldn’t think of a women’s homeless shelter as the subject of musical theater. However, local playwright and lyricist Brittany Bullen (music by Brittany Bullen and Newell…
You really gotta go… to Urinetown
SALT LAKE CITY — Behold, a story of class distinctions, oppression, corruption, and revolution. Weighty topics, don’t you think? So, let’s lighten it up a bit with a concept that…
Boxcar Children is more than just a play
PARK CITY — I recently had the opportunity to go see a stage version of Gertrude Chandler Warner’s The Boxcar Children at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City presented by…
More Mystery on the Moors is a Jolly Good Whodunit
OREM — On entering the dining room at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Orem we were immediately engaged by members of the play cast. It was obvious from the accents…
Desert Star Playhouse’s Sheer-Luck is Sheer Bliss!
MURRAY — I am a huge Sherlock Holmes fan, so I was super excited to go see the musical melodrama Sheer-Luck Holmes, Clueless Again at Desert Star Playhouse in Murray.
An Unexpected "Souvenir"
PROVO — It has been awhile since I’ve reviewed a show and after a very hectic Saturday, I truly was not looking forward to a night at the Covey. I…
Midvale’s All Shook Up Ain’t No Friend of Mine
MIDVALE — As my husband, teenage son, and I entered the theatre to see All Shook Up, black and white videos of ‘50s singers such as the Big Bopper, Buddy…
SLAM: Actor Exhaustion for Audience Delight
SALT LAKE CITY — On Saturday, Plan B Theatre closed their 20th anniversary season with their annual 24 hour theatre fest, SLAM. Five ten-minute plays, all written, directed, and rehearsed…