Happy 4th birthday, UTBA! 4 surprising shows that we have NEVER reviewed
It’s the end of January, which means that it’s UTBA’s birthday. After four years and over 850 reviews we now have a hefty database of plays that have been produced…
CASEY AT BAT is a real champion
SOUTH SALT LAKE — As an elementary school teacher, I frequently get the opportunity to share with children classic literature including Earnest Thayer‘s 1888 poem, “Casey at the Bat.” Thayer’s…
UVU’s CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE is a strong introduction to epic theatre
OREM — Bertolt Brecht sought to evoke social change with his plays, the content of which often broached political subjects. Brectht is best known today for what he called “epic…
A FEW GOOD MEN gives a few great lessons
SALT LAKE CITY — Aaron Sorkin is a successful screenwriter, producer, and playwright, and most of us have seen one of his works, whether or not we realize it or…
AGNES OF GOD at Westminster College explores truth & belief
SALT LAKE CITY — In 1977, a nun in upstate New York gave birth to a child which was found asphyxiated in a waste basket in her room. The voluminous…
The Grand’s OUR TOWN is a thought provoking American classic
SALT LAKE CITY — I had the privilege of attending the Grand Theatre’s production of Our Town on the 75th anniversary of its first performance on Jan 22, 1938, at…
BYU’s OFF THE MAP festival is off the hook
PROVO — Tired of the same old shows produced in Utah year after year? Then break out of your theatre malaise with BYU’s Off the Map international theatre festival. For…
A lovely little LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
OGDEN — Before the start of the Ziegfeld theater’s Light in the Piazza, the artistic director came on stage and talked a little bit about their mission, which is to…
BONNIE AND CLYDE is “what you call a dream”
LEHI — Utah Repertory Theatre Company is a relatively new company, with a focus on providing lesser known shows, regional premieres, and other theatrical experiences that are not available elsewhere…
Have a blast at CPT’s FOREVER PLAID
CENTERVILLE — I had the opportunity to watch Forever Plaid for the first time at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre on Wednesday of its opening week. Though I was not blown away…