Echo’s PYGMALION was slow but steady
PROVO — I grew up watching the Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison film adaptation of My Fair Lady, so I was thrilled at the chance to see the George Bernard…
Desert Star’s PHANTOM OF THE OPERA parody is pleasant family fun
MURRAY — As my first visit to the Desert Star Playhouse, I had high hopes for Phantom of the Opera: I’ve Grown Accustomed To Your Face, written by Peter Van…
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS buoyed by strong cast
MAGNA — The Empress Theatre has chosen an interesting season this year. 2014’s first production, Around the World in 80 Days, is the North American premiere of this particular adaptation.…
If “it’s not impossible,” go see BOEING-BOEING
MIDVALE — My thoughts after seeing Pinnacle Acting Company’s production of Boeing-Boeing are best summed up in a line from the script spoken by one of the supporting characters, Berthe,…
Composer Frank Wildhorn meets with Utah Rep’s BONNIE & CLYDE team before Utah premiere
Creative team members of Utah Repertory Theater Company’s BONNIE & CLYDE had the rare opportunity to meet with composer Frank Wildhorn in preparation for the company’s Utah premiere of the…
Have a carefree night of entertainment at THE FOREIGNER
WEST VALLEY CITY — There’s a difficult balance in the nature of comedy—striking the elevated levels of humor, while allowing the resonance of serious moments to properly take effect. I…
KISS AND TELL has plenty of heart to share
OREM — Each time I’ve tried to explain the basic plot of F. Hugh Herbert’s 1943 play Kiss and Tell, I’ve started with the words, “Well, umm…” to buy time…
ROAD SHOW is for Sondheim fans, but few others
SALT LAKE CITY — For Stephen Sondheim‘s diehard fans, the Wastach Theatre Company production of Road Show is a gift. This show—Sondheim’s most recent musical—has never been produced in Utah.…
UTBA reviewers sound off: WISH LIST FOR 2014
Now that our readers have had time to digest our post about excellence in 2013, it’s time to look forward. At UTBA that means our annual “wish list” for Utah…