UTBA reviewers sound off: EXCELLENCE IN 2018
It’s time for the annual UTBA retrospective, where our reviewers send kudos to all the excellent productions they saw in the state this year. There are no firm criteria for…
A fond farewell to Sting & Honey’s THIS BIRD OF DAWNING
SALT LAKE CITY — The nativity has immortalized in church roadshows and Hollywood films alike. Javen Tanner’s unique movement creation, This Bird of Dawning, pays homage to the biblical tale…
Technical and vocal wizardy make Hale’s OZ a memorable evening
SANDY — The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum has seen multiple adaptations ever since its publication in 1900. Easily the most famous and recognized version is the 1939…
See the Hopebox Theatre’s production of ANNIE for “A New Deal For Christmas”
KAYSVILLE — As a young redheaded girl I always wanted to portray Annie. As an adult, Ms. Hannigan has replaced Annie as my dream role thanks to Carol Burnett. Although…
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE roars to life at the Utah Children’s Theatre
SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY — The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is a classic story by C. S. Lewis that teaches children about Christ. I had never considered it…
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI offers heartfelt Christmas cheer
MIDVALE — It’s that special time of year again. While the weather turns cold, most of us are rushing about to buy this or that for all the important people…
Invite the FIVE CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS into your holiday schedule
CENTERVILLE — Five Carols for Christmas, written and directed by Jim Christian with music by Kenneth Plane, playing at the Leishman Stage at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, is the fun story…
Sprited away by the Sandy Hale’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The Hale Centre Theatre production of A Christmas Carol plays nightly (except Sundays) at 5 PM and 8 PM and Saturdays through Christmas in the Jewel Box Theater of the…
Covey’s OVER THE RIVER… is worth a short journey
PROVO — Nick Cristano has a problem. After living near his loving grandparents for his entire life of 29 years, he has a job offer on the other side of…
A tactful portrayal of a PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
PROVO — It’s the 1950’s, right around the “Red Scare,” except now the government is starting to worry about how individuals who regard themselves as homosexual will impact the United…