ASL production of NEWSIES is unforgettable and riveting
Note: The final two performances of Newsies were cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The final performance was March 9. However, between March 20 and 29, the production is available…
A celebration of life and talent in YOU BET YOUR BLACK ASS, BROADWAY
OGDEN — Last year I had the privilege of attending the inaugural You Bet Your Black Ass, Broadway with my daughter as a part of the Good Company Theatre’s celebration…
“I’d do anything” for a lovely OLIVER! like Terrace Plaza’s
Note: The March 13 through March 30 performances of Oliver! have been cancelled due to the coronavirus. OGDEN — Charles Dickens’s classic novel Oliver Twist, adapted into the musical Oliver!…
Brace yourself for a powerful evening at READY, STEADY, YETI, GO!
SALT LAKE CITY — Ready, Steady, Yeti, Go! Man, what a title! In preparation to see this production (directed by Tristan B. Johnson) at Wasatch Theatre Company I discovered that…
A rare, authentic ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Pioneer Theatre
SALT LAKE CITY — The national tour of the recent, Tony-winning Broadway revival of Once on This Island, by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (book and lyrics), will not…
Revolting children steal the show in HCTO’s MATILDA
Note: After the coronavirus put performances of this production on hiatus, Hale Center Theater has resumed performances of Matilda. OREM — Though the script was odd at several junctions, Hale…
Theatre Thursday: Theatre Thieves
SANDY — Sarah and Jack* are the children of two wonderful parents who worked hard to raise them the best they could. As the 2019 Christmas season came to New…
FLOYD COLLINS gets buried under a disjointed script
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah has a reputation for doing difficult and lesser-known shows. This is by design, as they strive to push their students and Utah…
THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS hits a high note at the Grand
SALT LAKE CITY — Every year The Grand Theatre mounts a “Backstage Production,” and this year they have chosen The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!). Because I have seen many…
Hale’s STRICTLY BALLROOM is strictly spectacular
Update: On March 12, Hale Centre Theatre cancelled performances of Strictly Ballroom through March 30, due to the coronavirus pandemic. On March 17, the company announced that all remaining performances…