“I’m a Believer” in shows like Syracuse City’s SHREK THE MUSICAL
SYRACUSE — Shrek the Musical, with music by Jeanine Tesori and a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, is based on the 2001 animated movie of the same name. In…
NO MERCY is thought-provoking — no holds barred
NEW YORK CITY — Being a member of the American Theatre Critics Association, I have had the opportunity to see and do things outside of the Utah theatre scene and…
SHE LOVES ME is a lackluster gem at Utah Festival Opera
LOGAN — She Loves Me is a rare gem in the American musical theatre. It is not as famous as the more popular “go to” musicals audiences see in Utah…
Utah Festival Opera’s MAN OF LA MANCHA is an extraordinary night
LOGAN — Come along on an epic journey with Don Quixote at the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre as he fights giants, visits castles, and courts a beautiful lady.…
Simon Fest’s MAN OF LA MANCHA showcases a talented cast
CEDAR CITY — Man of La Mancha is one of those shows that many people have heard, but few know well. The SimonFest has a worthwhile production of this musical…
Utah Festival Opera’s CARMEN sizzles with strong performances
LOGAN — Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen can be a beast. It usually clocks in at about three hours, but what a glorious three hours they are! Carmen is the most…
Bluffdale’s ARSENIC & OLD LACE might make viewers die of laughter
BLUFFDALE — There are some plays and musicals that are simply classics. These triumphs of the stage have entertained audiences for generations with plots and characters that have stood the…
It’s “Impossible” to find a better CINDERELLA than Herriman’s
HERRIMAN — The story of Cinderella has more than 500 known variants, according to the American Library Association. It is a tale that has been told to children for over…
Cat’s hat off to SEUSSICAL at The Stage Door
ST. GEORGE – Seussical the Musical is a fast-paced race through the world of Dr. Seuss alongside some of his most beloved characters. Fitting for the show, The Stage Door’s…
Utah Festival Opera’s JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT is a dream come true
LOGAN — I have a confession. In all my years as a theatre student, patron, and critic, I have never had a chance to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor…