LES MISÉRABLES at the Eccles Glitters with Stars
SALT LAKE CITY — In 2024, The Eccles theatre hosted Les Misérables as part of the Broadway Across America tour. For many diehard fans who were unable to get tickets,…
The Weight of Silence: The World Premiere of THE BIG QUIET
SALT LAKE CITY — On February 21st Morag Shepherd’s The Big Quiet, premiered at the Rose Wagner Center in Salt Lake City. This play is a restrained yet powerful meditation…
Weber State’s BRIGADOON is “Pure Barrie”
OGDEN — Even with my advanced degree in theatre, prior to this last weekend I would have to admit that the majority of my Brigadoon-based knowledge was based in the…
Talented The PRINCE OF EGYPT at HCT Plagued by Poor Adaptation
SANDY — Directed by Dave Tinney on the Centre Stage at Hale Centre Theatre, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by…
Covey’s BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is a Delightful Romp
PROVO — Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park has long been a cherished classic in American theater, celebrated for its sharp wit, endearing characters, and heartwarming exploration of love and…
Finding Humanity In Ogden Musical Theatre’s Tale of Two Cities
Ogden-A Tale of Two Cities, the musical based on the novel by Charles Dickens, with a book, music, and lyrics by Jill Santoriello, opened on Broadway in 2008, but only…
Stunning Journey with Snow College’s Anastasia
Ephraim-The musical Anastasia has come to life on the stage at Snow College, directed by Jenn Chandler. With music and lyrics by the famous writing team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn…
Grassroots’ MUCH ADO Reminds That Shakespeare is Fun
PROVO — The works of William Shakespeare are daunting for some theatre companies. Grassroots Shakespeare Company’s mission is to evoke the original spirit of Shakespeare’s productions. Their productions have a…
Respect, Hope, and Community in Hopebox’s Fiddler on the Roof
KAYSVILLE— In 1964 Jerry Bock wrote the music and Sheldon Harnick wrote the lyrics and Joseph Stein wrote the book to Fiddler on the Roof, a very popular musical that…
Don’t wait to see Stage Door’s WAIT UNTIL DARK
ST. GEORGE — While not exactly the romantic comedy, or syrupy love story one might expect to open on Valentine’s weekend, The Stage Door’s production of the popular thriller Wait…