MESSIAH: ONE WOMAN’S SACRED STRUGGLE is touching and uplifting
SALT LAKE CITY — Most people are familiar with Handel’s Messiah, a beloved oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel with text taken from the King James Bible and…
Italian Art Soars in BYU’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
PROVO — When I saw that a student production at BYU requested a review from our organization, I was thoroughly intrigued. Because student productions only perform for a few days…
Here Comes THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE to Parker Theatre
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Father of the Bride is a beloved story that has been around since 1950. I was only familiar with the 1990s film starring Steve Martin, but…
Undead Shenanigans Afoot with BYU’s HAMLET AND ZOMBIES
PROVO — So much of what makes Shakespeare Timeless is the many creative ways it can be approached. The 1990s were filled with Shakespeare adaptations of all forms from 10…
Say ‘I Do’ to Any Invitation to See Hurricane’s MAMMA MIA!
HURRICANE — When it comes to musical soundtracks, few hit the mark like Mamma Mia! After all, you just don’t get much better than ABBA’s world-renowned hits. Now, thanks to…
Wilkommen to Weber State: CABARET Delivers Heartache and Art
OGDEN — On April 3rd, I left my troubles at the door to see the opening night of Cabaret at Weber State University in the Allred Theatre. Unbeknownst to me,…
Fall in Love with Once Upon A Mattress at Heritage in Perry
PERRY — Once Upon A Mattress, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and a book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Barer, is a delightful retelling of…