Stop the Presses! Small Town NEWSIES Delivers Big Talent
PERRY — Heritage Theatre consistently delights me with their ability bringing together impressive local talent, and their current production of the beloved musical Newsies has done it again. Based on…
SCERA’s Large Scale Newsies Entertains at the Shell
OREM — Since its release as a stage musical, Newsies has become the most beloved show in Utah – a nearly ubiquitous offering that many venues, including SCERA, have staged…
ALICE BY HEART AT WEST VALLEY ARTS IS A VISUAL WONDERLAND
WEST VALLEY – West Valley Arts is keeping up the strong work with their latest production, Alice By Heart, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s novel, Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland. Directed by…
Locals Shine at The Grand Theatre’s DREAMGIRLS
SALT LAKE CITY – The Grand Theatre Company’s production of Dreamgirls is a historically significant experience in which I implore all Utahns to participate. With book and lyrics by Tom…
BYU Cougars Take On the Wildcats in DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
PROVO — As the 20th anniversary of Disney’s High School Musical approaches, BYU’s Department of Theatre and Media Arts brings the beloved film to life at their Mainstage Theater on…
Summer Theatre In Swing With CST’s production of THE CRUCIBLE
PROVO — There’s something uniquely satisfying about watching theatre under the open sky. The start of summer is a time when the days are long, the evenings are mild, and…
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Could Have Gone Better at The Ruth
PLEASANT GROVE – The Play That Goes Wrong is part of the inaugural season at the new Ruth and Nathan Hale Lindsay Legacy Theater. Brilliantly written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan…
Tuacahn’s OZ has Wizards, Whirlwinds, and a Whiff of Wow
ST GEORGE — Utah is experiencing what feels like its first true spring in ages. Wet, cool weather, with plants blossoming, and no late-season snow to speak of. As the…
Grassroots Brings Chaotic Delight to THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
PROVO — Utah’s own Grassroots Shakespeare Company brought their A-game to their performance of The Comedy of Errors. Priding themselves on doing “Shakespeare the way that Shakespeare did Shakespeare,” this…
Parker Theatre’s NOISES OFF Brings the Laughs
SALT LAKE CITY — A number of years ago, I had the opportunity to perform in a production of Noises Off. To date, it is one of the most difficult…