You’ve gotta meet Midvale’s MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
MIDVALE — The Marvelous Wonderettes is the story of four high school senior girls—all candidates to be prom queen—who entertain their classmates at their senior prom in 1958. In the…
If all the world’s a stage, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) is a hilarious player
PROVO — When I walked into the Echo Theatre, I couldn’t help but be charmed by the earnest, warm-fuzzy feel of the space. This is obviously a new venue, one…
#utahtheatre – Weekly photos from our readers
This week we’ve got 20 photos for you! Yes, there’s a production of SHELTER: A NEW MUSICAL that has continued development since its world premiere last year at the Murray…
C2E: “We didn’t write the show. So why are you even commenting on that?”
We often receive comments from readers that make me think, “Dave, you should write a post about that.” This is the first in hopefully a few blogposts in a new…
ANNIE gets lost in the crowd
ALPINE — Annie, as we all know, is the endearing story of an extraordinarily optimistic red-headed orphan who smiles her way into a rich man’s heart. Together, the lonely billionaire…
The adventures of a veteran newbie: The return to the Utah theatre scene
Hello. My name is Janine Sobeck and I am a walking conundrum. I am one of the newest members of the Utah theatre community. However, oddly enough, I am also…
CHICAGO dazzles in Park City
PARK CITY — I had the good fortune this past weekend to hit a show at the Egyptian Theater in Park City. It was a relief heading up the canyon…
CenterPoint’s ALL SHOOK UP shakes it up… almost.
CENTERVILLE — An awkward, self-conscious, discomfited boy stands at center stage, baring his soul in painful revelation to the girl he’s adored and worshiped (in the guise of being her…
Come one, come all to THE HANGING OF JUANITO BANDITO — REIMAGINED
GARDEN CITY — “Well, What were you expecting?!?!” – This opening line in The Hanging of El Bandito – Reimagined at Pickleville Playhouse was indicative of what the entire night…
Neither shaken nor stirred by ALL SHOOK UP
OREM — The success of jukebox musicals—a musical that is constructed around the songs of one particular beloved artist or group—hinges on one potential accomplishment: the ability of the much-loved…