Mapleton’s Inaugural Production CINDERELLA Creates a Classic
MAPLETON — One of my favorite things about the story of Cinderella is how it consistently has a new start – and it’s never on the same foot. At first,…
Lil Poppet’s TRUE WEST Showcases American Dreams and Discord
SALT LAKE CITY — I had the pleasure of seeing True West by Sam Shepard, a story of the modern wild west, by Lil Poppet Productions at the Alliance Theatre…
1776 in Heber’s Historic Building a Triumph for TVT
HEBER CITY — Despite the firework restrictions across the state muting celebrations for the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, Americana is on full display across Utah stages, and nowhere…
COME FROM AWAY Soars at Lyric Rep with Stellar Ensemble Cast
LOGAN — Lyric Repertory Company announced an overhaul of their upcoming 2026 season last fall, noting they had secured the rights to a long-awaited, highly sought-after “TBA” production. I placed…
Timpanogos Arts Foundation’s Rendition of MATILDA Shines Brightly
AMERICAN FORK — With a burst of technicolor lights, Matilda the Musical opened on June 26 at the Valentine Theater in American Fork. Presented by the Timpanogos Arts Foundation, this…
1776 “Forges” Ahead Despite Power Outage
CEDAR CITY — When rampant fires throughout the state prompted Rocky Mountain Power to issue power outages to nearby communities, it seemed opening night for 1776 at The Forge Center…
1776 at UFOMT is “A Masterpiece I Say”
LOGAN — In light of the United States of America signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776, all states around the union are celebrating “America250.” One way that Utah is…
Bluffdale Arts THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER is a Welcome Guest
BLUFFDALE — Bluffdale Arts invites you to become a part of the family and join them for The Man Who Came to Dinner directed by Chelsea Ottoson, which opened on…
Utah Festival’s PIRATES OF PENZANCE is a Modern Major Triumph
LOGAN — The Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre delivers a triumphant production of The Pirates of Penzance. The production is vibrant and fresh, while honoring Gilbert and Sullivan‘s beloved…
No Objections to UFOMT’S SCALIA/GINSBURG and TRIAL BY JURY
LOGAN — This year’s Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre (UFOMT) season includes two one-act comedy operas: Scalia/Ginsburg and Trial by Jury. While each opera is unique, both deliver exceptional…