“Babe” – Interactive Children’s Theatre
PROVO — As I walked into the Margetts Theatre at BYU, I was instantly surrounded by children all “a-chatter” with anticipation for Babe, the Sheep Pig directed by Teresa Dayley…
THE PERSIAN QUARTER at SLAC: I am not a writer. Kathleen Cahill is.
SALT LAKE CITY — Temptations are high to leave my review with only the title to stand on its own. Last season’s Charm easily topped my list of new plays…
“The Curious Savage” by Midvale Arts is Not to be Missed
MIDVALE — We saw “The Curious Savage” last night in Midvale. I will say this from the get-go in case you don’t have time to read the rest of the…
“Love Letters” Celebrates Valentine’s Day
CEDAR CITY — In 1990 Love Letters, by A.R. Gurney, was one of the finalists for The Pulitzer Prize drama category. On February 4 and 5, 2011, the Guild of…
January 2011 UTBA Roundup
It’s a new year, and already 2011 has treated UTBA pretty well. In addition to the site’s birthday, January also gave us our second best month ever for web site…
A toe-tapping “Anything Goes”
OGDEN — Weber State University’s performance of Anything Goes is a witty combination of slapstick humor, unlikely romance, and colorful scenery, all set to the swinging tunes of the beloved…
“Dial Tones” impresses and inspires
PROVO — Often, when I walk into a small theatre to see a new work, written and directed by local artists, I have two thoughts. I hope that this will…
A little, happy production of “Little Happy Secrets”
CEDAR CITY — I’ll start by stating my prejudices. I am lucky to count the playwright, Melissa Leilani Larson as a friend. Beyond that, I am a great admirer of…
“Black Comedy” Lights Up the Stage at Pioneer
SALT LAKE CITY — Black Comedy begins in total darkness—and then the lights go out.
The Nerd: Old-Fashioned Comedy at an Old-Fashioned Theatre
MAGNA — Attending a performance at The Empress Theatre in Magna is a treat. The town is really not as far as you might think, and there is a sense…