Actors, Director Live Up to “Great Expectations”
CEDAR CITY — The Randall L. Jones Theater was buzzing with excitement on the afternoon of July 9, 2010. A new musical was having its world premiere. History was being…
Moving new play at The Children’s Theatre: “Dream Child”
SALT LAKE CITY — As we walked into the intimate setting of the Childrens’ Theatre, my guest and I were greeted by the somewhat bare setting of the stage. The…
The Candy Man Can at the SCERA’s “Wonka”
OREM — As I situated my blankets on the grass of the SCERA shell Thursday night, I really regretted not inviting my 4-year old cousin to Willly Wonka with me.…
“Much Ado” is delightfully too short an evening
CEDAR CITY — Come with me to 17th Century Messina for Shakespeare’s ever enjoyable Much Ado about Nothing. Step into the Utah Shakespearean Festival’s Globe Theatre, and prepare to be…
Alfred Hitchcock’s THE 39 STEPS: the beauty of invention in theatre
CEDAR CITY — Adaptation is a staple of entertainment. Yes, capitalizing on a good story in one medium might certainly decrease the risk and up the profits of producing it…
Dolly Levi, You are a Damned Exasperating Woman
HERRIMAN — During Hello, Dolly! tonight there were moments of chills and laughter, moments of brilliance and comedy and moments that can only be experienced by attending live theater. As…
UTBA Shakes It Up!
CEDAR CITY — Without question, one of the most important theatrical events of the year in Utah is the beginning of the Utah Shakespearean Festival‘s season. As the only Tony…
110 in the Shade: Everything Beautiful at HCTO
OREM — When it was first announced that Will Swenson would bring Audra McDonald to the Hale Center Theater Orem, we knew that Will’s brother, HCTO Managing Director Cody Swenson, would…
UTBA June 2010 Readership Stats
June was a kind month to us. The beginning of the month saw a lot of productions opening in the state. (At one point we even reviewed 9 shows in…
Take a “Trip” with Hair
PARK CITY — As I approached the Egyptian Theatre in Park City on Friday, I could tell that I was in for a treat. The box office had been decked…