“Erin’s Promise” still has room to grow
PROVO — I’ve never been to a roadshow before, but I think I stumbled upon one tonight. Erin’s Promise was a sincere effort of a musical, but felt more like…
“110 in the Shade” – Does Local Cast Live Up?
OREM — “Lizzy will last me my whole life through!” And this production of 110 In The Shade will last many their whole lives through. A beautiful story was told…
Shakespearean Festival Offers More Than Just Plays
If you’ve never been to the Utah Shakespearean Festival, you may not be aware of the many activities that the Festival has to offer. During our time in Cedar City,…
The “Saturday’s Voyeur” experience is a must see
SALT LAKE CITY — How do I begin? Saturday’s Voyeur is nothing short of one of the cleverest, wittiest, most irreverent musical revue I have ever seen – and I…
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…