Caught in ‘The Mousetrap’
PROVO — Agatha Christie is a name that has come to be associated with all things mysterious and twisty. Her classic mystery The Mousetrap is a prime example, filled with…
“Damn Yankees” swings…and it’s a foul ball.
MAGNA — Back to The Empress, a now-familiar place for me. Having reviewed two other shows here, I am now a fan and an adamant supporter. However, seeing the theatre…
Slumber Not at This Shakespeare!
PROVO — Who hasn’t been elbow-jabbed in the ribs by a companion after dozing off during a Shakespeare play? But in the enchanting adaptation of the Bard of Avon’s “Taming…
‘Tuesdays With Morrie’ is Unmissable
PROVO — It’s something we all know, but can never seem to hear enough: Life is about giving of yourself to others, about enjoying it while it lasts–about loving, above…
August 2010 UTBA Roundup
As a new feature, we’re integrating our monthly statistics with web site announcements. Our aim with this change is to keep all readers abreast with UTBA developments and also provide…
NY Times critic: “I believe criticism begins not in knowledge but in ignorance.”
Alastair Macaulay, chief dance critic of The New York Times, in Ballet Magazine, August 2010: I’ve heard people say that you should have watched 800 dance performances before you begin…
“Yoga Confidential” is fearless, but needs focus
SALT LAKE CITY — This weekend the Salt Lake Acting Company produced its first ever Fearless Fringe Festival: a weekend of three original shows by local artists producing new and…
A musical memoir about cancer? Really?
SALT LAKE CITY – “I’m nauseated, cranky, and waiting for my chemo to end.” writes Sam Wessels in a recent blog entry. Wessels is not only the playwright (book, music…
Backwoods fun in Salt Lake: ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’
MURRAY – The Amphitheatre at Murray Park is bright little bit of wilderness in the Salt Lake urban sprawl. What a delight it was to attend their production of Seven…
‘The Lion King’ is quite the charmer
SALT LAKE CITY – The Lion King is playing at the Capitol Theatre. Director Julie Taymor has brought depth and sincerity in her stage adaptation of the simple yet enjoyable…