Annie Get Your Semi-professional Gun
CENTERVILLE — Seeing a musical written about a historical character like Annie Oakley is a pleasure in itself. Along with Carrie Nation, she’s one of my favorite women in American…
Robin Hood missed its mark, but might deserve another shot
SALT LAKE CITY — Off Broadway Theatre’s Eric Jensen created Robin Hood: Boyz in the Hood 19 years ago and it has proven to be a favorite at the OBT,…
Riot Act isn’t a riot, but may be one day.
SALT LAKE CITY — Sugar Space is a relatively new theatre in the community. It’s only been around for two years and is already host to a number of exciting…
Orphans running rampant in the park
MURRAY — Murray City Arts’s rendition of the little red head that could is an entertaining show for the family. With performances from a large cast ranging from the adorable…
‘Cats’ out of the bag at Tuacahn
IVINS — Attending the Tuacahn Amphitheater is an event. From driving deep into the red rock canyon the theater is nestled in, to walking (in my case rushing) up the…
Going Ape for Tarzan at Tuacahn!
IVINS — I have been looking forward to seeing Tarzan for so long! In part, because Phil Collins has been my all-time favorite, award-winning, singer / song-writer / drummer .…
The King of Siam in Taylorsville
TAYLORSVILLE — The King and I is a classic that is sure to brighten anyone’s day. My partner in crime tonight had never seen The King and I (gasp). Yes,…
A “turn at bat” with “Funny Girl”
OREM—Funny Girl premiered on Broadway in March, 1964 and played for 1,348 performances. It’s the show that made Barbra Streisand a star and features some of the most loved Broadway…
Romeo and Juliet on the grass in Kaysville
KAYSVILLE — Romeo and Juliet by the Grassroots Shakespeare Company isn’t just a “play” or a “show”; it’s an experience. It felt like a concert: the energy, the flexibility, and…
Utah Shakespeare in the Park
PROVO — Rain or shine, Utah Shakespeare in the Park’s production of Much Ado About Nothing was worth the risk. I packed my lawn chair, blanket and a couple of…