EDITOR'S CHOICE
A unique Utah-Middle Easternish experience
MURRAY — The wonderful thing about going to a production at the Desert Star Playhouse is that you not only get a great performance, you get a great experience. The…
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ just as profound as always
OREM — The story of To Kill a Mockingbird is dear to the heart of anyone who took high school English. Who didn’t love Scout, look up to Atticus, and…
10 Questions: Kirsten Park, Director of Marketing
I first had the opportunity to talk with Kirsten Park (Pioneer Theatre Company) in the very early days of the UTBA. In fact, she was the first of a few…
Casserole for the soul.
SALT LAKE CITY — Sordid Lives takes place in rural Texas where a woman named Peggy died suddenly in the midst of an affair; The play shows the many ripples…
‘Steel Magnolias’ is a strong production at Rodgers
CENTERVILLE – As a single 20-something male, the idea of going to see “Steel Magnolias” did not thrill me. But part of being a part of the UTBA means going…
‘Godfather of the Bride’ – a refreshing evening
SANDY — Everybody loves a good mystery, especially when they have a chance to get in on the action and help crack the case. Throw in some music, dancing and…
BUSYTOWN is a perfect fit for downtown Children’s Theatre
SALT LAKE CITY — Based on Richard Scarry’s popular children’s books by the same name, Busytown: A Musical is incredibly engaging for audiences of all shapes and sizes. The kids…
The Little Mermaid as Hans Christian Andersen intended
SALT LAKE CITY — If you go to The Academy of Performing Arts’ presentation of Mermaid! anticipating the show to end with the Ursula being stabbed in the belly by…
10 Questions with Jerry Rapier, Producing Director
For our first interview on the the UTBA I’d like to introduce you to Jerry Rapier. I first met Jerry a couple years ago when completing a project for my…
My Four Dads
Back in January, Broadway and Off-Broadway producer Ken Davenport sired an idea that in all sense of the word was a bastard: the illegitimate Salt Lake City love child known…