Heritage’s ANASTASIA is a beautiful escape
PERRY — In a time when current politics feel painfully divisive and overwhelming, I often find myself turning to history to escape the current reality while getting perspective. I take…
Chaaaaaarage! To HCTO’s Arsenic and Old Lace
OREM — I don’t know about you, but with the recent rain that’s come through northern Utah, fall and the darker months ahead seem much more imminent. If you’re looking…
The Sun is Setting on FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Scera Shell
OREM — Fiddler on the Roof is a golden age classic and a cherished favorite within the Utah community. The themes of love, community, and inevitable change found new life…
New Theatre Company DoGood Provides a Soul-Stirring BANDSTAND
PLEASANT GROVE — As much as I love seeing the classics on stage, it is very exciting when something new to our area premieres. And it is even more thrilling…
Sanctuary’s THE FANTASTICKS Doesn’t Stick the Landing
WEST JORDAN — The Fantasticks is a lesser known, small-cast musical from 1960 headlined by a couple songs that have been stuck in the back of the American consciousness in…
West Valley Arts Whips LEGALLY BLONDE Into Shape
WEST VALLEY CITY — Despite massive obstacles, it has felt in some ways like this is a year where all West Valley Arts can do is win. Their August production…
Murray Arts’ PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Hooks Audiences
MURRAY — As summer days begin winding down, there’s still exciting outdoor theatre to behold. In the recently renovated and updated Murray Arts Amphitheatre, audiences entered the space to a…
The psychology behind THAT’S NOT MY NAME at the Fringe
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — For my last show in person here at the Fringe, I could not help but be intrigued by the posters of a young woman burning up the…
August 2024 Utah Theatre Preview
*Apologies for publishing this late* It’s hard to believe we have already come to the end of summer and yet here we are. Luckily we have lots of great musicals…
Connecting the past to the present with AFTER TROY
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — This trip has increased my interest in Greece and Greek stories, so I was happy to explore the short production entitled After Troy. I did not know…