Tech wizardry, strong casting make the U.’s TEMPEST a modern gem
SALT LAKE CITY — As produced by The University of Utah, The Tempest is Shakespeare for the 21st century. The set (designed by Kyle Becker) is massive, comprised of these…
HERE LIES LOVE: a Broadway experiment closing far too soon
NEW YORK CITY — Understanding the historical significance of a nation that is over 8,000 miles away is difficult for many people. But when the nuances of a different culture,…
A fun journey for kids to THE BOY AT THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING
PROVO — Every year, BYU Young Company stages two productions that tour local elementary schools. One is a Shakespeare show, and the other is a modern play. The Shakespeare productions…
IT’S A WONDROUS LIFE rings in the season early at The OBT
DRAPER — The Off Broadway Theatre has been known for its spoof comedies and improv since the 1990s. The “Off Broadway” part of the name comes from the location of…
THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE glows with character
SALT LAKE CITY — The Half Life of Marie Curie, written by Lauren Gunderson, is a biographical story about Marie Curie (played by Stephanie Howell) and her significantly less famous…
The secret of BYU’s THE SECRET GARDEN is its lovely simplicity
PROVO — It is interesting how a production company can find a new take on an old play or musical and make it feel new. At the new production of…
Fathom Events broadcast of TITANIC brings an epic to the cinema
ONLINE — 1997 was the year of the Titanic. James Cameron released the famous film that year, but a lesser known work of art, Titanic the Musical, with music and…
U of U’s TOWN HALL fails to come to order
SALT LAKE CITY — While sitting through Town Hall, written by Caridad Svich, I began to wonder what a conservative-themed play might look and sound like. Town Hall opens in…
“INTO THE WOODS we go again” with Hopebox’s strong director, cast
KAYSVILLE — Unless you are incredibly new to the Utah theatre scene (or theatre in general), you are likely aware of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods. The…
Let go of your inhibitions at Pioneer Theatre’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW
SALT LAKE CITY — The Rocky Horror Show at Pioneer Theatre Company is dazzling this October. It is not necessary to be the “shadow audience” and know all the possible…