The Ruth Stages a Classic WIZARD OF OZ
PLEASANT GROVE — In my opinion, The Wizard of Oz is the greatest film of all time, bar none. So it’s no surprise that it’s often performed onstage. The Ruth…
Young Rockstars Shine in Scera’s SCHOOL OF ROCK
OREM — Based on the beloved 2003 comedy, School of Rock is an upbeat musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and book by Julian Fellowes.…
More Than Entertainment: Why Broadway Tours Matter in SLC
SALT LAKE CITY — When a production like The Phantom of the Opera arrives at Eccles Theater, it’s easy to focus on what happens under the proscenium—the breath taking spectacle,…
A “Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll” Sensation at SLAC’s MURDER BALLAD
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake Acting Company offers a warm and welcoming environment with their current production, the regional premiere of Murder Ballad. Originally opening off-Broadway in 2012 and…
Murray’s CHARLIE BROWN delights New and Old Audiences
MURRAY — Most people are not reading the funnies in the newspaper anymore, but Murray Arts’ production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown makes a strong case that Charlie…
Revitalized PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour is Epic
SALT LAKE CITY — For forty years, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux has filled some of the world’s most prestigious venues. The…
MESSIAH: ONE WOMAN’S SACRED STRUGGLE is touching and uplifting
SALT LAKE CITY — Most people are familiar with Handel’s Messiah, a beloved oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel with text taken from the King James Bible and…
Italian Art Soars in BYU’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
PROVO — When I saw that a student production at BYU requested a review from our organization, I was thoroughly intrigued. Because student productions only perform for a few days…
Here Comes THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE to Parker Theatre
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Father of the Bride is a beloved story that has been around since 1950. I was only familiar with the 1990s film starring Steve Martin, but…
Undead Shenanigans Afoot with BYU’s HAMLET AND ZOMBIES
PROVO — So much of what makes Shakespeare Timeless is the many creative ways it can be approached. The 1990s were filled with Shakespeare adaptations of all forms from 10…