SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE serves up an irresistible treat
OGDEN — Most people have never heard of the composing team Lieber and Stoller. In fact, Jim Christian, the director and choreographer…
WEST SIDE STORY is full of life and full of talent
OGDEN — The first time I went to New York City – over 5 years ago – my friends and family…
Ziegfeld’s LES MISERABLES is worth a watch
OGDEN — I still remember the first time I finally saw Les Misérables on stage. Having listened to the music…
Weber State’s ARCADIA is a heady masterpiece
OGDEN — Often as an audience member, I want to passively sit and relax and to just let the performance happen—to…
WSU’s DAMN YANKEES steps up to the plate
OGDEN — What can you do when the baseball team you love never quite performs? Do you give up? Learn to…
Testing time and exploring love: Utah Rep premieres THE LAST 5 YEARS
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Repertory Theater Company continues to bring a fresh perspective to Salt Lake’s theatre scene by producing…
The Ziegfeld is building a community with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
OGDEN — The popular musical Fiddler on the Roof has been done in many professional, semi-professional, community, and school theaters…
UTBA reviewers sound off: EXCELLENCE IN 2014
December is full of annual traditions, and at UTBA our favorite is our yearly blog post about the excellence we…
Endearing production of SHE LOVES ME at Weber State
OGDEN — “I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed this,” wrote author Lemony Snicket, “But first impressions are often entirely…
UTBA reviewers sound off: EXCELLENCE IN 2013
It’s been another busy year for UTBA. In 2013 we reviewed 223 productions—our second-highest annual total. From Garden City to…