THE LION IN WINTER explores medieval machinations
MIDVALE — I was always something of an odd child growing up. I listened to big band music, old radio…
Grassroots’s RICHARD III is a bloody good time
PROVO — Take bucket loads of talent (and blood), bushels of fun (and blood), and . . . well, blood, and…
The SPITFIRE GRILL serves up some fine performances
PLEASANT GROVE — There’s a room in the basement of the Pleasant Grove library that’s been converted into a tiny theater. …
ANTIGONE is new again in 2012
SALT LAKE CITY — The most important news story of 2011 was, unquestionably, the Arab Spring. Beginning in late 2010 in…
A melodious musical MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
SPRINGVILLE — A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a story by William Shakespeare that observes and comments on love. As the program…
Utah Shakespeare Festival creates worthwhile MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
CEDAR CITY — There’s a moment, late in The Merry Wives of Windsor, where Peter Simple stands on stage with his arms…
DAMN YANKEES shows lots of heart in West Valley
WEST VALLEY CITY — Anyone who knows me knows that I love classic Broadway musicals. The Pajama Game, Guys and…
LITTLE WOMEN in Springville is a memorable journey
SPRINGVILLE — When given the opportunity to review a production of Little Women, I jumped at the chance. I was lucky…
For Grassroots Shakespeare’s HAMLET, the play’s the thing
PROVO — Last year I was scheduled to see a Grassroots Shakespeare Company’s play and it was raining. Because their shows…
Outdoor OTHELLO meets expectations
PROVO — I don’t consider myself a theater snob. I strive to remain very open minded and accepting of the performances…