Jane Austen’s "Persuasion": Adaptation and Lost Love
PROVO — By definition an adaptation in something new created out of the original. Some things will be lost, others…
Strong Performances Sell Rappaport
HOLLADAY — A play about two old guys sitting on park bench yammering at each other may not attract a…
Wonderettes are Marvelous!
SALT LAKE CITY— The Marvelous Wonderettes was inspired by author Roger Bean’s mother. He was asked to write a new…
Well Worth the Price
HELPER— If you have never been to Helper Utah and never thought you might have a reason to go, I’m…
Empress’ La Mancha is a dream
MAGNA — I think there are three great American musicals. They are, in no particular order: The Music Man, 1776…
"The Phantom of the OBT" is Frighteningly, Fiendishly Funny
SALT LAKE CITY — My family and I recently saw a production of Phantom of the Opera at Spanish Fork…
Hale gives "Hairspray" a new look
OREM — Hairspray is a show that many people are familiar with, whether it be in movie form or from…
February 2011 UTBA Roundup
February was another strong month for UTBA. Although most of our stats are slightly down compared to last month, this…
MESA VERDE: Soft beauty at the Rose
SALT LAKE CITY — Let’s challenge the thoughts of what our readers think a review on the UTBA ought to look…
Hale’s "Tale of Two Cities" is ALMOST the best of times
WEST VALLEY CITY — A Tale of Two Cities is a powerful and emotional show. The story is complicated, which I…