A noteworthy HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Draper Historic Theatre
DRAPER — When I saw that The Hunchback of Notre Dame was included in the 2022 season lineup at Draper Historic Theatre, I was initially surprised and apprehensive that a…
Tempo varies in Hopebox’s SISTER ACT
KAYSVILLE — Sister Act, based on the 1992 movie of the same name, opened on Broadway in 2011 after previously having been in London. Various productions have been seen all…
An enchanting BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in West Valley
WEST VALLEY CITY — Beauty and the Beast may be a “tale as old as time,” but at West Valley Arts, the show is lively and entertaining, thanks to the…
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL reminds of the spirit of Christmas
SMITHFIELD — It’s that time of year again, when all the lists, shopping, baking, and stress are crammed tightly into one month, and I ask myself the question posed by…
A glimpse of heaven’s light at HCTO’s HUNCHBACK
OREM — David Paul Smith, director of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Hale Center Theater in Orem, was bullied as a child. Why is this relevant? Because during…
Great direction and lead redeem Hopebox’s HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
KAYSVILLE — The classic story of The Hunchback of Notre Dame dates back to 1831 with the novel published by Victor Hugo. Since that time, it has been retold in…
CenterPoint’s SISTER ACT is a soulful sensation
CENTERVILLE — Sister Act the Musical at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, directed by Danny Inkley, is lively, entertaining, and spirited. As a long time fan of the Sister Act movie and…
An excellent NEWSIES in Herriman strikes a chord
HERRIMAN — The hardest part of reviewing Herriman Arts Council’s production of Newsies is deciding which aspect of the show is the best. Was it the strong performances from the…
Spectacular BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
IVINS — If there is one thing that Tuacahn Amphitheatre does well, it is spectacle, and if there is a musical that lends itself well to spectacle, it is Disney’s…
CenterPoint’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL blesses this holiday season
CENTERVILLE — It isn’t the Christmas Theatre Season until you see A Christmas Carol. I almost thought this year would be the year that I would not see a production…