Weber State’s BRIGADOON is “Pure Barrie”
OGDEN — Even with my advanced degree in theatre, prior to this last weekend I would have to admit that the majority of my Brigadoon-based knowledge was based in the…
Weber State’s TWELFTH NIGHT achieves a greatness in comedy
OGDEN — “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em.” Shakespeare’s famous line from Twelfth Night can also be used to describe the greatness…
Weber State’s JANE EYRE makes discovering “The Secrets of the House” a delight
OGDEN — The classic love story of Jane Eyre comes to life at Weber State University with an outstanding performance and a powerful cast. Yet beware! This is not a…
Ogden Musical Theatre’s “The Music Man” Serves Up a Slice of Americana Nostalgia
OGDEN — Everyone has something that reminds them of home. It could be the taste of mom’s cooking, the sound a favorite song playing, or the smell of that favorite…
Weber State’s MATCHSTICK GIRL strikes a warm feeling inside
OGDEN — Going to see a world premiere of a new musical can be, as Forrest Gump says, a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gunna get. Instead of…
A visually, emotionally, miserably stunning SWEENEY at Weber State
OGDEN — I am not a huge fan of Sweeney Todd, I’ll admit that right off. It’s too dissonant, too despairing, too dreadful to appeal much. I recognize the genius…
THE IMPRACTICALITY OF MODERN-DAY MASTODONS is good theatre
OGDEN — The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons, by Rachel Teagle, is a play based on fantasy where all the characters can suddenly live their childhood dreams, which works well for…