HCT’s HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN IN NEW YORK underwhelms in World Premiere
SANDY — When a story is revised, revived or adapted from one medium to another, there’s always a purist or two who resists the changes from the original version. Prior…
First-rate cast makes Hale Centre Theatre’s HELLO, DOLLY! a joy
SANDY — Hello, Dolly! is not only a venerable workhorse in the American musical theatre canon, but it is nearly flawless in its dramatic structure. That is one reason the…
Only fools will miss Ziegfeld’s A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
OGDEN — The Ziegfeld Theater’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a captivating experience with an impressive cast and stellar visuals. Directed by Caleb Parry, this…
“No way to stop” an enjoyable SOUND OF MUSIC at Timp Community
AMERICAN FORK — Tucked in the back of a series of old buildings next to the Mount Timpanogos Temple is the Valentine Theater that houses Timpanogos Community Theatre. The spacious…
HCTO’s ONCE is so nice, go see it twice
OREM — Timeless, memorable, profound, jaw-dropping. These words swirled in my mind as I exited Hale Center Theater after seeing Once. Not every production has the benefit of magnificent original…
Script hobbles Parker Theatre’s WINNIE THE POOH, but actors shine
SOUTH SALT LAKE — For nearly a century, readers and audiences have been pulled into the Hundred Acre Wood of A. A. Milne’s imagination. Known characters such as Piglet, Tigger,…
THE WEDDING SINGER crashes the party at Heritage Theatre
PERRY – Heritage Theatre delivers a rockin’ 80’s blast to the past with The Wedding Singer directed by Derek and Breanne Hendricks. With book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy,…
Stay on the path to see INTO THE WOODS at West Valley Arts
WEST VALLEY CITY — Into the Woods has become an iconic musical that has settled nicely into the canon of American musical theatre. The musical intertwines the plots of several…
Welcome to FUN HOME at Wasatch Theatre
TAYLORSVILLE — As an avid reader I’ve always thought writing a memoir would be incredibly difficult. Even if names and details are changed, it would be hard for a writer…
HAIRPSRAY national tour showcases the play’s charm and hope
SALT LAKE CITY — Some Broadway shows can be a struggle to enjoy because of their heavy themes and sobering stories. Next to Normal or Spring Awakening come to mind.…