PTC’s TWO DOLLAR BILL trying to be too many things
SALT LAKE CITY- In 2007, writer T.J. Brady heard an NPR story about former dean of admissions at MIT Marilee Jones and the scandal surrounding the revelation that she had…
A strong technical production carries Pioneer Theatre’s FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
SALT LAKE CITY — I read somewhere that there are, on average, over 500 productions of Fiddler On the Roof throughout the world every year. Since its debut in 1964,…
PTC’s I HATE HAMLET is a charming, funny love letter to theatre
SALT LAKE CITY — Producing a lesser known comedy poking fun at theatre might seem like a gamble, but Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick…
PTC’s ALABAMA STORY weaves history, humor, and books into a winning tale
SALT LAKE CITY — A basic description of Alabama Story makes the the story seem like a serious play examining the injustices of segregation in Alabama during the late 1950’s,…
Pioneer’s PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is an exquisite flight of the imagination
SALT LAKE CITY — Occasionally, live theatre creates an unforgettable adventure. Even though it’s just minutes from h ome, Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher creates a…
THE THREEPENNY OPERA is worth every penny
SALT LAKE CITY — Bertold Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera offers a satiric view of capitalism in Victorian London. Opening with the familiar standard, “The Ballad of Mack the Knife,” the…
Fall in love with PTC’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
SALT LAKE CITY — Shakespeare is hard to sell. Any director approaching a production of a Shakespeare play is faced with serious obstacles like making the story clear, relevant, and…
Lead actress and designers create a beautiful A PHILADELPHIA STORY
SALT LAKE CITY — I sat happily through the production of A Philadelphia Story, at the Pioneer Theater Company, making notes to later compose my review. I didn’t have to…
Stock up for fun at LAUGHING STOCK
SALT LAKE CITY — Laughing Stock, written and directed by Charles Morey, is a love letter to regional stock theater companies. Inspired by his own history with just such a…