UTBA’s 2025 Excellence in Utah Theatre Part 1
Congratulations to Utah Theatre Arists in 2025! Utah theatre is built on the artistry, leadership, and imagination of the individuals who bring stories to life on our stages. From directors…
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Congratulations to Utah Theatre Arists in 2025! Utah theatre is built on the artistry, leadership, and imagination of the individuals who bring stories to life on our stages. From directors…
PLEASANT GROVE — The Ruth Theatre in Pleasant Grove is hosting the North American Premiere of a charming musical, Flowers for Mrs. Harris, with music and lyrics by Richard Taylor…
West Valley City — A Chorus Line, one of the most iconic musicals of our time, debuting in 1975 to great acclaim, with music by Marvin Hamlish, lyrics by Edward…
PLEASANT GROVE — Ragtime, a musical with a book by Terrance McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens is the inaugural production open now at The Ruth,…
OREM — The Hello Girls, a musical written by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel, is a somewhat newer musical, having first premiered in 2018 off Broadway. The show has only…
WEST VALLEY — As a child, one of my favorite memories was watching Daisy Eagan win a Tony at 11 years old for her role in the Secret Garden. As…
TAYLORSVILLE — Maury Yeston’s musical Nine, opened on Broadway in 1983. It won the Tony Award for best musical that year. However, it has never been reviewed by UTBA, likely…
OREM — Something I love about the Hale Center Theater in Orem is that nearly every show feels dedicated to honest, exceptional storytelling. With a luxurious set, crisp dialects, and…
TAYLORSVILLE — Salt Lake County’s newest semi-professional theatre company is the Hart Theater Company, and they are starting off with a bang with their inaugural production of The Wild Party.…
WEST VALLEY CITY — When picking a show to see or produce around Halloween, you cannot go wrong with Sondheim’s amazing and horrific tale of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber…