Brad Shelton

ST. GEORGE — For anyone looking for a high energy show with heaps of high school nostalgia, Grease at St. George Musical Theater is the word. Even if you didn’t…

PLEASANT GROVE — As a theatre critic, I love the chance to see my reliable favorite musicals like Les Misérables or The Music Man, but not as much as I…

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…

CEDAR CITY — Man of La Mancha is one of those shows that many people have heard, but few know well. The SimonFest has a worthwhile production of this musical…

CENTERVILLE — Big Fish, the big story about Edward Bloom, is based on a novel by Daniel Wallace and a film written by John August and directed by Tim Burton.…

OREM — Experienced a theatergoer often see the same shows performed time and time again. Nowhere is that more true at the moment in Utah than the musical The Drowsy…

WEST VALLEY CITY — There are certain stories that have stood the test of time. Despite having been written decades ago they still ring true to for modern audiences and…

With the end of the year upon us, it is time for one of UTBA’s greatest traditions: the annual post where our reviewers commend the Utah theatre community’s excellent work…

IVINS — Tuacahn’s summer production of The Count of Monte Cristo features live animals, a huge outdoor stage, and super performances. The musical, with book and lyrics by Jack Murphy,…

CEDAR CITY — Though originally named after him, the Simon Fest doesn’t just mount Neil Simon shows, as the two I saw this past weekend were written by other authors.…