Laughter, Tears, and Depth fill FIDDLER at The Ruth
PLEASANT GROVE — Some of the most profound theatrical experiences I’ve ever had are tied to seeing productions of Fiddler on the Roof from composer Jerry Bock, lyricist Sheldon Harnick,…
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…
Discovering a Play’s Journey with Scaffolds HERETICS
SALT LAKE CITY — One of the rare joys as a theatre critic in Utah is to see a work in progress. This weekend at Scaffold Theatre playwright Bradley Moss…
Whispering Room’s JULIUS CAESAR is Grisly, Modern, and Intense
PROVO — If there’s one word to describe Whispering Room’s Julius Caesar, it’s “intense.” Every element of the production, from lights to direction and acting, were turned up to 11…
HCTO’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a mixed bag of gifts
OREM — We all know the story: a crotchety old crook, a humanoid door knocker, 3 Christmas ghosts, a changed man, a goose, etc. Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is…
Unwrap the gift of Hale Center Theater Orem’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL
OREM — A Christmas Carol is an annual tradition at Hale Center Theater Orem. That does not mean, though, that the show is the same every year. Building on last…
Snap up tickets to HCT’s THE MOUSETRAP
SANDY — It was a snowy and mysterious night full of intrigue and thrills inside of the Hale Centre Theatre‘s Jewel box theatre as I attended their production of Agatha…
A spirited version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at HCTO
OREM — Holiday traditions provide families with an anchor of stability year after year, and never have people needed stability more than during the coronavirus pandemic. The creative team and…
CASH ON DELIVERY charms, but has delays
SANDY — Community theaters are constantly on the lookout for good farces, which can be hard to find. Cash on Delivery fits the bill. Since I first encountered Cash a…
One word describes BYU’s CHARLOTTE’S WEB: “terrific”
PROVO — Growing up I must have watched the cartoon version of Charlotte’s Web hundreds of times, but until recently I didn’t know there was a stage adaptation of E.…