Puppets and theatre magic make THE SELFISH GIANT a big ticket
PROVO — Adaptation is hard. Taking a beloved piece that works in one medium and effectively transferring it into another is a daunting task. Teresa Dayley Love‘s script for BYU’s…
New PRIDE & PREJUDICE at BYU exudes charm and wit
PROVO — There is something special about Pride and Prejudice. It seems to have a timeless resonance in our society and our personal lives. My sisters forced me to watch…
William McAllister and playing Jimmy Stewart at The Covey
The Covey Center for the Arts in Provo has been increasingly impressing local audiences with thoughtful and family friendly productions. Their latest offering is Jimmy Stewart Goes to Hollywood, by…
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS delights at BYU
PROVO – A Man For All Seasons is one of those plays that I’ve known about of all my life, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen. I was aware…
CYMBELINE: a little-known story that seems familiar at BYU
PROVO — On the surface, Cymbeline is an unlikely candidate for a theatre production for young audiences. In addition to its gruesome violence the play features a major plot point…
BYU’s OFF THE MAP festival is off the hook
PROVO — Tired of the same old shows produced in Utah year after year? Then break out of your theatre malaise with BYU’s Off the Map international theatre festival. For…
UTBA reviewers sound off: EXCELLENCE IN 2013
It’s been another busy year for UTBA. In 2013 we reviewed 223 productions—our second-highest annual total. From Garden City to Ivins, our reviewers traveled the state to review plays in…
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA flickers
PROVO — “The day we meet, the way you lean against the wind, and do not know that you are beautiful, or that anyone is watching you, this is what…
MICROBURST THEATER FESTIVAL: a nice production for a reviewer with ADD
PROVO — According to director George D. Nelson, the goal of the Microburst Theatre Festival, which played in BYU’s Nelke Experiment Theater Oct 23 – 26, was to teach his…
An evening with Frank Wildhorn and friends
PROVO — I had the pleasure of attending Frank Wildhorn’s concert at BYU as part of BYU’s BRAVO Performing Arts Series. I must admit that I have been an admirer…