THE OUTSIDER Wins in a Landslide at Lyric Repertory Company
LOGAN — The Outsider is a two-act play by Paul Slade Smith performed as part of the Lyric Repertory Company 2026 season. The play is a satirical political comedy about…
Lyric Rep’s Gutenberg! The Musical! Offers Big Laughs
LOGAN — Returning to the Utah State University campus always brings a wave of nostalgia for me. I gave my teenage daughter a short tour as we walked the familiar…
COME FROM AWAY Soars at Lyric Rep with Stellar Ensemble Cast
LOGAN — Lyric Repertory Company announced an overhaul of their upcoming 2026 season last fall, noting they had secured the rights to a long-awaited, highly sought-after “TBA” production. I placed…
1776 at UFOMT is “A Masterpiece I Say”
LOGAN — In light of the United States of America signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776, all states around the union are celebrating “America250.” One way that Utah is…
No Objections to UFOMT’S SCALIA/GINSBURG and TRIAL BY JURY
LOGAN — This year’s Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre (UFOMT) season includes two one-act comedy operas: Scalia/Ginsburg and Trial by Jury. While each opera is unique, both deliver exceptional…
Lyric Rep Just Misses the Golden Ticket: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
LOGAN — Charlie and the Chocolate Factory explores a world of candy, character, and imagination. This beloved book by Roald Dahl has seen various adaptations, including multiple movies, and now,…
War and Mocktails: A Memorable GREAT COMET with USU Opera Theatre
LOGAN — Tucked away in a building that improbably shares parking with a Smith’s in Logan, the Utah State University Opera Theatre has staged one of the most memorable nights…
Bloody Good Time at USU’s DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY
LOGAN — One of my favorite aspects of theatre as a storytelling medium is its innate ability to lean into abstract symbolism. While film is generally literal and “real” (even…
Cache Theatre Company Delivers Us a Stirring PRINCE OF EGYPT
LOGAN — I’ve always enjoyed DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt because it powerfully retells an ancient story in a way that resonates with both adults and children. It’s the story…
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a delight at Lyric Rep
LOGAN — The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and directed by Vanessa Ballam is a delightful and classic addition for the summer season of the Lyric Repertory Company.…