DREAMING AMERICAN is a staged reading worthy of a full production
LOGAN — Dreaming American is a staged reading offered by Lyric Repertory Company this year as a world premiere of the play by Paul T. Mitri. The play tells the…
Give thanks for Lyric Rep’s THANKSGIVING PLAY
LOGAN — The Thanksgiving Play written by Larissa Fasthorse, is presented by the Lyric Repertory Company this summer as a staged reading as a comedic satire of the traditional Thanksgiving…
Four Seasons Theatre’s TUCK EVERLASTING is a magical night
Note: Because of the precautions due to the coronavirus, the last four performances of Tuck Everlasting are now scheduled for April 23-27 and 27. SMITHFIELD — Tuck Everlasting is a…
Panoramic’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a complicated show worth seeing
LOGAN — The Last Five Years as presented by Panoramic Theatre at The Cache Venue left me with mixed feelings. The musical was written by Jason Robert Brown in 2001…
A CHRISTMAS CAROL delivers the spirit of the season
SMITHFIELD — There are certain traditions that truly make the holiday season. For me, it’s just not Christmas until Ralphy says, “Oh, Fuuuudge!,” Clark Griswold lights up his house, and…
THE GREAT SOCIETY is a “most effective weapon against intolerance and ignorance”
LOGAN — The Great Society, written by Robert Shenkkan, is presented by Lyric Repertory Company as a staged reading, directed by Joseph Tisa. As stated in the playbill, the Great…
SIZE MATTERS is a thought-provoking stand-up comedy
LOGAN — Size Matters is a one-man show performed by the author that tackles body issues and bullying using comedy and honesty from a male perspective. Author and star Ray…
Utah Festival Opera’s THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO is a wedding of artistry
LOGAN — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro—or for purists, Le Nozze Di Figaro—is a most glorious and joyful opera and about number five or six in the opera…
MARY POPPINS is “Practically Perfect”
LOGAN — As far as first impressions go, The Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre knows how to make an entrance in their production of Mary Poppins. The show started…
NEWSIES seizes hearts in Logan
LOGAN — I’ve been a fan of Newsies and Alan Menken’s music since the movie version came out when I was kid. I’ve performed many of the songs, and I…