A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Tradition Takes Flight at The Ruth
PLEASANT GROVE — There are holiday productions that simply mark the season, and then there are those that make you feel the Christmas magic. A Christmas Carol at The Ruth…
Wonka Wows at The Ruth’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Pleasant Grove — I came to the opening night performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Ruth without high expectations. I’ve always loved the original Gene Wilder film…
The Ruth Brings Joy with FLOWERS FOR MRS. HARRIS
PLEASANT GROVE — The Ruth Theatre in Pleasant Grove is hosting the North American Premiere of a charming musical, Flowers for Mrs. Harris, with music and lyrics by Richard Taylor…
Magical CINDERELLA opens The Ruth’s Lindsay Legacy Theater
PLEASANT GROVE — Following last months grand opening of Ragtime at The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theatre at dōTERRA, Cinderella takes the stage on the second performance venue, the Legacy…
Faulty direction makes HCTO’s THE FOREIGNER miss the point
OREM — Described on Instagram as an “uproarious comedy classic” that will make you “laugh till you cry,” Hale Center Theater Orem’s The Foreigner is marketed as a lighthearted, uplifting,…
Hale’s GUYS AND DOLLS is a showstopper
OREM — The age old battle of the sexes comes to a head in Guys and Dolls, a musical originally premiering in 1950 and finding new stage at Orem’s Hale…
A thoughtful evening at BYU’s HOLIDAY
PROVO — My first impression of BYU’s Holiday came from its gorgeous set, designed by Carter Thompson. Sky-reaching walls, an ornate fireplace, and wallpaper that sings of older times literally…
COMEDY OF ERRORS knows where it’s at
PROVO — Here’s the first thing I’ll say about the show: it had style. Not only that, but it was dripping with style. The Comedy of Errors is William Shakespeare‘s…
A dreary, trudging portrayal of LITTLE EYOLF
PROVO — Henrik Ibsen confronted us with a very raw and central question when he penned Little Eyolf: how does one strike a balance between being a parent and being…
Utah students shine at KCACTF Regional Festival
OGDEN — Last week, Weber State University hosted the 44th annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region VIII conference. KCACTF is the nation’s foremost theatre festival for college…