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Utah Valley University has become a true example of quality theatre production with a mix of new takes on classic plays, unexpected adaptations, and brave stagings of more modern fare.…
OREM —Heroes are often known for their choices between good and evil, light and darkness. Whether it’s the fiery depths of Mordor or a hungry wolf hanging out in grandma’s…
OREM — In the Heights debuted on Broadway in March of 2008. The musical was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, based loosely on his experiences growing up in the Washington Heights…
WEST VALLEY — “It was the music of something beginning.” That’s how Lynn Ahrens‘s lyrics describe ragtime, the first American music style that became popular internationally. Born in the communities…
WEST VALLEY CITY — Start with one arena stage, two straight backed chairs, three old fashioned steamer trunks, and four extremely versatile actors. Toss in a foley artist and a…
OREM — I can’t stop thinking about Vincent in Brixton. At its most basic level, the play is a piece of historical fiction about the two years Vincent Van Gogh…
SUNDANCE — I’m glad Utah keeps the flame of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers alive. For some reason, this ’50s movie is performed onstage and enjoyed on video regularly in…
WEST VALLEY CITY — If you haven’t seen the iconic movie musical The Sound of Music, you might as well be hiding your head in some proverbial sand. To say…
OREM — As most of UTBA’s readers are probably aware, many Broadway musicals today are based on successful Hollywood films. In a way, this makes a lot of sense. Broadway…
OREM — Richard Hannay was a typical London bachelor, until a temptress foisted herself upon him in his flat. Turned out she was a spy with a price on her…
