Mapleton’s Inaugural Production CINDERELLA Creates a Classic
MAPLETON — One of my favorite things about the story of Cinderella is how it consistently has a new start – and it’s never on the same foot. At first,…
1776 in Heber’s Historic Building a Triumph for TVT
HEBER CITY — Despite the firework restrictions across the state muting celebrations for the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, Americana is on full display across Utah stages, and nowhere…
Grief and Goodness in RABBIT HOLE at Creekside Theatre Fest
PLEASANT GROVE — Is there a right way to do an impossible thing? How do you grieve separation, death and loss? David Lindsey-Abaire’s 5-time tony winning play Rabbit Hole centers…
Cedar City’s New Theatre – The Forge – Focuses on Collaboration
CEDAR CITY — As an invited guest, in preparation for the Forge’s Open house on June 7, I experienced a behind the scenes tour for an amazing new theater company…
The Ruth’s ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Runs Deep
PLEASANT GROVE — At the end of each year, we do a series of articles discussing some of the most excellent work in the state. You’ll want to revisit this…
EARNEST Is Endearingly Entertaining At Sandy Arts
SANDY — One of the best things about Utah is the abundance of solid community theatre productions, and the talented local artists that make such abundance possible. Sandy Arts Guild’s…
It’s a Privilege to See Cedar Valley’s URINETOWN
CEDAR CITY — As bleak as headlines may be at times in our modern day, we’ve yet to run into the trouble that Cedar Valley Community Theatre’s most recent production…
HCT Embraces Chaos in PETER PAN GOES WRONG
SANDY — Something will always go wrong in live theater, that’s half the fun. Forgotten lines, missed cues, broken sets, and technical disasters are not flaws of the art form,…
UTBA’s 2025 Excellence in Utah Part 2
Congratulations to Utah Theatre Companies in 2025! Across Utah, theatre companies of all sizes and models produced work in 2025 that challenged, delighted, and inspired audiences. From professional and semi-professional…
UTBA’s 2025 Excellence in Utah Theatre Part 1
Congratulations to Utah Theatre Arists in 2025! Utah theatre is built on the artistry, leadership, and imagination of the individuals who bring stories to life on our stages. From directors…