ANNIE at Ogden Musical Theatre is a Ray of Sunshine
OGDEN — Ogden Musical Theatre’s production of Annie at Peery’s Egyptian Theatre brings a heartwarming classic to the stage, showcasing a talented cast and strong design elements. Annie’s book is…
Finding Humanity In Ogden Musical Theatre’s Tale of Two Cities
Ogden-A Tale of Two Cities, the musical based on the novel by Charles Dickens, with a book, music, and lyrics by Jill Santoriello, opened on Broadway in 2008, but only…
Be Haunted and Immersed at Ogden Musical Theatre’s Dracula
Ogden-With spooky season upon us, what could be better than experiencing Dracula? Well, I have not had much luck with Dracula on stage, having seen less than stellar musical experiences.…
Escape to Egypt with Ogden Musical Theatre’s Aida
Ogden-In 1924, Peery’s Egyptian Theater opened in downtown Ogden as a classic movie house patterned after other famous movie houses of the time, including the most famous one in Hollywood.…
Ogden Musical Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a joy
OGDEN — A Christmas Carol is the beloved and iconic story written by Charles Dickens for Christmas in 1843. The Broadway musical adaptation, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by…
A magnificent world premiere of THE HOUSE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE
OGDEN — It is rare that you get to hear the words, “world premiere musical,” in Utah, but I have heard those words a lot this season. I was very…
Cast of RUTHLESS! is “born to entertain”
OGDEN — Weber State University’s latest production is the musical Ruthless!, a musical with a mostly female cast (with music by Marvin Laird and lyrics by Joel Paley). It was…
WSU’s WHERE WORDS ONCE WERE will leave you speechless, in a good way
OGDEN — Weber State University‘s Department of Performing Arts made the bold decision to have “A Season of New Works”—an entire season of new material. Though I love seeing a…
FARNDALE CHRISTMAS CAROL brings welcomed comedy to a Christmas standard
CENTERVILLE — When I first arrived at the Connie Leishman Performance Hall at the Centerpoint Legacy Theater Complex, I was greeted by a lovely woman who flitted around and twittered…