Murder, Mystery, and Monochrome Magic at Hale Centre Theatre
SANDY — Hale Centre Theatre. A venue with all the glitz and glitter of Hollywood’s golden age. You know the place. The type of theatre company that’s willing to take…
A positively pleasant PIRATES OF PENZANCE
CENTERVILLE — The Pirates of Penzance, the comedic opera written by the team of Gilbert and Sullivan, first premiered in 1879. While I enjoy a lot of modern work, sometimes…
Anything can happen in CenterPoint’s MARY POPPINS
CENTERVILLE — A classic adaptation from the silver screen in 1964, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins debuted on Broadway in 2004. Not only does the stage adaptation include a…
The Grand Theatre’s NOISES OFF is a laugh riot
SALT LAKE CITY — As a reviewer, it is a delight to see a show so well-executed in every aspect–in set design, in acting, in directing, in lighting and sound…
Have a carefree night of entertainment at THE FOREIGNER
WEST VALLEY CITY — There’s a difficult balance in the nature of comedy—striking the elevated levels of humor, while allowing the resonance of serious moments to properly take effect. I…
Solid script, intriguing story save 12 ANGRY JURORS
CENTERVILLE — The setting is a deliberation room for the citizens serving on jury for a murder trial to discuss and argue a teenage boy’s fate. As the jury enters,…
NOISES OFF is well . . .You know
Centerville — If you’ve seen Noises Off (either the film or or the stage version), then you know of Gary, one of the classic comedic characters in theater. He tends…
Set Course for Fun at CenterPoint’s ANYTHING GOES
CENTERVILLE — Anything Goes is probably Cole Porter’s second best known musical, following Kiss Me, Kate, and has received much attention with the latest revival on Broadway this year. It…