THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL provides laughs at the Empress Theater
MAGNA — There are few things that can tempt me to leave my warm, cozy apartment on a cold winter’s eve, but a good musical is among them—especially a classic.…
Magna’s FOREVER PLAID delivers lots of nostalgia
MAGNA —I grew up in Payson, Utah—a decidedly small town. I hold many fond memories of nights spent with my family at the Payson Huish movie theater. I know we…
Empress pulls off THE MUSIC MAN without any trouble
MAGNA — Meredith Willson‘s The Music Man is one of the most beloved of all American musicals. I personally think it’s one of the top five greatest. It has been…
Empress’ La Mancha is a dream
MAGNA — I think there are three great American musicals. They are, in no particular order: The Music Man, 1776 and Man of La Mancha. The last one may surprise…