Hale’s PIMPERNEL is on par
SANDY — Average citizen by day, dashing hero by night. Some people credit the Scarlet Pimpernel as the original super hero—and quite a well-dressed one, like if Bruce Wayne ever…
“Pursue the Truth” of a strong production of JEKYLL & HYDE
OGDEN — The classic story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, has been brought to life in many ways and many artistic…
Strong cast, weak directing create a mixed COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
SALT LAKE CITY — Like any good story, The Count of Monte Cristo has something for everyone: a love story, swashbuckling pirates, friendship, betrayal, forgiveness, and even a jailbreak. All…
UTBA reviewers sound off: EXCELLENCE in 2015
At the end of every year at UTBA we collect our members’ thoughts on the excellent shows they have seen that year. And for the fifth year in a row,…
Singers and score win out in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
WASHINGTON — The Scarlet Pimpernel, one of composer Frank Wildhorn‘s many musicals based on classic literature, delivers both comedy and romance against the dark backdrop of the French Revolution. The…
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO is a musical theatre triumph
PROVO — When a conspiracy puts him unjustly behind bars, Edmund Dantes wants revenge. The years in prison have allowed Edmund’s anger to smolder, and once he breaks free, Edmund…
JEKYLL & HYDE brings evil to life at CenterPoint
CENTERVILLE — CenterPoint Legacy Theatre’s latest offering, the seasonally appropriate, grim, and eerie Jekyll and Hyde is a marvelous Halloween offering for those who crave a little less family-friendly option…
BONNIE AND CLYDE is “what you call a dream”
LEHI — Utah Repertory Theatre Company is a relatively new company, with a focus on providing lesser known shows, regional premieres, and other theatrical experiences that are not available elsewhere…
An evening with Frank Wildhorn and friends
PROVO — I had the pleasure of attending Frank Wildhorn’s concert at BYU as part of BYU’s BRAVO Performing Arts Series. I must admit that I have been an admirer…
JEKYLL AND HYDE: A gripping Halloween adventure
MAGNA — The musical Jekyll and Hyde the musical opened on Broadway in 1997. Based on the novel written by Robert Louis Stephenson in 1886, the story has permeated modern…