20 years later, RENT is still paying
SALT LAKE CITY — In the immediate aftermath of the unexpected death of its creator Jonathan...
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RENT offers something new for old fans and newcomers
MURRAY — For modern musical theatre lovers, Rent is as well known as Hello, Dolly! for previous...
Read MoreUtah Rep’s Cooper Howell breaks down walls with RENT
“The opposite of war isn’t peace, it’s creation!” These are the words of Jonathan Larson, the creator of RENT. After talking with William Cooper Howell, director of Utah Repertory Theater Company’s upcoming production of the...
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Some praise is due for RENT
MIDVALE — Making the short list of musicals ever awarded a Pulitzer Prize, Jonathan Larson’s Rent...
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"A friend was in on a casting committee. A gay actor was being considered for a romantic lead role, but one of the owners said she didn't want the female actors to have to worry about 'getting any diseases' when kissing the actor. That gay actor was not cast." #utahtheatre
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You won't find me on here cheering about indoor events until everyone can get vaccinated.
Hooray! @planbtheatreco is back! Their first pandemic-era production, P.G. ANON is an audio drama that explores the stories of 3 women facing unexpected pregnancies. Read the #utahtheatre review from UTBA secretary @TaraNicoleHaas.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/511961/plan-b-delivers-with-audio-drama-p-g-anon
New #utahtheatre review for @HCTO's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS by UTBA president (and @Theatre_Critics member) @Russwarne asks whether the show "gives them what they want." Find out at the link below.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/511650/ensemble-cast-shines-in-hctos-dirty-rotten-scoundrels
I'm at @HCTO to see DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. Look for the #utahtheatre review later on @UtahTheatreBlog!
New #utahtheatre review for @ZiegfeldTheater's FREAKY FRIDAY, the fun night out that many people have waited months for.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/511410/ziegfelds-freaky-friday-is-the-musical-we-need
New review for @Theatre_WC's (@WestminsterSLC) radio play, GASLIGHT, an audio adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's 1938 domestic drama. #utahtheatre
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/511283/gaslight-its-all-about-perception
New review for @UofUFineArts's HENRY V, a production of the #Shakespeare classic that is both technologically and artistically innovative. #utahtheatre @UUtah
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/510957/u-of-us-henry-v-is-innovative-engaging-online-shakespeare
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UTAH. STOP DOING IN-PERSON THEATRE IN A PANDEMIC.
Oh man I just saw a bunch of people whomst I didn't know were involved with recent live performances that make me really sad, disappointed, demoralized, etc. Theatre is a cult. Y'all really don't care who dies as long as you get off the d list lol #UtahTheatre
New review from UTBA VP (& @Theatre_Critics member) @MarenSwensen for @CPT_Theatre's THE SECRET GARDEN. This abbreviated production is performed with face shields, but still retains a typical production's message & beauty. Read the review! #utahtheatre
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/510754/hope-springs-eternal-in-centerpoints-the-secret-garden
The 1st review of 2021 is published! Read why @Theatre_Critics member (and UTBA VP) @MarenSwensen says @HCTO's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is worth seeing. #utahtheatre
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/477578/ring-in-the-new-year-with-hctos-importance-of-being-earnest
It's time for our annual post about the excellence we saw on the #utahtheatre stage. This year, we're paying special attention to streaming shows we saw. Learn which shows from @Hale_Theatre, @SCERAupdate, @ZiegfeldTheater, and others made the list!
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/413935/utba-reviewers-sound-off-excellence-in-2020