Case closed: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is a hit
OREM — One of the great tragedies of nineteenth century English literature is that Charles Dickens...
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8 brief plays tonight at UVU’s SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE
OREM – For the twelfth year in a row, Utah Valley University is presenting their Short Attention...
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SUNDANCE — Incredibly, this summer’s Sundance Summer Theatre show was my first exposure to the classic Irving Berlin musical, Annie Get Your Gun. How I’ve gotten through my entire life without even knowing the plot...
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OREM — Few artists’ works are as timeless as Gilbert and Sullivan’s. Gilbert’s blend of comedy and rhyme make his lyrics a delight, and Sullivan’s alternatingly jaunty and just-plain-lovely tunes make his music unforgettable....
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SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE has some diamonds in the rough
OREM — “A new play every ten minutes.” That’s the promise of Utah Valley...
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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
Thank you, @radiowest! #CLIMBINGWITHTIGERS streams through this Sunday, only! Free (with an option to donate if you so choose.)
#utaharts #utahtheatre #streamingtheatre #SLACisBack
Missing theater? Watch @slactingco's "Climbing with Tigers" free online through Dec. 20. The play tells the story of a little black bird named Blue who dreams of one day being able to fly. This recording as filmed live at SLAC in 2016. Check it out here: https://slacdigital.athomearts.org/main/climbing-with-tigers
From the Tony and Olivier Award-winning director of Les Misérables and Nicholas Nickleby and the Tony-nominated composer of Jane Eyre, experience A Magical New Holiday Musical! Buy your tickets now: https://www.universe.com/events/vip-theatre-experience-estella-scrooge-a-christmas-carol-with-a-twist-tickets-QXCNP5?ref=VIP-DY7GN. #EstellaScrooge #HappyHolidays #AtTheGrand #UtahTheatre
Is it theatre or film? Live action or animation? YES! See the first new theatrical musical to be produced during the pandemic — a dazzling new show that’s sure to become a holiday tradition. https://www.universe.com/events/vip-theatre-experience-estella-scrooge-a-christmas-carol-with-a-twist-tickets-QXCNP5?ref=VIP-DY7GN #EstellaScrooge #HappyHolidays #AtTheGrand #UtahTheatre
New #utahtheatre review from @Theatre_Critics member @MarenSwensen for @ZiegfeldTheater's A FAIRLY POTTER #CHRISTMAS CAROL, which borrows from the greats (including Dickens and Dr. Seuss) to create the company's first #COVID19 era show.
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/330019/a-puppet-potter-christmas
The 3rd streaming #utahtheatre production from @BYUarts, AN IDEAL HUSBAND, was plagued by technical glitches and a poorly conceived script modernization. Read UTBA member Sara Claverie's review to learn more. #BYU
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/316680/an-ideal-husband-at-byu-is-not-an-ideal-streaming-production
New #utahtheatre review by UTBA president (and @Theatre_Critics member) @Russwarne for @SCERAupdate's A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL, a show that can't escape the shadow of its source material.
#Christmas
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/310491/strong-cast-lifts-a-christmas-story-at-the-scera
It's #intermission now. Theater is at about 15-20% capacity, making social distancing easy. #utahtheatre #covid19
I'm at @SCERAupdate to review A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL for @UtahTheatreBlog. Look for the review later! #utahtheatre
The #COVID19 pandemic has forced @HCTO to make changes to their annual version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Our president (and @Theatre_Critics member) @Russwarne sees these as improvements that strengthen this crowd pleasing #Christmas show. #utahtheatre
https://utahtheatrebloggers.com/299974/a-spirited-version-of-a-christmas-carol-at-hcto
#intermission now. Two Christmas ghosts down, one to go! 👻👻
#utahtheatre
I'm at @HCTO to review A #CHRISTMAS CAROL for @utahtheatreblog... which is coincidentally where I was exactly a year ago tonight. #utahtheatre
Tonight I'm reviewing @HCTO's A #CHRISTMAS CAROL. Look for the review later on @UtahTheatreBlog! #utahtheatre