THE WIZARD OF OZ at SCERA Charms, but Fails to Leave Kansas
OREM — With the recent popularity of the movie adaptation Wicked, it is no surprise to see a theatre put on an adaptation of L. Frank Baum‘s classic The Wizard…
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is “Lots of Good Fun” at SCERA
OREM — Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat jumps right off of the page and onto the stage at the SCERA Center for the Arts. Based on the beloved…
A CHRISTMAS STORY at SCERA is Nostalgia-Filled Good Time
OREM — A Christmas Story, the Musical at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem is a fun-filled two hours. While it is based on the 1983 movie of…
SCERA’s A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL is a big holiday gift
OREM — Reviewing theatre during the holidays is a challenging enterprise because a Christmas production can be someone’s holiday tradition, and it can be awkward and strange to critique that.…
Forecast calls for a pleasant evening at SCERA’s SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
OREM — Change is in the air as silent films give way to “talkies.” After the wild success of The Jazz Singer, Hollywood studios are scrambling to add sound to…
SCERA’s MARY POPPINS is a nice family outing
OREM — The SCERA’s current production of Mary Poppins is the type of show that the company is known for: a joyous, family-friendly musical that showcases local talent. But it…
SCERA’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC sings up mixed results
OREM — Over the years the SCERA in Orem has become one of my favorite local theaters. Whether it is inside productions like Catch Me if You Can or outdoor…
Kids can let their hair down at RAPUNZEL! RAPUNZEL!
OREM — Once upon a time, there was a critic who took his 5-year-old daughter to the SCERA. They saw Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale and had a…
SCERA’s A CHRISTMAS STORY well told
OREM — Move over, Clara. Make room, Mr. Scrooge. The new kid in town may be here to stay. And his name is Ralphie. A Christmas Story: The Musical (music…
SCERA’s SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS is for the show’s fans
OREM — The popularity of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers baffles me. The score (with music by Gene de Paul, lyrics by Johnny Mercer, and additional songs by Al Kasha…