THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a delight at Lyric Rep
LOGAN — The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and directed by Vanessa Ballam is a delightful and classic addition for the summer season of the Lyric Repertory Company.…
Detailed Designs & Performances in Lyric Rep’s HOME, I’M DARLING
LOGAN — Walking into the black box theatre on Utah State University’s campus, I did not know what to expect for Home, I’m Darling. Described as a dark comedy, I…
DRIVING MISS DAISY at Lyric Rep is worth the drive
LOGAN — The Black Box Theater on the Utah State University campus is an intimate space with room for a few dozen audience members lucky enough to squeeze in alongside…
HAY FEVER at Lyric Rep: Don’t sneeze at classic comedy
LOGAN — I have long been a fan of the Lyric Rep Theatre Company, having seen and reviewed many of their summer productions over the years. I appreciate that they…
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE dictates its own terms
CEDAR CITY — Shakespeare‘s sermon on mercy and forgiveness, The Merchant of Venice, has returned to the Utah Shakespeare Festival in a production that mixes traditional techniques with new choices.…
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE is “a very palpable hit”
CEDAR CITY — Shakespeare in Love is a love letter to William Shakespeare. Packed with references to several works of the Shakespeare canon (including Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Two Gentlemen…
MARY STUART’s surprise reign at Utah Shakespeare Festival
CEDAR CITY — I was actually quite apprehensive about Mary Stuart when I arrived in Cedar City for the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s 2012 season. Usually the Festival produces three Shakespeare…
You really ought to give "The Music Man" a try
CEDAR CITY — The Music Man is a staple of the American theatre. Debuting on Broadway 54 years ago, this beloved show has been produced thousands of times, been incarnated…
Love to hate "Richard III" at Utah Shakes
CEDAR CITY — I’ve been reading and watching Shakespeare plays for half of my life and I like to consider myself well versed in the Bard’s work. However, there has…