A flawless production of THE MUSIC MAN at Hale Center Theater Orem
OREM — Professor Harold Hill is on hand to bring the band to River City, and he does so quite literally in a uniquely staged finale. As a great classic…
Only “Trouble” is in missing THE MUSIC MAN in Sandy
SANDY — Certain plays are so iconic that as a critic, I arrive asking myself, “What is left to be said about this show?” The Music Man, first premiered in…
THE MUSIC MAN in Midway is full of charm and beauty
MIDWAY — There are few things more wonderful for a musical theatre fan than going to a outdoor production of a favorite show in those long crisp summer nights. It…
A leaky show in Hale Centre Theatre’s THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
SANDY — The Unsinkable Molly Brown has never been a great musical, even though it features words and lyrics written by Meredith Willson, creator of The Music Man, one of…
A beautiful tribute to Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN
CENTERVILLE — In March of 2020, the Utah theater community, along with the rest of the world, was forced to shut down at a moment’s notice. Among some of these…
SCERA’s THE MUSIC MAN is a comfy batch of nostalgia
OREM — In uncertain times, there is something comforting about a show like The Music Man. For the past five months, Americans have had to deal with lockdowns, riots, closed…
“The Wells Fargo Wagon” brings Terrace Plaza’s THE MUSIC MAN to Ogden
OGDEN — The Music Man, written by Meredith Willson and premiering on Broadway in 1957, became a hit and has been a fan favorite for over 60 years. Now in…
“Make today worth remembering” with Heritage Theatre’s THE MUSIC MAN
PERRY — Driving up Highway 89 past lush orchards, quaint farm stands, and older homes, the keen theatre patron can find the charming Heritage Theatre tucked away and ready to…
Hale’s THE MUSIC MAN is slick as a traveling salesman
SANDY — The Hale Center Theatre’s production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, directed by James Christian, is not unlike Professor Harold Hill, himself. It is slick, polished, even a…
Expect magic at SCERA’s MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
OREM — Miracle on 34th Street is a classic Christmas film, but I was not wholly aware of the musical stage adaption by reputable song writer and lyricist Meredith Willson,…