110 in the Shade: Everything Beautiful at HCTO
OREM — When it was first announced that Will Swenson would bring Audra McDonald to the Hale Center Theater Orem, we knew that Will’s brother, HCTO Managing Director Cody Swenson, would…
Take a “Trip” with Hair
PARK CITY — As I approached the Egyptian Theatre in Park City on Friday, I could tell that I was in for a treat. The box office had been decked…
“The Wedding Singer”: Totally Radical
WEST VALLEY CITY– I confess—it has been a week since I attended The Wedding Singer at Hale Center Theatre in West Valley. Regardless of every best intention, this review has…
Come with me and you’ll see a world of pure “Willy Wonka”
DRAPER — If I had to describe Draper Historic Theatre’s performance of the musical Willy Wonka with one word, “fun” is what comes to mind. It was easy to see…
Spotlight on Jane Eyre in SLC
SALT LAKE CITY — I’m a romantic. I try to save face and be cynical, but I’m a sucker for a good love story. Charlotte Brontë’s gothic romance Jane Eyre…
Annie Get Your Semi-professional Gun
CENTERVILLE — Seeing a musical written about a historical character like Annie Oakley is a pleasure in itself. Along with Carrie Nation, she’s one of my favorite women in American…
Orphans running rampant in the park
MURRAY — Murray City Arts’s rendition of the little red head that could is an entertaining show for the family. With performances from a large cast ranging from the adorable…
‘Cats’ out of the bag at Tuacahn
IVINS — Attending the Tuacahn Amphitheater is an event. From driving deep into the red rock canyon the theater is nestled in, to walking (in my case rushing) up the…
Going Ape for Tarzan at Tuacahn!
IVINS — I have been looking forward to seeing Tarzan for so long! In part, because Phil Collins has been my all-time favorite, award-winning, singer / song-writer / drummer .…
The King of Siam in Taylorsville
TAYLORSVILLE — The King and I is a classic that is sure to brighten anyone’s day. My partner in crime tonight had never seen The King and I (gasp). Yes,…