Cottonwood Heights dreams big with “Joseph”
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — The Cottonwood Heights Arts Council, which is only about two years old, has chosen Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics…
Considerable Joy at Sundance’s “Big River”
OREM — At the conclusion of Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck explains to the audience, “It was like the fortune predicted long ago: considerable trouble and considerable…
“Cinderella” a Fun Family Evening
As I walked into the Murray Park Amphitheater I could see why the prince had to resort to a shoe in order to find his true love. The theatre was…
The Music Man: (Nearly 76) Trombones Lead the Big Parade
AMERICAN FORK — The Music Man is an enduring American musical classic and has been a staple of both big and small theater companies since it first swept through Broadway…
“Annie” has heart.
MAGNA — The drive through historic downtown Magna takes one back to time of simplicity. Apple pie on the windowsill, corner markets; where everyone knows their neighbors. The Empress Theatre…
World Premiere is 12 Years in the Making
CEDAR CITY — Audience members who attend the world premiere of Great Expectations: A New Musical likely are unaware that the production they are seeing has taken over a decade…
“Erin’s Promise” still has room to grow
PROVO — I’ve never been to a roadshow before, but I think I stumbled upon one tonight. Erin’s Promise was a sincere effort of a musical, but felt more like…
“110 in the Shade” – Does Local Cast Live Up?
OREM — “Lizzy will last me my whole life through!” And this production of 110 In The Shade will last many their whole lives through. A beautiful story was told…
Actors, Director Live Up to “Great Expectations”
CEDAR CITY — The Randall L. Jones Theater was buzzing with excitement on the afternoon of July 9, 2010. A new musical was having its world premiere. History was being…
The Candy Man Can at the SCERA’s “Wonka”
OREM — As I situated my blankets on the grass of the SCERA shell Thursday night, I really regretted not inviting my 4-year old cousin to Willly Wonka with me.…