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.…
Dolly Levi, You are a Damned Exasperating Woman
HERRIMAN — During Hello, Dolly! tonight there were moments of chills and laughter, moments of brilliance and comedy and moments that can only be experienced by attending live theater. As…
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…