GUYS AND DOLLS is a crapshoot at Hopebox
KAYSVILLE — Guys and Dolls is a musical fable based on a story and characters written by Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo…
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS is a load of fun with a stinky moral
OREM — SCERA’s The Three Little Pigs is a fun show for kids, though lacking in parental luster. I enjoyed the set, costumes, and acting, especially the audience interaction. I…
Hale Centre Theatre’s BRIGHT STAR shines
Update: On March 12, Hale Centre Theatre cancelled performances of Bright Star through March 30, due to the coronavirus pandemic. On March 17, the company announced that all remaining performances…
Broadway at the Eccles’s production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is traditional
SALT LAKE CITY — As I looked over the season for the Broadway across America productions at the Eccles Theater, there were many shows that I was interested in. But…
Captivated by CenterPoint’s PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
CENTERVILLE — Peter and the Starcatcher is the origin story of Peter Pan and the magic of Neverland. The play unfolds the transformation of an orphan known simply as The…
Laughter is habit forming at Beverly’s Terrace Plaza’s NUNSENSE!
OGDEN — Nunsense! is a play that gets mounted repeatedly because it is a truly great musical comedy. The book, music, and lyrics were penned by Dan Goggin and opened…
SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL invites and delights
OGDEN — On Monday the 23rd, Terrace Plaza Playhouse closed their 28th annual production of Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. As Utah has a robust Christmas season, it can be difficult…
FAIRLY POTTER has even more magic this year
OGDEN — It’s year five for this Ziegfeld tradition. A Fairly Potter Christmas Carol is part Christmas Carol, part Harry Potter, part crazy parody, and 100% fun. Written by Rick…
Parker Theatre’s JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT is a kids’ intro to an old favorite
SOUTH SALT LAKE — The Utah Children’s Theatre has a new name on the marquee. The company has renamed itself as the Parker Theatre to honor the family that founded…
Hopebox’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
KAYSVILLE — It’s A Wonderful Life is a holiday tradition. Hopebox Theatre is presenting the musical adaptation directed by Alisha Hall. To be honest, I had no idea there was…