Fall In Love with SCERA’s Little Mermaid
OREM — Millennials who were raised on The Little Mermaid have roundly rejected the animated Ariel saying “I’m sixteen years old, I’m not a child!” Despite this outburst, many of…
Energetic THE LIGHTNING THIEF at WVA Stuns with Fun
WEST VALLEY CITY — A Percy Jackson musical? The Lightning Thief with book by Joe Tracz and music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki adapts Rick Riordan’s first novel of the…
MATILDA: THE MUSICAL is a miracle in Herriman
HERRIMAN — Every generation has their musical that is the gateway for young fans to become engaged in musical theatre. I know for many my age it was Annie and…
Tuacahn’s FROZEN Hits the Spot in Hot Southern Utah
IVINS — In 100 degree heat, one would hardly think of ice castles, winter clothes, or building snowmen — unless you’re the Tuacahn Center for the Arts. While initially doubtful,…
Ziegfeld’s COMPANY makes bold choices
OGDEN — When the recent Tony award winning revival of Company opened in 2019 its music and lyricist Stephen Sondheim said “you can do it in different ways from generation…
ANNIE at Eccles Shows the Power of Optimism
SALT LAKE CITY — As a kid growing up in the 90s, reading Sunday comics in the Deseret News was something I always looked forward to, and a memory I…
Hart Theater’s SPRING AWAKENING Makes Impression at New Location
SALT LAKE CITY — I think all theater nerds have a bucket list of shows they long to see but haven’t yet. For me, Spring Awakening was one of those…
Eccles’ COME FROM AWAY is Modern Theatre at Its Finest
SALT LAKE CITY — I was recently in New York City and as I looked upon the scars of hate and intolerance where the Twin Towers once stood, I found…
Hopebox Theatre’s SEVEN BRIDES is a “Wonderful, Wonderful” Show
KAYSVILLE — Seven Brides for Seven Brothers was the first musical I ever performed in, so it will always hold a special place in my heart. Attending opening night at…
Pretty Woman at the Eccles Makes Pleasure Its Business
SALT LAKE CITY — Is one week enough time to fall in love? The premise of this week’s hilarious and steamy national tour at the Eccles theatre will have an…