AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS buoyed by strong cast
MAGNA — The Empress Theatre has chosen an interesting season this year. 2014’s first production, Around the World in 80 Days, is the North American premiere of this particular adaptation.…
ROAD SHOW is for Sondheim fans, but few others
SALT LAKE CITY — For Stephen Sondheim‘s diehard fans, the Wastach Theatre Company production of Road Show is a gift. This show—Sondheim’s most recent musical—has never been produced in Utah.…
Make TOYLAND a new tradition
SOUTH SALT LAKE — I am constantly on the lookout for new holiday traditions for myself and my two daughters. Going to a show would undoubtedly be on my list,…
AMERICAN IDIOT is packed full of exuberant energy and spectacle, but lacks depth
SALT LAKE CITY — What do you get when you mix a Green Day concert and Broadway? The answer is American Idiot, the 2009 jukebox musical based on the songs…
A delightful CHRISTMAS CAROL in Orem
OREM — Hale Center Theater Orem’s annual Christmas tradition, A Christmas Carol, has been a long time favorite for many. I was happy to see that this year did not…
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS at SCERA is a touching new tradition
OREM — The Thanksgiving turkey has been gobbled up and the Christmas season has officially arrived. Ushering in the season are the seemingly countless Christmas plays and musicals presented at…
WHITE CHRISTMAS brings a classic film to life
CENTERVILLE — Irving Berlin’s popular movie White Christmas came out in 1954 and has become a staple part of many people’s holiday celebrations for generations. In 2008 the story was…
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA flickers
PROVO — “The day we meet, the way you lean against the wind, and do not know that you are beautiful, or that anyone is watching you, this is what…
Come and play on AVENUE Q
SALT LAKE CITY — It is always an interesting experience entering the Babcock Theater at the University of Utah. This space has a long history of hosting some of the…
A sincere NEXT TO NORMAL from UVU
OREM — Next to Normal is a show I’ve seen many times. It has its own place in my heart, nestled next to my favorite plays and musicals. The show…