No Crumbs Left Behind: IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE at the SCERA
OREM — If you Give a Mouse a Cookie at the SCERA Center for the Arts is truly one for the books. It is probably my favorite piece of theater…
SCERA Hosts UTAJ Staff for Semi-Annual Training
OREM — At least once a year, and more often when great opportunities arise, Utah Theatre Arts Journal (UTAJ) takes the opportunity to be hosted by Utah Theatre companies for…
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Makes Theatre Magic at SCERA
OREM — The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre delivered a spectacular opening night showing of Matilda The Musical on July 3rd. Based on the classic Roald Dahl novel, with book by…
![The image features a character [Elsa] dressed in a vibrant costume inspired by a winter theme. The character stands in front of a large, dark blue door framed by frost-covered, ornate, beige architecture with swirling patterns and decorative elements. The person is wearing a bright turquoise dress with purple accents and a detailed bodice. A rich purple cape flows dramatically as they gesture with gloved hands, from which sparkles of frost or snow seem to emanate. Around the entrance, there are icy branches enhancing the wintry atmosphere.](https://utartsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RAC03739.jpg)
FROZEN Delivers Summer Magic to Melt the Heart
OREM — SCERA Shell’s production of Frozen: The Broadway Musical directed by Brodee Ripple opened June 5, and it continues a trend that has become increasingly apparent over the last…
GREAT COMET at UVU is too Cosmically Energetic to Pass Up
OREM — Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 is a musical that hits the ground running. The opening number is fast, the relationships are complex, and the characters…
Hop on Over to SCERA’s PETER RABBIT
OREM — It has been a couple of years since I’ve been able to attend a Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production at the SCERA Center for the Arts, as…
Rock out at Scera’s BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!
OREM — The Best Christmas Pageant Ever certainly gives itself a lot to live up to, but the SCERA Center for the Arts performance of this delightful musical about unexpected…
Scera Shell says HELLO, DOLLY! with Energy and Joy
OREM — As the grand finale of Scera Shell’s summer season, Hello, Dolly! transports the audience back to the turn of the century. With a timeless book by Michael Stewart,…
Sweet Summertime ANNIE at SCERA
OREM — Summertime is in full swing at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre with the Broadway staple Annie. With book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by…
A CHRISTMAS STORY at SCERA is Nostalgia-Filled Good Time
OREM — A Christmas Story, the Musical at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem is a fun-filled two hours. While it is based on the 1983 movie of…