"Hillbillies" is a Heapin’ Helpin’ of Fun
MURRAY — Desert Star has been a Utah staple for years. And they have a tried and true formula that has worked for as long as they have been running.…
"The Phantom of the OBT" is Frighteningly, Fiendishly Funny
SALT LAKE CITY — My family and I recently saw a production of Phantom of the Opera at Spanish Fork High School. (That was excellent, by the way.) So we…
Desert Star could do more with “Back FROM the Future”
MURRAY — Teenage everyman Marvin McFlea had a crush on Miley Cyrus. His course of action was obvious: Steal a time machine, go back in time, and make your dad…
Bi-Polar express misses its destination
MURRAY — Desert Star Playhouse, known for its over the top fun parodies, tried to live up to its reputation with their Christmas show, Christmas Vacation: The Bi-Polar Express. While…
Desert Star gives us Hogwarts Reunion
MURRAY — I am a huge Harry Potter nerd. I have all six films, multiple copies of each of the seven books, the audio recordings, games, T-shirts, buttons, supplemental literature,…
“Twilit” has potential, but needs work
WEST JORDAN — Every once in a while I attend a show that I just can’t get into even though much of the audience loves it. Poison Ivy Mysteries latest…
Big Fat good times at Desert Star
MURRAY — Desert Star surprised me with their production of My Big Fat Utah Wedding. Not every show there is a winner and my last experience left me unimpressed. This…
Cabaret theatre at the Desert Star
MURRAY — Desert Star holds its own for a unique theatrical experience you’re not going to find many other places in Utah. Each show is a blend of parody and…