CLYBOURNE PARK sublimely discusses a half century of changes and tension
SALT LAKE CITY — It is a shame that Clybourne Park play doesn’t take place in Utah. The 3-hour flight to Chicago seems like it could be too large a…
Lots of bang, not much substance in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
WEST VALLEY CITY — It is easy to sum up my impression of the Hale Centre Theatre production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: it’s all about the car. The actors,…
AVENUE Q is racy fun at Wasatch Theatre Company
SALT LAKE CITY — Few musicals have been as anticipated as the regional premiere of Avenue Q at Wasatch Theatre Company. I must admit that I have been eager to…
Meet THE ASSASSIN’S NEW FRIEND
SPRINGVILLE — The city of Springville bills itself as “Art City.” With its locally respected art museum, annual world folkfest, and cadre of amateur theaters, the citizens of Springville rightfully…
Worshipping the GOD OF CARNAGE
SALT LAKE CITY — Parenting is a tricky business; as a single, childless individual I find it incredibly intimidating. Yasmina Reza’s Tony award-winning God of Carnage, translated by Christopher Hampton,…
Hale’s "Tale of Two Cities" is ALMOST the best of times
WEST VALLEY CITY — A Tale of Two Cities is a powerful and emotional show. The story is complicated, which I should have expected, having been based on the novel…
Plan B’s latest premiere: “She Was My Brother”
SALT LAKE CITY — The 20th anniversary season of Plan B Theatre Company will kick off tonight with Julie Jensen’s She Was My Brother, a song of sorts for the…
Terry Pratchett’s “Wyrd Sisters” comes to Utah
HOLLADAY – “Words can be more powerful, even than magic.” The power of the word, or the reality that people want us to believe was the theme at Wyrd Sisters…
“Drowsy Chaperone” Is a Loving Valentine
WEST VALLEY CITY — You wouldn’t think you’d hear “I hate theater!” at the beginning of a play—at least not from the stage. Yet before the end of the Hale…