HELL’S KITCHEN at the Eccles: A Cast That Sets the Stage on Fire
SALT LAKE CITY — I must have been living under a rock because, until a few weeks ago, I assumed Hell’s Kitchen was a musical about a singing Gordon Ramsay…
Raise a Glass to Meanwhile Park’s A FRENCH TOAST
SALT LAKE CITY — Meanwhile Park’s summer playwright prize winner, A French Toast by Matthew Ivan Bennett, is a splendid production in a lovely space. Meanwhile Park is the conception…
Lil Poppet’s TRUE WEST Showcases American Dreams and Discord
SALT LAKE CITY — I had the pleasure of seeing True West by Sam Shepard, a story of the modern wild west, by Lil Poppet Productions at the Alliance Theatre…
Great Scott! BACK TO THE FUTURE is the Funnest Show in Town
SALT LAKE CITY — If Broadway had a category for pure fun, Back to the Future: The Musical would be a serious contender for the top prize. Packed with nostalgia,…
THE SEAGULL Takes Flight With New World Shakespeare
SALT LAKE CITY — New World Shakespeare is one of many grassroots theatre companies this area is privileged to claim, few of which are tackling classic theatre. The Seagull, written…
Kingsbury Hall to get $3M Renovation
SALT LAKE CITY — As Kingsbury Hall approaches its 100th anniversary in 2030, UtahPresents and the University of Utah have announced a $3 million state-funded interior renovation intended to preserve…
Parker’s NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS Is a Hilarious Salute to Service
SOUTH SALT LAKE — It’s time to stand at attention and render a salute towards the Parker Theater. Their opening performance on May 23 of No Time for Sergeants by…
THE PRODUCERS at the Grand Ends on a Heil Note
SALT LAKE CITY — The Grand is fearlessly tackling The Producers, with music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks, book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and original direction and choreography…
Parker Theatre’s BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is Cozy Chaos
SALT LAKE CITY — Parker Theatre’s newest endeavor The Director’s Studio is an opportunity to enjoy a smaller production directed by both new and veteran directors not typically performed. The…
Deeply Ponder Pygmalion’s (plan c)
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s always exciting to review a world premiere. (plan c), by Andrea D. Peterson, is billed as a look at the challenges of Ginnifer, played by…