“Bram Stoker’s Dracula” at Pioneer Lacks Bite
SALT LAKE CITY — There are certain expectations that come with holidays: moods and music and styles of dress. Halloween is no exception, as our culture delights in getting scared…
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…
SLAC Gives A New Interpretation of “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches”
SALT LAKE CITY — Going to a show at the Salt Lake Acting Company, for me, is always a delight so my hopes for their production of Angels in America:…
An Oom Pah Pah “Oliver!”
SALT LAKE CITY – From overture to final-curtain bows, the Grand Theatre’s superb production of Oliver! is a theatrical pleasure. The opening-night audience was fully engaged in the richly drawn…
I gotta cut loose, Footloose!
DRAPER – I had a smile on my face nearly the entire show tonight (with the exception of the scenes I shouldn’t be happy). Draper Historic Theater’s (DHT) production of…
“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…
Improv Battle: Good Talent in Search of Better Show
SALT LAKE CITY — The idea of Utah Battle of the Improvs is ingenious. Gathering together nine improv teams from across Utah to come and compete for a hilariously tacky…
A Classic Revisited: ‘Hamlet’ at Pioneer Theatre Company
SALT LAKE CITY — There’s something intimidating about Hamlet. Whether seeing it or reading it—and I’m certain performing it—it’s a daunting task to approach the play that many argue is…
“Damn Yankees” swings…and it’s a foul ball.
MAGNA — Back to The Empress, a now-familiar place for me. Having reviewed two other shows here, I am now a fan and an adamant supporter. However, seeing the theatre…