“The Wedding Singer”: Totally Radical
WEST VALLEY CITY– I confess—it has been a week since I attended The Wedding Singer at Hale Center Theatre in West Valley. Regardless of every best intention, this review has…
Come with me and you’ll see a world of pure “Willy Wonka”
DRAPER — If I had to describe Draper Historic Theatre’s performance of the musical Willy Wonka with one word, “fun” is what comes to mind. It was easy to see…
An Education in Vincent Van Gogh
HOLLADAY — The one man show Vincent, written by Leonard Nimoy (yes, THAT Leonard Nimoy), was adapted from the original play Van Gogh by Philip Stephens. Vincent quickly eclipsed it,…
Spotlight on Jane Eyre in SLC
SALT LAKE CITY — I’m a romantic. I try to save face and be cynical, but I’m a sucker for a good love story. Charlotte Brontë’s gothic romance Jane Eyre…
Robin Hood missed its mark, but might deserve another shot
SALT LAKE CITY — Off Broadway Theatre’s Eric Jensen created Robin Hood: Boyz in the Hood 19 years ago and it has proven to be a favorite at the OBT,…
Riot Act isn’t a riot, but may be one day.
SALT LAKE CITY — Sugar Space is a relatively new theatre in the community. It’s only been around for two years and is already host to a number of exciting…
Orphans running rampant in the park
MURRAY — Murray City Arts’s rendition of the little red head that could is an entertaining show for the family. With performances from a large cast ranging from the adorable…
The King of Siam in Taylorsville
TAYLORSVILLE — The King and I is a classic that is sure to brighten anyone’s day. My partner in crime tonight had never seen The King and I (gasp). Yes,…
I Am Jane: The Story of a Black Mormon Pioneer
SALT LAKE CITY — I Am Jane is the poignant tale of Jane Elizabeth Manning James, a free Black Mormon pioneer. I was vaguely familiar with Jane Manning as a…
Strong Performances Lift Club Mystique
SANDY — Poison Ivy Mysteries brings theater into a whole new realm of interactivity. As soon as we walked in the doorway of Club Mystique—a 1940's-era joint on the wrong…