Grassroots’s TWELFTH NIGHT is well worth your time
OREM — Now that summer is here, there are a number of shows that have begun cropping up in local parks and outdoor amphitheaters. One group that has made themselves…
Outdoor OTHELLO meets expectations
PROVO — I don’t consider myself a theater snob. I strive to remain very open minded and accepting of the performances that I am able to take in; particularly if…
Let THE TAMING OF THE SHREW woo you, too
DRAPER — By far the most popular playwright in Utah—and likely many other parts of the world—is William Shakespeare. A quick perusal of the UTBA archives shows that this is…
Valley Center Playhouse presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
LINDON — Benedick and Beatrice absolutely can’t abide one another. They hardly meet, but there is a “skirmish of wit” between them. So what happens when their friends and relatives…
COMEDY OF ERRORS knows where it’s at
PROVO — Here’s the first thing I’ll say about the show: it had style. Not only that, but it was dripping with style. The Comedy of Errors is William Shakespeare‘s…
LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST is a wonderful labor of love
PROVO — Most of Shakespeare‘s comedies follow a formula: couples fall in love, love notes go astray, identities are mistaken, but in the end, they are all married and happy.…
MERCHANT OF VENICE offers lessons of value
PROVO — The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most complex plays. It deals with issues of race, the legal system, love, duty, mercy, and justice. So to go…
MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR is a combination of all things good
SALT LAKE CITY — I am predisposed to like Shakespearean comedies, live acoustic music, and imposing architecture. Last night, the Grassroots Shakespeare Company pulled off a trifecta with their production…
The tragedy of LADY MACBETH
SALT LAKE CITY — Longtime readers of this site will know that I love the works of William Shakespeare. So, I was thrilled to review Lady Macbeth, which Plan-B Theatre…
TEMPEST provides for a magical evening
SALT LAKE CITY — William Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s foremost playwright. For over 400 years his works have captivated audiences…