Ziegfeld’s SPAMALOT is the perfect parody
PARK CITY — Spamalot, based on the 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with a book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez, is…
A CHORUS LINE has moments of singular sensation
PARK CITY — With songs such as “I Can Do That,” “What I Did For Love,” “Tits and Ass,” and the iconic “One,” A Chorus Line has become a staple…
An unrefined yet loverly MY FAIR LADY at the Egyptian
PARK CITY — On March 15, 1956, My Fair Lady premiered on Broadway. Now exactly 58 years later, this classic musical opened at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City. Based…
Egyptian Theatre’s EVITA falters technically, but features strong performances
PARK CITY — Evita, as presented by the Egyptian Theater, tells the story of former Argentinian first lady Eva Perón. From humble origins, to a B-film star, to her slow…
You don’t have to be a Broadway connoisseur to enjoy FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
PARK CITY — Forbidden Broadway is a musical lampoon of the cleverest kind. The show consists of a blur of familiar Broadway songs with doctored lyrics that provide punch line…
Just like its main character, musical JEKYLL AND HYDE half good, half bad
PARK CITY – Years ago I heard a couple songs from Jekyll and Hyde, The Musical at a vocal performance and I was mesmerized. The beautiful duet of “In His…
THE ODD COUPLE delivers laughs
PARK CITY — Felix, who “wears his seat belt in the drive-in movie,” is so uptight that even his hair is clenched and is a self proclaimed “neurotic nut.” Oscar…
CHICAGO dazzles in Park City
PARK CITY — I had the good fortune this past weekend to hit a show at the Egyptian Theater in Park City. It was a relief heading up the canyon…
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH: Sex, drag and rock n’ rollicking fun
PARK CITY — Sometimes the word ‘revival’ when attached to a play can be synonymous with “been done before,” just like “re-boot” can mean “we fixed it.” Neither is true…
Meet Johnny Cash at RING OF FIRE
PARK CITY — When you attend the Egyptian Theatre, you can expect a show as unique as the theater itself. Nestled on Main Street in Park City, the theater’s surroundings…