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The image showcases a theatrical scene from HCT’s production of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." The focal point is a large, elevated platform in the center of the stage, illuminated by vibrant lighting. A performer in a flowing red dress spins gracefully on the platform, creating a dynamic sense of motion. Above, a striking, large canopy of colorful, patchwork fabric hangs, adding a dramatic visual element to the stage. Around the platform, several other actors are engaged in animated expressions and gestures, clad in period costumes rich with color and detail. The surrounding stage area is enveloped in deep blue and purple lighting, highlighting the elaborate gothic architectural elements in the background with their stained-glass window designs. Spotlights and soft beams of light accentuate the theatrical atmosphere.

HCT’s HUNCHBACK Ringing with Heart and Visual Display

March 18, 2026 Brook Taylor 0

SANDY — It was a night of spectacle and awe on the Young Living Centre Stage at Hale Center Theatre‘s production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame Wednesday evening. Overall,…

Reviews Salt Lake County

HCT Embraces Chaos in PETER PAN GOES WRONG

January 26, 2026 Danica Francom 0

SANDY — Something will always go wrong in live theater, that’s half the fun. Forgotten lines, missed cues, broken sets, and technical disasters are not flaws of the art form,…

A promotional image for The Wizard of Oz at Tuacahn Amphitheatre. On the left, a young woman dressed as Dorothy smiles and holds a small tan dog, Toto, against a cloudy blue sky background. She wears a blue-and-white gingham dress with puffed sleeves and blue ribbons in her braided hair. On the right side, the show's title "The Wizard of Oz" appears in colorful text over a green silhouette of the Emerald City and a rainbow. Below the title, the run dates "May – Oct" are displayed. Sponsor logos for Zions Bank, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and the Terry & Lynne Buckner Family Foundation are also visible.

Reviews Washington County

Tuacahn’s OZ has Wizards, Whirlwinds, and a Whiff of Wow

May 31, 2025 Scott Savage 0

ST GEORGE — Utah is experiencing what feels like its first true spring in ages. Wet, cool weather, with plants blossoming, and no late-season snow to speak of. As the…

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Reviews Utah County

HCT’s HUNCHBACK Ringing with Heart and Visual Display

HCT Embraces Chaos in PETER PAN GOES WRONG

Tuacahn’s OZ has Wizards, Whirlwinds, and a Whiff of Wow

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