Be a Little Bit Naughty at Lehi Art’s MATILDA
LEHI — Growing up, the books of Roald Dahl and the imagination behind them were very important in my household. Making a drive to Lehi to see Matilda the Musical…
Stop the presses! Lehi Arts Council’s NEWSIES is a hit
LEHI — It is summertime in Utah, and that means that local arts councils across the state are mounting their big community musical. This year, the Lehi Arts Council has…
Crack a smile at NUNCRACKERS with the Pleasant Grove Players
PLEASANT GROVE — Most audiences are used to entering a theater, kicking back in their seats, and getting lost in a story. In fact, as a reviewer, I usually judge…
Lehi City’s GUYS AND DOLLS is worth taking a gamble on
LEHI — There are some musicals that have stood the test of time, having entertained audiences and critics alike for decades. Guys and Dolls is one of those shows. Originally…
An “Honestly Sincere” BYE BYE BIRDIE at the SCERA
OREM — An underappreciated gem from the golden age of Broadway musicals, Bye Bye Birdie is closing out the SCERA’s summer outdoor theatre season. While not a perfect production, the…
Things are looking up for CRAZY FOR YOU
OREM — I always look forward to attending productions at the outdoor SCERA Shell Theatre, and I was excited to have the opportunity to review Crazy for You directed by…
Neither shaken nor stirred by ALL SHOOK UP
OREM — The success of jukebox musicals—a musical that is constructed around the songs of one particular beloved artist or group—hinges on one potential accomplishment: the ability of the much-loved…