Timpanogos Arts Foundation’s Rendition of MATILDA Shines Brightly
AMERICAN FORK — With a burst of technicolor lights, Matilda the Musical opened on June 26 at the Valentine Theater in American Fork. Presented by the Timpanogos Arts Foundation, this…
A Pleasant Night of PERSUASION at Creekside Theatre Fest
PLEASANT GROVE — I recently had the pleasure of attending Creekside Theatre Fest’s preview of Persuasion at The Liahona Theater for the Community. Jane Austen fans will be familiar with…
The Storybook Comes to Life through A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
CEDAR HILLS — There is something special about seeing a beloved childhood book transformed into a live theatrical experience. The challenge, of course, is capturing the charm and simplicity that…
Creekside Fest’s MERRY WIVES is Delightful Shakespeare Surprise
CEDAR HILLS — As someone who studied Shakespeare from a literature perspective while living in London, I always approach productions of his work with a certain degree of caution. Shakespeare…
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FROZEN Delivers Summer Magic to Melt the Heart
OREM — SCERA Shell’s production of Frozen: The Broadway Musical directed by Brodee Ripple opened June 5, and it continues a trend that has become increasingly apparent over the last…
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is Worth the Commotion at Grassroots
PROVO — A lively rendition of Much Ado About Nothing by the Grassroots Shakespeare Company premiered at the BYU Botany Pond on May 25. The show encapsulated the fun, witty,…
The Ruth’s ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Runs Deep
PLEASANT GROVE — At the end of each year, we do a series of articles discussing some of the most excellent work in the state. You’ll want to revisit this…
TUCK EVERLASTING Brings Whimsy and Heart to the Lehi Stage
LEHI — There’s something special about community theater. It’s often one of the most affordable ways to access the arts—but let’s be honest, the quality can feel like a gamble.…
Snow College’s A Period Piece Explores Feminism
EPHIRAM — Snow College’s new devised production, A Period Piece, is a collection of short stories and homages to other feminist works. The focus of A Period Piece is mostly…
The Ruth Stages a Classic WIZARD OF OZ
PLEASANT GROVE — In my opinion, The Wizard of Oz is the greatest film of all time, bar none. So it’s no surprise that it’s often performed onstage. The Ruth…