A Christmas Carol: For the Child in You
CEDAR CITY — For many people, Cedar City, Utah, is nothing more that just a stop on I-15 on the way to another larger destination, such as Las Vegas or…
Pericles is an entrancing adventure
CEDAR CITY — The Adventures of Pericles, as presented by the Utah Shakespearean Festival, directed by Kathleen F. Conlin, was a bold undertaking of a decidedly controversial piece of Shakespeare.…
“Greater Tuna” isn’t all that great
CEDAR CITY – The comedic relief provided by this fall’s Utah Shakespearean Festival production of Greater Tuna, directed by Brian Vaughn, offered an interesting yet offensive, look at the life…
Utah Shakes Explores “Anne Frank”
CEDAR CITY – Utah Shakespearean Festival’s preview of The Diary of Anne Frank, adapted by Wendy Kesselman, directed by James Edmondson, brought alive the tale of a young girl in…
“Merchant” of Venice Strikes a Balance
CEDAR CITY — I was nervous as I entered the Adams Memorial Shakespearean Theatre for the Utah Shakespearean Festival’s production of The Merchant of Venice. Like the more lighthearted The…
World Premiere is 12 Years in the Making
CEDAR CITY — Audience members who attend the world premiere of Great Expectations: A New Musical likely are unaware that the production they are seeing has taken over a decade…
Pride and Prejudice leaps from page to stage
CEDAR CITY — I’m a huge Jane Austen fan, having read all her books a few times and seen every popular film adaptation. I love her wit and humor. I…
“Macbeth” Thrills are Nonstop
CEDAR CITY — Before diving into this production, I must admit that Macbeth is my favorite Shakespeare play. It was the first one I read and it converted me to…
Shakespearean Festival Offers More Than Just Plays
If you’ve never been to the Utah Shakespearean Festival, you may not be aware of the many activities that the Festival has to offer. During our time in Cedar City,…
Actors, Director Live Up to “Great Expectations”
CEDAR CITY — The Randall L. Jones Theater was buzzing with excitement on the afternoon of July 9, 2010. A new musical was having its world premiere. History was being…