USU Scholar Ups Accessibility in CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
LOGAN — When Paige Monson walks into a theater — or any public space, for that matter — she isn’t simply taking in the ambiance. She is running a quiet…
UTBA’s 2025 Excellence in Utah Part 2
Congratulations to Utah Theatre Companies in 2025! Across Utah, theatre companies of all sizes and models produced work in 2025 that challenged, delighted, and inspired audiences. From professional and semi-professional…
Holiday charm at USU with THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
LOGAN — Utah State University Theatre presented a truly delightful production starting the holiday season. They performed Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley directed by Richie…
War and Mocktails: A Memorable GREAT COMET with USU Opera Theatre
LOGAN — Tucked away in a building that improbably shares parking with a Smith’s in Logan, the Utah State University Opera Theatre has staged one of the most memorable nights…
Bloody Good Time at USU’s DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY
LOGAN — One of my favorite aspects of theatre as a storytelling medium is its innate ability to lean into abstract symbolism. While film is generally literal and “real” (even…
Detailed Designs & Performances in Lyric Rep’s HOME, I’M DARLING
LOGAN — Walking into the black box theatre on Utah State University’s campus, I did not know what to expect for Home, I’m Darling. Described as a dark comedy, I…
Sage Covered Mountains Meet Bluegrass: Lyric’s BRIGHT STAR Shines
LOGAN — Bright Star is a relatively new entry in the musical theatre canon, premiering about a decade ago with music, book, and story by Steve Martin and music and…
A New Direction for Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre
LOGAN — As a proud alumnus of Utah State University, though my major was psychology, I minored in theatre and spent a lot of time in the arts departments in…
Timely Exploration of Broadway’s Revival of Floyd Collins
NEW YORK — The musical Floyd Collins, with music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics, book, and direction by Tina Landau, originally debuted off-broadway in 1996 and is now…
UTBA April 2025 Preview
No foolin’ around here. Utah’s theater scene is set to dazzle audiences this April with an array of captivating productions. Whether you’re in the mood for a Broadway spectacle, a…