CYRANO, FROM NOWHERE is so bad, it’s good
PROVO — Cyrano, From Nowhere is a new play that is so bad, it’s good. Produced by Prospero Arts and Media and based (very) loosely on Edmond Rostand‘s Cyrano de…
SEÑORA TORTUGA crawls away too quickly
OREM — “The show must go on.” That is the unofficial motto of the entertainment industry, but in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the goal of carrying on with…
LITTLE SHOP blossoms with a strong cast at BYU
Please note, as of March 12, BYU has cancelled all theatrical performances. Meetings to evaluate rescheduling shows will be held on May 10. PROVO — I think the only thing…
Strong score and cast rescue TRISTRAM AND ISOLDE from confusion
SPANISH FORK — Another new work written and composed by Tony Cobb has been welcomed by the historic Angelus Theater in downtown Spanish Fork: Tristram and Isolde the Musical. Under…
Revolting children steal the show in HCTO’s MATILDA
Note: After the coronavirus put performances of this production on hiatus, Hale Center Theater has resumed performances of Matilda. OREM — Though the script was odd at several junctions, Hale…
BYU’s HAMLET works for children, leaves adults wanting
PROVO — “What a piece of work is man!” “Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio.” And of course, “To be or not to be.” These are the opening lines…
AOTC builds SAFE community with world-premiere
PROVO — With Utah’s abundant art scene, I feel privileged to see things from time to time that are especially relevant to our specific time and place. I recall Sackerson’s…
Endearing NEW OWNER will take you OFF THE MAP
PROVO — Off the Map is BYU‘s international theater festival that brings in new thought-provoking work from all over the world. I was excited to see New Owner, performed by…
Grassroots Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT shines on the SCERA stage
OREM — In front of the iconic Grassroots Shakespeare Company’s bright yellow-curtained set, the cast of Twelfth Night put on a comedic performance of the classic Elizabethan era play. The…
Laugh your spurs off at MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES in Orem
OREM — In the demanding age of “Abbey Road” and Apollo 11 landing on the moon, The Man With the Pointed Toes remembers the importance of oil fields and Texas…