Ziegfeld’s ELF Reminds Us There’s Room for All on the Nice List
OGDEN — I adore Christmas movies and have watched Elf every year since it came out in 2003 and could probably quote the whole movie. Elf the Musical is becoming…
Ziegfeld’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is Wild and Unforgettable
OGDEN — This was my first time seeing The Rocky Horror Show on stage, though I watched the movie extensively as a high school theatre kid. I’ve wanted to attend…
Hopebox Captures the Heart and Humor of THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
LAYTON — Few stories blend wit, romance, and revolution as seamlessly as The Scarlet Pimpernel. Based on the classic novel by Baroness Orczy, the musical, with book and lyrics by…
SOME LIKE IT HOT Sizzles at the Eccles Theatre
SALT LAKE CITY — The Eccles Theatre lit up with golden-age glamour this week as the national tour of Some Like It Hot strutted into town. With its hot jazz…
Cache Theatre Company Delivers Us a Stirring PRINCE OF EGYPT
LOGAN — I’ve always enjoyed DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt because it powerfully retells an ancient story in a way that resonates with both adults and children. It’s the story…
Hopebox Theatre with Kaysville City Illuminates MATILDA’S Magic
KAYSVILLE — One of my favorite books as a young girl was Roald Dahl’s Matilda. As a bookworm myself, it was fun to cast myself as the precocious protagonist who…
Investigate SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE at Lyric Rep
LOGAN — Lyric Repertory Company’s production of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz is a visually imaginative take on the world’s most famous detective. With a smart script…
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…
Stop the Presses! Small Town NEWSIES Delivers Big Talent
PERRY — Heritage Theatre consistently delights me with their ability bringing together impressive local talent, and their current production of the beloved musical Newsies has done it again. Based on…
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE is Murderously Good Fun at Terrace Plaza
WASHINGTON TERRACE — Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a triumph: witty and sharp, this show offers a night of clever comedy,…