A Funny FORUM at Weber State
OGDEN — As the first successful musical of the great Stephen Sondheim as lyricist and composer, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with a book by…
Anything can happen in CenterPoint’s MARY POPPINS
CENTERVILLE — A classic adaptation from the silver screen in 1964, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins debuted on Broadway in 2004. Not only does the stage adaptation include a…
Fun for the whole family at HCTO’s PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
OREM – We all know the story of Peter Pan: J. M. Barrie’s boy who never grew up, instead leading a band of children on an eternity of adventures with…
HAPPYSADNESS lives up to half its title
PROVO — Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in America, and it cruelly exacts its toll on millions of people every year. Chandra Lloyd’s new Happysadness is…
A “wonderful, wonderful day” at SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
WEST VALLEY CITY — Seven Brides for Seven Brothers has long been a favorite musical for me, so I was excited to have the opportunity to review the Hale Centre…
The sun is out at the Ziegfeld Theater with ANNIE
OGDEN — The Broadway musical Annie has been a favorite of little girls all across the world since its debut in 1977. There have been many remakes, movies, and countless…
Hop aboard the LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC
PROVO — “You never know what will happen on a train.” This one line, from Arlene Hutton’s script, perfectly summarizes Last Train to Nibroc, an enjoyable production currently playing at…
WOMEN IN JEOPARDY! is a pleasant comedy, but only half a play
SALT LAKE CITY — A trio of women are having their regular girl’s night interrupted by the introduction of one member’s new “lover.” Jackson is his name, and, even though…
The fantastic FANTASTICKS at the Empress
MAGNA — The longest-running show in America, The Fantasticks is an exciting and intriguing story with a small cast. But it’s so energetic that it feels like a huge production.…
BYU Young Company’s MACBETH is “but a walking shadow”
PROVO — I have to admit when I heard that Brigham Young University’s Young Company was producing William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth to present to young audiences, I thought, “Really? Macbeth…?…