AN INSPECTOR CALLS at PTC with a modern message
SALT LAKE CITY — Edwardian England is often painted as a romantic time of peace and rapid progress; a cozy lull between rigid Victorianism and the horror of the first…
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS cast sneaks in great performances
OGDEN — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a musical that is based on a 1988 film of the same name. The story follows two con artists who try to get women…
Intense reality in STREETLIGHT WOODPECKER
SALT LAKE CITY — As the streetlight glows above the fence, a chorus of crickets announces the coming of each night on Sam’s driveway. Adding to their rhythmic strains is…
A noble effort to save THE PIRATE QUEEN
WEST VALLEY CITY — A woman ahead of her time, Grace O’Malley is her own woman. Whereas other women in 16th century Ireland are expected to keep house and care…
THRILL ME fails to live up to its title
OGDEN — Good Company Theatre offers a bold and daring season, with shows such as The Vagina Monologues, Appropriate, and The Nether. Thrill Me, music and lyrics by Stephen Dolginoff,…
Embark on PETER PAN’S GREAT ADVENTURE at SCERA
OREM — Often people are hesitant to go see a show that they aren’t familiar with. Or maybe that’s just me. I wasn’t sure how I felt about seeing an…
Something to celebrate at THE WEDDING SINGER
CEDAR CITY – Based on the classic 1990’s film by the same name, the musical version of The Wedding Singer tells the story of Robbie, lead singer in a wedding…
BYU Young Company makes Shakespeare fun for all ages with TWELFTH NIGHT
PROVO — I’m not always a Shakespeare fan, but as I watched BYU Young Company perform Twelfth Night, directed by Megan Sanborn Jones, I had a blast. Jones has shortened…
BYU’s OFF THE MAP continues to be a must-see event
PROVO — Now in its third year, BYU’s international theatre festival Off the Map continues to present the most innovative and fascinating theatre that Utahns will see. Featuring companies from…
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC needs some tuning
SALT LAKE CITY — I’ve seen several Utah Repertory Theatre Company shows. This theatre company has the incredible knack to find local and well-rounded talent to present its audience with…