WSU’s ALABAMA STORY is A Powerful Stand Against Censorship
OGDEN — In 1959, the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama—and across the rest of the Deep South—was gaining momentum. Brown v. Board of Education had determined in 1954 that separate…
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…
MYSTIC PIZZA Delivers a Fresh Slice of 80s Fun at Weber State
OGDEN — Weber State Theatre in conjunction with The Pie Pizzeria cranks up the volume with Mystic Pizza, a sizzling new musical serving up love, laughter, and all your favorite…
ASL Cast Shines in JOSEPH at the Ziegfeld Theater
OGDEN — Colors burst onstage for the Ziegfeld Theater’s ASL production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat directed by Morgan Parry with ASL direction by Kimm McConnachie. Written by…
THE WIZARD OF OZ is a Heartfelt Journey at Terrace Plaza Playhouse
WASHINGTON TERRACE — The first show I have conscious memory of seeing was The Sound of Music at Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse (BTTP). My mother took me to the bathroom…
ANNIE at Ogden Musical Theatre is a Ray of Sunshine
OGDEN — Ogden Musical Theatre’s production of Annie at Peery’s Egyptian Theatre brings a heartwarming classic to the stage, showcasing a talented cast and strong design elements. Annie’s book is…
Astonished and Surprised by Ziegfeld’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
OGDEN — One of the best things about being a theatre critic is when you are completely surprised by a piece of work. Such was the case this weekend when…
Be Sure to Listen at Terrace Plaza’s School of Rock
WASHINGTON TERRACE — The musical School of Rock, based on the movie of the same name, opened on Broadway in December of 2015. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics…
Try Something New With Ziegfeld’s Tootsie
OGDEN — In 2019 I had the privilege to see Tootsie on Broadway. As an organization, we have not been able to review it since, so when I learned the…
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,…