Empress’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC is “a drop of golden sun”
MAGNA — The cast of The Sound of Music at the small, charming Empress Theatre is packed with big talent. Although many theatres have this classic show scheduled for this…
Harry Truman lives again in GIVE ‘EM HELL, HARRY!
WEST VALLEY CITY — Playing through April 2nd in West Valley, the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s production of Samuel Gallu’s Give ‘em Hell, Harry! is both exactly what I expected, and…
God bless America at UVU’s GODSPELL
OREM — When I went to Godspell at Utah Valley University, there were some things I was anticipating. A musical with good songs? Yeah. Some solid vocal talent? Sure. Jesus,…
New play MAN AND MOON is a gentle journey at Good Company Theatre
OGDEN — Ogden’s own avant-garde theatre group, Good Company, is known for producing underappreciated, thought-provoking theatre pieces, and their latest offering is no exception. Man and Moon, written by Siena…
Strong finish fails to compensate for slow start to NOISES OFF
SALT LAKE CITY — It is often said that comedy is the hardest art form. It is also said the Noises Off is the funniest farce ever written. Assuming both…
University of Utah’s ILLYRIA is lyrical, lighthearted, and lovely
SALT LAKE CITY — Illyria, a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night developed by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel is receiving a wonderful production at the University of Utah. Directed…
How to take good publicity photos for theatre
As the old cliché goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. That is definitely true for the theatre world. A typical UTBA review is approximately 1,000 words long, but…
Hopebox’s DROWSY CHAPERONE is a “Show Off” with laughter
KAYSVILLE — One of my pastimes is to watch reality shows that feature people with a fervid passion for something that they have dedicated their life to. Shows like Lego…
Let SWORD AND THE STONE cast a spell on your kids
SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY — Playing at the Parker Theatre now, Sword and the Stone gives its audience everything that it promises: action, adventure, and a fun way for children…
National tour of THE BAND’S VISIT is a show to cherish
SALT LAKE CITY — A star of a musical, The Band’s Visit, shines at the Eccles Theatre in its national tour. Based on the 2007 screenplay by Eran Kolirin and…