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…
CenterPoint’s CINDERELLA overflows with “loveliness of evening”
CENTERVILLE — Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella was actually first written for television in 1957 and then later was adapted for the stage. CenterPoint Legacy Theatre is currently doing the latest…
“The Sun is Gonna Shine” with BRIGHT STAR at the Heritage Theatre
PERRY — To say Heritage Theatre’s production of Bright Star was heart-wrenching would be a huge understatement. This show forms a beautiful bouquet of Kentucky bluegrass into a shining heart…
Some spectacular scoundrels at SGMT’s DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
ST. GEORGE — Judging by the comedic aptitude displayed at St. George Musical Theater’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the title of the show could easily be changed to Remarkably Talented Leads,…
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE bubbles with life and history at BYU
PROVO — Director Stephanie Breinholt’s voice caught with emotion as she spoke to the audience before opening the final show on BYU’s Pardoe Theatre stage: Kate Hamill’s award winning adaptation…
THE 39 STEPS brings comedy and intrigue to BYU
PROVO — One of the best parts of watching local theater is getting caught up in the energy and passion of the performers. This is especially true with student productions…
Terrace’s SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS is a “wonderful day”
WASHINGTON TERRACE — Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a classic that is dear to my heart, as it was one of the first musicals I was introduced to as…
Say “Gok” to THE FOREIGNER at West Valley Arts
WEST VALLEY CITY — The Foreigner is such a well-crafted comedy that it is nearly impossible to put on a bad production of the play. West Valley Arts has a…