Creekside’s ROMEO AND JULIET: young woe to the 21st century
CEDAR HILLS — Not two households, but two parties, both alike in dignity. So suggests Creekside Theatre Fest’s opening scene as Lord Montague ascends into the audience calling “VOTE BLUE…
Syracuse’s BIG FISH is a family affair about . . . family
SYRACUSE — Big Fish, based on the novel and movie by the same name, is the story of Edward Bloom (played by Troy Hone in his older years and Keenan…
4 tips for reviewing plays created by diverse artists
Last Saturday, June 12, 2021, UTBA held one of its regular trainings for its reviewers. At some of these trainings, we invite outside guests to share their perspectives about important…
Creekside forges a successful STEEL MAGNOLIAS
CEDAR HILLS — Steel Magnolias is a favorite play because the script is so well written that it gives companies the framework to create enjoyable productions. The production at the…
SOMETHING ROTTEN! serves up a feast of nostalgia
PERRY — Sometimes I find myself feeling nostalgic for the 90s: a simpler time when we weren’t all tied to our phones like we are now, the music was excellent,…
The brightest BRIGHT STAR
OGDEN — Bright Star, written by comedian Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, is based on a true story of a woman who reflects back, telling the story of finding herself…
Swing into summer with SCERA’s TARZAN
OREM — Although most people do not think of it as a challenging show, Tarzan is a tough show for amateur companies to mount because of its unusual plot structure,…
A hopeful ANNIE
IVINS — Based loosely on comics from the 1920s, Annie made its debut on Broadway in 1977 and, “Tomorrow,” has been in our heads ever since. Directed and choreographed by…
Spectacular BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
IVINS — If there is one thing that Tuacahn Amphitheatre does well, it is spectacle, and if there is a musical that lends itself well to spectacle, it is Disney’s…
Give a salute to Bluffdale’s THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL
BLUFFDALE — The Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board’s production of The Star-Spangled Girl is a show of firsts. Not only is it the first outdoor play of the 2021 Utah summer…