Fred Adams’s legacy on Utah arts, culture, and politics
CEDAR CITY — On the evening of March 5, the Utah Shakespeare Festival hosted its second annual Make a Scene fundraising event at Harmon Hall in West Valley City. This…
Strong score and cast rescue TRISTRAM AND ISOLDE from confusion
SPANISH FORK — Another new work written and composed by Tony Cobb has been welcomed by the historic Angelus Theater in downtown Spanish Fork: Tristram and Isolde the Musical. Under…
Four Seasons Theatre’s TUCK EVERLASTING is a magical night
Note: Because of the precautions due to the coronavirus, the last four performances of Tuck Everlasting are now scheduled for April 23-27 and 27. SMITHFIELD — Tuck Everlasting is a…
Theatre Thursday: Tristram & Isolde
SPANISH FORK — Once upon a time, there was a king who tried to create peace among all the land. To merge the loyalties of neighboring kingdoms, he decides to…
Pygmalion’s FLYING is not the nostalgia we need
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s not difficult to argue that the social upheaval caused by WWII set the U.S. down the path that it continues on today. Sheila Cowley’s play…
WSU brings good British humor in THE 39 STEPS
OGDEN — The 39 Steps, a play by Patrick Barlow, is a parody of an Alfred Hitchcock movie that takes four actors and two “stage hands” and that utilizes them…
ASL production of NEWSIES is unforgettable and riveting
Note: The final two performances of Newsies were cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The final performance was March 9. However, between March 20 and 29, the production is available…
A celebration of life and talent in YOU BET YOUR BLACK ASS, BROADWAY
OGDEN — Last year I had the privilege of attending the inaugural You Bet Your Black Ass, Broadway with my daughter as a part of the Good Company Theatre’s celebration…
“I’d do anything” for a lovely OLIVER! like Terrace Plaza’s
Note: The March 13 through March 30 performances of Oliver! have been cancelled due to the coronavirus. OGDEN — Charles Dickens’s classic novel Oliver Twist, adapted into the musical Oliver!…
Brace yourself for a powerful evening at READY, STEADY, YETI, GO!
SALT LAKE CITY — Ready, Steady, Yeti, Go! Man, what a title! In preparation to see this production (directed by Tristan B. Johnson) at Wasatch Theatre Company I discovered that…