MARY STUART is a victory of royal proportions at Pioneer
SALT LAKE CITY — “The voice of majority is no proof of justice,” says Friedrich Schiller in his play Mary Stuart, published in 1800. This sentiment rings true in the…
Laugh your spurs off at MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES in Orem
OREM — In the demanding age of “Abbey Road” and Apollo 11 landing on the moon, The Man With the Pointed Toes remembers the importance of oil fields and Texas…
Laughter is habit forming at Beverly’s Terrace Plaza’s NUNSENSE!
OGDEN — Nunsense! is a play that gets mounted repeatedly because it is a truly great musical comedy. The book, music, and lyrics were penned by Dan Goggin and opened…
MAURITIUS is flawed, but valuable
SALT LAKE CITY — Philately is a dirty-sounding word for what might be considered the very dull hobby of stamp collecting, but when two thumbnail-sized pieces of paper are worth…
UTBA reviewers sound off: EXCELLENCE IN 2019
2019 was a great year for UTBA! This year we published 231 reviews, which is our highest total in several years. With so many shows to look back on, it…
SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL invites and delights
OGDEN — On Monday the 23rd, Terrace Plaza Playhouse closed their 28th annual production of Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. As Utah has a robust Christmas season, it can be difficult…
FAIRLY POTTER has even more magic this year
OGDEN — It’s year five for this Ziegfeld tradition. A Fairly Potter Christmas Carol is part Christmas Carol, part Harry Potter, part crazy parody, and 100% fun. Written by Rick…
Parker Theatre’s JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT is a kids’ intro to an old favorite
SOUTH SALT LAKE — The Utah Children’s Theatre has a new name on the marquee. The company has renamed itself as the Parker Theatre to honor the family that founded…
Cozy up to BANK HOLIDAY
PROVO — The Hive Collaborative continues its streak of producing excellent new plays. Their latest offering, Bank Holiday, is a cozy show that explores the Christmas season without falling into…
Relax with THE SANTALAND DIARIES at AOTC
PROVO — With all the joy the holidays bring, it is no surprise that they can also bring along additional stress. The Christmas season can be a hectic time for…