SWALLOW THE SUN is a significant step down from C.S. Lewis
PROVO — Swallow the Sun opens with C.S. Lewis and Paddy Moore on army cots discussing their mutual love of literature and Ireland. The audience meets a young C.S. Lewis,…
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. a great experience for young performers in Magna
MAGNA — Although it’s a play that I’ve enjoyed for years, the Empress Theatre showed me on Monday night why Beauty and the Beast isn’t merely a good musical. As…
A youthful classic in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE in Orem
OREM — There are standards of the Utah stage, titles that though oft repeated can still pack the punch and delight despite the fact that they play so frequently. Joseph…
Girl power is alive and feisty at 9 TO 5
WEST VALLEY — There’s a great show playing at the Hale Centre Theatre this fall. The classic movie Nine to Five got a revamp in 2009 as a flashy Broadway…
Davis Arts Council’s ROMEO AND JULIET sparkles in the park
LAYTON — Nestled in the trees, tucked away in a corner of the Layton Commons Park, is the Ed Kenley Amphitheater, a beautiful performance space that plays host to a…
The Veteran Newbie: The 2012-2013 season begins!
September is just around the corner, which means just one thing: Back to school sales. I mean, who isn’t happy when paper, pens, and all those great essentials can be…
ECHO 10: Our rundown of (almost) a dozen 10-minute plays
PROVO — The lights are out, the costumes gone, and the actors have all headed home. Last weekend was a treat sure to be on the minds of patrons and…
LITTLE WOMEN musical is a heartwarming tale
MURRAY – Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is one of those classic, delightful books from my childhood. I loved the story of the March girls: Meg, Jo, Beth and…
TURQUOISE WIND seems familiar, but has potential
READINGS / WORKS IN DEVELOPMENT: We love to see new work developed by Utah theatre artists. On occasion, we are invited to performances of pieces (sometimes still in development) that…
THE ODD COUPLE delivers laughs
PARK CITY — Felix, who “wears his seat belt in the drive-in movie,” is so uptight that even his hair is clenched and is a self proclaimed “neurotic nut.” Oscar…