THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST makes a big impression in a small space
SPRINGVILLE — The Little Brown Theatre in Springville is a new theatre that is exactly what it sounds like: a delightfully tiny space that was created out of a bookstore…
A dreary, trudging portrayal of LITTLE EYOLF
PROVO — Henrik Ibsen confronted us with a very raw and central question when he penned Little Eyolf: how does one strike a balance between being a parent and being…
CINDERELLA showcases young talent
RIVERTON — We here at UTBA have been having quite a few discussions on the role of community theatre. The discussions have been quite intriguing and were still fresh in…
DROWSY CHAPERONE is a wonderful escape
CENTERVILLE — Have you ever gone to Disneyland with someone who loves all things Disney? The excitement and the anticipation they build lasts for weeks before your trip commences. They…
WSU transplants TARTUFFE to the New World
OGDEN — Tartuffe is a classic comedic play written by Molière in the year 1664. A play that is still being staged 348 years after its creation deserves a great…
ROCK OF AGES rocked!
SALT LAKE CITY — If you survived stonewashed jeans, crimped hair, turquoise sequined leotards, studded leather, denim, leg warmers, shoulder pads, sweatbands and glam rock, then Rock of Ages will…
Can Utahns watch plays from the comfort of their homes?
An announcement from Pickleville Playhouse this month caught my eye. The northern Utah theater announced that for the month of March you can watch an entire performance of Who Shot…
There’s no show like ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
RIVERTON — There has been a lot of interest in fellow UTBA writer Callie Oppedisano’s post about community theatre‘s place in the arts. Callie wrote a lot of great things…
Community Theatre: theatre the theatre community disdains?
Last week, Howard Sherman, producer and recent director of American Theatre Wing, posted a defense of community theatre on his blog titled “Theatre the Theatre Community Disdains.” I agree with…
XANADU is the triple crown of musical theater: corn, cheese, and camp
OREM — As most of UTBA’s readers are probably aware, many Broadway musicals today are based on successful Hollywood films. In a way, this makes a lot of sense. Broadway…