THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED explores conflict between sexuality and career
SALT LAKE CITY — The Little Dog Laughed is a contemporary comedy by Douglas Carter Beane. It follows the story of an up-and-coming Hollywood actor and leading man named Mitchell…
XANADU is a cult classic full of laughter and fun
MAGNA — I’ve lived in Utah most of my life, yet I’ve never been to the Empress Theatre before. I was a bit apprehensive at first. However, when I entered…
XANADU is ridiculous—and ridiculously fun
PAYSON — Pop quiz! Where can you see a dancing demigods, 1980’s high fashion, and lots and lots of rollerskating? Xanadu, of course, which is a musical playing through Labor…
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…
Review from the Critics Institute, KCACTF 2012
At the 44th annual regional meeting of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at Weber State University, UTBA was invited to participate in the critics’ workshop. At the workshop,…