Light, happy night at COMEDY OF ERRORS
SALT LAKE CITY— Have you ever heard a story about twins who were separated early in life? And were they thrilled to be reunited as adults? It’s a popular story:…
If all the world’s a stage, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) is a hilarious player
PROVO — When I walked into the Echo Theatre, I couldn’t help but be charmed by the earnest, warm-fuzzy feel of the space. This is obviously a new venue, one…
Utah Shakespeare Festival creates worthwhile MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
CEDAR CITY — There’s a moment, late in The Merry Wives of Windsor, where Peter Simple stands on stage with his arms wrapped around a pillar just watching and enjoying…
Bloody TITUS ANDRONICUS is a rare Shakespeare treat at festival
CEDAR CITY — At the end of one moving scene in Titus Andronicus, Lavinia—the daughter of the title character—carries her father’s severed hand off stage in her teeth. This gruesome…
For Grassroots Shakespeare’s HAMLET, the play’s the thing
PROVO — Last year I was scheduled to see a Grassroots Shakespeare Company’s play and it was raining. Because their shows are performed outside, I wimped out and decided not…
All-male MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is striking and innovative
SALT LAKE CITY — This all-male cast of Shakespeare‘s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is not a show you want to miss. The Grassroots Shakespeare Company 2012 summer tour began last…
Grassroots’s TWELFTH NIGHT is well worth your time
OREM — Now that summer is here, there are a number of shows that have begun cropping up in local parks and outdoor amphitheaters. One group that has made themselves…
Outdoor OTHELLO meets expectations
PROVO — I don’t consider myself a theater snob. I strive to remain very open minded and accepting of the performances that I am able to take in; particularly if…
Let THE TAMING OF THE SHREW woo you, too
DRAPER — By far the most popular playwright in Utah—and likely many other parts of the world—is William Shakespeare. A quick perusal of the UTBA archives shows that this is…
Valley Center Playhouse presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
LINDON — Benedick and Beatrice absolutely can’t abide one another. They hardly meet, but there is a “skirmish of wit” between them. So what happens when their friends and relatives…