New space means new magic at Hale Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL
SANDY — Hale Centre Theatre has a reputation for bringing a certain air of magic to the Utah theater community that has made it one of the (if not the…
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is a sweet and silly surprise
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Utah Children’s Theatre is something of an institution in the Salt Lake Valley, churning out lively theater capable of drawing the attention of young children while…
Expect magic at SCERA’s MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
OREM — Miracle on 34th Street is a classic Christmas film, but I was not wholly aware of the musical stage adaption by reputable song writer and lyricist Meredith Willson,…
SLAC’s 3 LITTLE PIGS is true, depending on your point of view
SALT LAKE CITY — If you have been or had a kid since 1989, you’re probably familiar with Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s children’s book The True Story of the…
“Watch What Happens” at Pioneer’s amazing NEWSIES
SALT LAKE CITY — For years fans have fallen in love with different versions of Newsies. But whether their favorite iteration of the story is the film, the Broadway production…
“Love is always better” at Utah Rep’s BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
SALT LAKE CITY — The Bridges of Madison County is a new musical about love in its Utah debut. In this adaptation of the famous book (and film), Francesca Johnson…
Sackerson’s THE LITTLE PRINCE is pure magic
SALT LAKE CITY — Upon entering the theatre to attend The Little Prince, I was met with warm, Edison-style light bulbs hanging from the ceiling and instrumental French music playing…
Christmas begins with SCROOGE
OGDEN — There are countless retellings of Charles Dickens‘s famous novel A Christmas Carol. Whether through movies or theatrical experiences, most Americans are well acquainted with the account of a…
A moving and worthwhile CHRISTMAS CAROL at CenterPoint
CENTERVILLE — CenterPoint Legacy’s production of A Christmas Carol is a joyful introduction to the most wonderful time of the year. The version of the timeless tale that CenterPoint chose…
A transcendent INTO THE WOODS at BYU
PROVO — I’m not going to bury the lede. I loved this show. I confess I love Sondheim—to an evangelical degree, even. So you might think I would be predisposed…