A delightful CHRISTMAS CAROL in Orem
OREM — Hale Center Theater Orem’s annual Christmas tradition, A Christmas Carol, has been a long time favorite for many. I was happy to see that this year did not…
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS at SCERA is a touching new tradition
OREM — The Thanksgiving turkey has been gobbled up and the Christmas season has officially arrived. Ushering in the season are the seemingly countless Christmas plays and musicals presented at…
WHITE CHRISTMAS brings a classic film to life
CENTERVILLE — Irving Berlin’s popular movie White Christmas came out in 1954 and has become a staple part of many people’s holiday celebrations for generations. In 2008 the story was…
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA flickers
PROVO — “The day we meet, the way you lean against the wind, and do not know that you are beautiful, or that anyone is watching you, this is what…
UVU’s JACK FROST has an authentic Russian flavor
OREM — In an era of pervasive technology, it is easy for people to lose touch with their cultural roots. Old myths, fairy tales, and folktales become forgotten, which causes…
OF MYTH AND MUD is well designed, but murky
OGDEN — Sarah Saltwick’s play Of Myth and Mud explores the power of women in an assortment of vignettes based in world mythology. While independent of one another, these short…
Puppet SOUND OF MUSIC gives fans a memorable experience
PROVO — Unlike so many productions of The Sound of Music, the title song of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre’s production does not have a Maria twirling with her arms outstretched…
JEKYLL AND HYDE: A gripping Halloween adventure
MAGNA — The musical Jekyll and Hyde the musical opened on Broadway in 1997. Based on the novel written by Robert Louis Stephenson in 1886, the story has permeated modern…
FAME: the after school special of musical theatre
SALT LAKE CITY — Carmen sits a little right of center on the metal stairs leading to an upper platform. A few white lights cut through the dark at an…
Salty Dinner Theater creates best SLEEPY HOLLOW yet
OREM — Halloween is around the corner and with it comes a myriad of spooky theatre pieces. It’s sort of become a Utah tradition. With so many choices, it’s hard…