Weber State’s IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is beautiful and fun
OGDEN — Oscar Wilde, Irish poet, wit, author, and playwright was once quoted as saying, “Life is much too important a thing ever to talk seriously about it.” Evidence of…
Westminster’s AS YOU LIKE IT is pleasant, despite some unevenness
SALT LAKE CITY — “Who ever loved that loved not at first sight?” Shakespeare asks in his play As You Like It. Left and right, the characters in As You…
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Draper is far, far off-Broadway
DRAPER — A cursory glance at the production history of The Off-Broadway Theatre reveals what an intrepid choice it is for the company to produce The Drowsy Chaperone. While many…
FIREFLIES presents stunning realism on stage at Pioneer Theatre
SALT LAKE CITY — “It’s a mating dance,” is how Matthew Barber’s Fireflies describes the habits of fireflies. And, while that line comes later in the play, it sets up…
Strong finish fails to compensate for slow start to NOISES OFF
SALT LAKE CITY — It is often said that comedy is the hardest art form. It is also said the Noises Off is the funniest farce ever written. Assuming both…
Hopebox’s DROWSY CHAPERONE is a “Show Off” with laughter
KAYSVILLE — One of my pastimes is to watch reality shows that feature people with a fervid passion for something that they have dedicated their life to. Shows like Lego…
THE 39 STEPS brings comedy and intrigue to BYU
PROVO — One of the best parts of watching local theater is getting caught up in the energy and passion of the performers. This is especially true with student productions…
Terrace’s SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS is a “wonderful day”
WASHINGTON TERRACE — Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a classic that is dear to my heart, as it was one of the first musicals I was introduced to as…
Say “Gok” to THE FOREIGNER at West Valley Arts
WEST VALLEY CITY — The Foreigner is such a well-crafted comedy that it is nearly impossible to put on a bad production of the play. West Valley Arts has a…
Sing praise to the cast (and nun puns) of Weber State’s NUNSENSE
OGDEN — Nunsense is a long-time hit and an international sensation. With music, book, and lyrics by Dan Goggin, Nunsense was first produced in 1985 and ran for over ten…