HUNCHBACK is on top of the world at Murray Arts
MURRAY — One of the thrilling parts of reviewing and patronizing community theatre is the community nature of it all. Seeing everyone gather together to make the best show they…
Drowsy Chaperone is No Accident at Sugar Factory
MIDVALE — It’s always interesting as a theatre critic and patron to see how different shows evolve over the years. For example, I first saw The Drowsy Chaperone in 2006…
Escape the city and step INTO THE WOODS at Tooele Valley Theatre
TOOELE — The setting was perfect for this musical, Into The Woods, with music by Stephen Sondheim, and book by James Lapine, presented by Tooele Valley Theatre. Large trees behind…
Hale’s THE NUTTY PROFESSOR brings the laughs
SANDY — As a theatre critic and patron, it’s been interesting to watch Hale Center Theatre in Sandy this year. With their large stages and loyal patrons, it’s fascinating to…
ASSASSINS hits the mark at The Stage Door
ST. GEORGE — For most people, the idea of gathering the likes of Charles Guiteau, John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald and others of similar ilk into a single location…
Fall In Love with SCERA’s Little Mermaid
OREM — Millennials who were raised on The Little Mermaid have roundly rejected the animated Ariel saying “I’m sixteen years old, I’m not a child!” Despite this outburst, many of…
Energetic THE LIGHTNING THIEF at WVA Stuns with Fun
WEST VALLEY CITY — A Percy Jackson musical? The Lightning Thief with book by Joe Tracz and music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki adapts Rick Riordan’s first novel of the…
MATILDA: THE MUSICAL is a miracle in Herriman
HERRIMAN — Every generation has their musical that is the gateway for young fans to become engaged in musical theatre. I know for many my age it was Annie and…
Tuacahn’s FROZEN Hits the Spot in Hot Southern Utah
IVINS — In 100 degree heat, one would hardly think of ice castles, winter clothes, or building snowmen — unless you’re the Tuacahn Center for the Arts. While initially doubtful,…
Ziegfeld’s COMPANY makes bold choices
OGDEN — When the recent Tony award winning revival of Company opened in 2019 its music and lyricist Stephen Sondheim said “you can do it in different ways from generation…