Utah theatre artist dreams big with PAINT MY EYES
PROVO — “Physician, heal thyself.” This proverb from the New Testament book of Luke implies that a person should repair their own faults before helping others fix their flaws. The…
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS falls short of the original
SALT LAKE CITY — How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the beloved book by Dr. Seuss, is a popular culture staple, nearly everyone knows what it means to call someone a…
THE THREEPENNY OPERA is worth every penny
SALT LAKE CITY — Bertold Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera offers a satiric view of capitalism in Victorian London. Opening with the familiar standard, “The Ballad of Mack the Knife,” the…
Have I got a show for you: COMPANY
SALT LAKE CITY — Company, currently produced by Silver Summit Theatre Company, delves into all too-pertinent question of finding companionship in a predominantly independent world. Robert—or Bobby as he is…
[TITLE OF SHOW] is theatre of the people, by the people, for the people
SUGARHOUSE — Jeff and Hunter have committed to submitting something original to the New York Theatre Festival, but they have only three weeks and no great ideas. Together, they decide…
Don’t miss MISS NELSON IS MISSING!
OREM — After reviewing over 100 shows for Utah Theatre Bloggers Association, I have found that the easiest reviews to write are raves and pans. When I write a mixed…
Endearing production of SHE LOVES ME at Weber State
OGDEN — “I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed this,” wrote author Lemony Snicket, “But first impressions are often entirely wrong. You can look at a painting for the first…
Orem Hale’s DAMN YANKEES hits a home run
OREM — With the Major League Baseball postseason upon us, it’s a time for baseball fans to cheer for their favorite team. As the World Series draws closer, more and…
JEKYLL & HYDE brings evil to life at CenterPoint
CENTERVILLE — CenterPoint Legacy Theatre’s latest offering, the seasonally appropriate, grim, and eerie Jekyll and Hyde is a marvelous Halloween offering for those who crave a little less family-friendly option…
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is a delightful night of nonsense
SALT LAKE CITY — On April 24, 2012, Broadway’s newest Gershwin musical made its debut as Nice Work If You Can Get It. Over two years later, Work Light Productions…