THE WIZARD OF OZ at SCERA Charms, but Fails to Leave Kansas
OREM — With the recent popularity of the movie adaptation Wicked, it is no surprise to see a theatre put on an adaptation of L. Frank Baum‘s classic The Wizard…
Youthful Wisdom Abounds in Covey’s CHARLIE BROWN
PROVO — You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown is a musical based on the beloved Charles Schulz Peanuts comic strip. Starring Charlie Brown and his other 5 year old friends,…
Covey’s BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is a Delightful Romp
PROVO — Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park has long been a cherished classic in American theater, celebrated for its sharp wit, endearing characters, and heartwarming exploration of love and…
Herd the Little Flock to Young Company’s BABE THE SHEEP PIG
PROVO — Like many millennials, the movie Babe is a nostalgic favorite. The 1995 motion picture, adapted from the novel The Sheep Pig by Dick King-Smith, was a surprise cultural…
SECRETS OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at the Hive is full of twists and turns
PROVO — Washington Irving’s 1820 short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has inspired countless adaptations in the two hundred years since its publishing. Secrets of Sleepy Hollow, written by…
Discover new theatrical frontier with BYU’s MEN ON BOATS
PROVO — I love it when theatre leans into purely theatrical modes of storytelling. While technology offers benefits to minimize the costs of building sets, I have a soft spot…
Covey’s “The Woman in Black” is Perfect Kickoff to Spooky Season
PROVO — As I walked out of the Covey Center this past Thursday, my heart was still pounding. I had just seen the opening night of “The Woman in Black,”…
Covey’s WAIT UNTIL DARK Thrills Audiences
PROVO — There are times when a classic play meets a perfect venue for that material. Whether it be an amphitheater to a black box sometimes knowing what to select…
BYU’s House of Desires Leaves Nothing Wanting
PROVO — The last time I was in the BYU West Campus Studio Theatre I was watching the simplicity of six teaching artists recreate Go Dog Go. This time, the…
BYU Experimental Theater’s 24-Hour Project is Well Worth Seeing!
PROVO — A year ago, I reviewed BYU Experimental Theater’s 24-hour Project and vowed I wouldn’t miss another. But I missed last fall’s. (They have one each semester, I think.)…