American Crossroads CHICAGO Delivers Big Talent and All That Jazz
CEDAR CITY — The first spoken line of Chicago tells the audience exactly what they’re about to experience: “Ladies and Gentlemen, you are about to see a story of greed,…
The Who’s TOMMY at American Crossroads is a Tour de Force
CEDAR CITY — Jukebox musicals are easy to conceptualize, harder to create, and exceptionally difficult to do well. The concept is easy. Take songs that were created independently and structure…
SimonFest’s Live Fiddler is the best part of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
CEDAR CITY — Fiddler on the Roof, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Joseph Stein, has been a musical theatre staple since 1964.…
Enjoy a unique trip INTO THE WOODS
CEDAR CITY — If you’re looking for a journey that is both familiar and unique, filled with laughter, tears, and equal parts frivolity and poignancy, then it’s time to venture…
SimonFest’s ALMOST, MAINE is almost perfect
CEDAR CITY — I am late to the Almost, Maine party. Of course, I have heard of the play, especially its place as being one of the most produced high…
DADDY LONG LEGS at Simon Fest is a treat
CEDAR CITY — Daddy Long Legs the Musical was a wonderful addition to the Simon Festival this year. I loved the music and lyrics (by Paul Gordon), the stage setup,…
ON GOLDEN POND fails to rise above the mundane
CEDAR CITY — Imagine sitting in a living room watching the mundane, everyday conversations that move a family through a typical summer. Such moments are easy to picture and are…