HAIRSPRAY Doesn’t Miss a Beat at Ogden Musical Theatre
OGDEN — Before I even had a chance to settle into my seat at Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden Musical Theatre‘s production of Hairspray made an impression. Rather than jumping straight…
Ogden Musical Theatre THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL: IN CONCERT Triumphs
OGDEN — I walked into The Scarlet Pimpernel: In Concert, directed by Jan Williams Smith, expecting a lovely evening of music—perhaps a polished vocal showcase with limited storytelling. What I…
Start the Season with OMT’s A Christmas Carol
OGDEN — Is it Christmastime in the theatre world before you have seen a production of A Christmas Carol? With so many adaptations, the Utah Theatre Community gives audiences the…
Spend One Normal Night with Syracuse’s THE ADDAMS FAMILY
SYRACUSE — The Addams Family, normally done as a Halloween musical around here, was chosen by the Syracuse City Arts Council as their summer musical. With music and lyrics by…
“Parents lie,” but here’s the truth: Syracuse City’s FREAKY FRIDAY is a great time
SYRACUSE — Freaky Friday, produced by Syracuse City Arts Council, is a musical with music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and a book by Bridget Carpenter. It is…
CASEY AT BAT is a real champion
SOUTH SALT LAKE — As an elementary school teacher, I frequently get the opportunity to share with children classic literature including Earnest Thayer‘s 1888 poem, “Casey at the Bat.” Thayer’s…
Go go go to CenterPoint’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
CENTERVILLE — In Utah, it’s obvious that Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat (music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice) is an audience favorite. Multiple productions of Joseph crop…