By Skyler Bluemel I was pleasantly surprised and warmed to witness the focus of community and unity brought into Bluffdale Arts’ production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The term “community theatre” strikes a different chord with each person. Some see it as a place for artists with too little […]
In Salt Lake City, Motley Wandering Minstrels’ Copenhagen Creates an Explosive Discussion About the Atomic Bomb
By Jason Hagey and Alisha Hagey Copenhagen, presented by Motley Wandering Minstrels in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a combination of historical fiction, psychological thriller, and a moral analysis. Michael Frayn’s Tony award-winning play probes the philosophical and ethical nature of studying atomic energy. Copenhagen was first opened at the […]
Ballet West’s The Shakespeare Suite with Return to a Strange Land and Summerspace at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake Closes Out The Season Breathtakingly
By Kevin Albrechtsen and Yvette Albrechtsen Over the past ten years, Artistic Director Adam Sklute has brought a wide repertoire of performances and choreographers to Ballet West at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, Utah. For this performance, we have to the opportunity to experience a few […]
Shake, Rattle, and Roll with the Utah Symphony at Whole Lotta Shakin’–From Swing to Rock
By Amanda Berg Whittle Tomorrow (Saturday, 4/14) only, be sure to stop by Abravanel Hall for one of the most fun performances you’ll ever attend. Whole Lotta Shakin’–From Swing to Rock is a collaboration between the incredible Dave Bennett (along with his band) and the always amazing Utah Symphony. Jack […]
The Eccles Brings Us Hamilton and We’ll Never Be the Same
By Jennifer Mustoe and Caden Mustoe I was late to the Hamilton-is-so-amazing-you’ll-never-believe-it craze, but became a complete convert at Broadway at the Eccles’ offering of Hamilton. I admit now, I didn’t want to know how great it was. I’d never see it. (I was jealous–I admit it.) Except our wonderful […]
The U of U brings Olivier Award-winningOur Country’s Good to Salt Lake City
By Merijo Guercio Our Country’s Good, currently playing at the University of Utah, is based on the real historical facts about the First Fleet’s transportation of criminals from England to Australia to establish an English Colony in 1787. The prisoners were subject to the worst of humanity for months on […]