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 […]
By McKenna Johnson The magic of Little Women at the Sandra N. Lloyd Community Center in Riverton is that its scenes strike audiences with the joy, tragedy, and adventure of everyday life while helping the audience explore the depths of our own experience. Little Women, based on the Louisa May […]
By Rebekah Weaver Because the script is so funny, I don’t think it’s possible to find a bad production of The Importance of Being Earnest — but the Sugar Factory Playhouse in West Jordan, UT, still exceeded my expectations. If you need to laugh for two and a half hours […]
By Eldon B. Randall Many, many years ago, I was in the musical Scheherazade at Bountiful High School. My sister was in the show as a senior and I just happened to be one of the children. Ah, the memories. Because of that experience, I was excited to see this […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Cameron Ropp Guiseppe Verdi’s operatic adaption of The Merry Wives of Windsor, Falstaff, at the Lyrical Opera Theater in Midvale is as pleasant to the attention span as well as the eyes and ears. “Opera” may be an intimidating word to many people, but never fear for there could […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
