WAITING features a peek at the hereafter
OREM — Ethan Coen is best known, along with his brother Joel, as part of the film making team the Coen Brothers. Recognized for their absurd situations, quirky humor, and eye catching cinematography, they have won international acclaim for movies … [Read More...]
BLITHE SPIRIT is a riotous haunt
MAGNA — There are a few plays that are must-sees in my book. Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit ranks fairly high in this list. It is one of his wittiest farces and has been a favorite of mine for years. The Empress Theatre’s current production … [Read More...]
WAITING features a peek at the hereafter
OREM — Ethan Coen is best known, along with his brother Joel, as part of the film making team the Coen Brothers. Recognized for their absurd situations, quirky humor, and eye catching cinematography, they have won international acclaim for movies … [Read More...]
I’m in love with a wonderful production of SOUTH PACIFIC
CENTERVILLE — South Pacific has long been one of my favorite shows, so I was quick to take an opportunity to review it at Centerpoint Legacy Theater in Centerville. As I sat waiting for the performance to begin, I enjoyed the Polynesian music … [Read More...]
CRADLE WILL ROCK resonates today
OGDEN — “They won’t buy our milk white bodies so we kinda sell out in some other way,” says the pharmacist to the prostitute in a courthouse where several influential people have mistakenly been rounded up as being involved with a union … [Read More...]
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Can Utahns watch plays from the comfort of their homes?
An announcement from Pickleville Playhouse this month caught my eye. The northern Utah theater announced that for the month of March you can watch an entire performance of Who Shot Juanito Bandito? … [Continue Reading...]
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Can Utahns watch plays from the comfort of their homes?
An announcement from Pickleville Playhouse this month caught my eye. The northern Utah theater announced that for the month of March you can watch an entire … [Read More...]
Community Theatre: theatre the theatre community disdains?
Last week, Howard Sherman, producer and recent director of American Theatre Wing, posted a defense of community theatre on his blog titled “Theatre the … [Read More...]
TEDxBroadway: Watch these videos, seriously
It was almost one month ago today that several hundred passionate people gathered together for the first ever TEDxBroadway conference in NYC. I wanted to go … [Read More...]
Review from the Critics Institute, KCACTF 2012
Student Review: XANADU is a roller derby jam session OGDEN — Weber State University’s production of Xanadu, written by Douglas Carter Beane, is a … [Read More...]
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Utah students shine at KCACTF Regional Festival
OGDEN — Last week, Weber State University hosted the 44th annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region VIII conference. KCACTF is … [Read More...]
Utah Theater Blogger’s guide to Twitter
For those of you who are on Twitter, we encourage you to tweet about UTBA and about theater in Utah. That means tweeting about productions that are happening, … [Read More...]
UTBA reviewers sound off: WISH LIST FOR UTAH THEATRE
UTBA guest bloggers, reviewers, and staff are united with a common bond: a love of the art of theatre and a desire to foster it at all levels. With a goal of … [Read More...]
UTBA reviewers sound off: EXCELLENCE IN 2011
During 2011, UTBA reviewed over 200 productions from Logan to Cedar City. Moreover, there were likely hundreds of other productions that didn't receive a UTBA … [Read More...]
Insider’s scoop on BYUtv’s broadcast of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
CEDAR CITY — I thought that this year's crop of productions from the Utah Shakespeare Festival was especially good this year. In my UTBA reviews, I sang the … [Read More...]
All the Festival's a stage
CEDAR CITY — Pop quiz! What attracts 130,000 audience members per year, has won a Tony Award, and has been running for 50 years? Of course, the answer is the … [Read More...]