SALT LAKE CITY — “Judgment day is a myth, like no interest loans or compassionate conservatism.” With a show about Judgment Day, I anticipated heavy monologues on hell and damnation. I didn’t expect humor and I certainly didn’t expect dancing demons singing “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Meat & Potato’s Everyman & Judgment Day (Miracles [...]
Spooky Things are Afoot at Monster Grove!
May 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A unique Utah-Middle Easternish experience
May 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
MURRAY — The wonderful thing about going to a production at the Desert Star Playhouse is that you not only get a great performance, you get a great experience. The experience part of the night starts as your server guides you to your checkerboard-cloth table, topped with a basket of fresh popcorn. Seated nearby are [...]
Hale Centre Theatre to present 80s flashback musical “THE WEDDING SINGER”
May 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
PRESS RELEASE — WEST VALLEY CITY — Hale Centre Theatre (HCT), Utah’s premier family theatre, will present the 80s-inspired Broadway musical, “The Wedding Singer,” June 15 through July 31, 2010. The hilariously joyful story told through iconic references, music and dance, is based on the 1998 Adam Sandler film. HCT’s “The Wedding Singer” features memorable choreography [...]
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ just as profound as always
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10 Questions: Kirsten Park, Director of Marketing
May 26, 2010 By 2 Comments
I first had the opportunity to talk with Kirsten Park (Pioneer Theatre Company) in the very early days of the UTBA. In fact, she was the first of a few theater professionals that encouraged the UTBA to not be afraid to be honest about productions. ”We can take it.” This attitude is one the UTBA hopes [...]
Casserole for the soul.
May 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
‘Steel Magnolias’ is a strong production at Rodgers
May 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
CENTERVILLE – As a single 20-something male, the idea of going to see “Steel Magnolias” did not thrill me. But part of being a part of the UTBA means going to shows you probably wouldn’t attend otherwise. This latest production by Rodgers Memorial Theatre certainly changed my mind about the show. This is by far [...]
‘Godfather of the Bride’ – a refreshing evening
May 19, 2010 By 2 Comments
BUSYTOWN is a perfect fit for downtown Children’s Theatre
May 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
SALT LAKE CITY — Based on Richard Scarry’s popular children’s books by the same name, Busytown: A Musical is incredibly engaging for audiences of all shapes and sizes. The kids have a blast, and those of us a few years older can still delight in how fun and well written this regional premiere is. The story [...]