PROVO — I had some pre-conceived notions about the play, WWJD, written by Anna Lewis, being performed at the Provo Theater. I thought: (1) WWJD was going to be about LDS people, probably a family, (2) It was going to be uber smarmy. I was wrong on both counts.
A myth with new music: Oedipus
March 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
"Diary" Focuses on Growth
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SALT LAKE CITY — The story of Anne Frank is one that has fascinated and haunted readers for generations. The diary of the thirteen-year-old girl locked in an annex for more than two years in order to escape the Nazis during the Holocaust is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war. Yet, as the [...]
Strong Performances Sell Rappaport
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Wonderettes are Marvelous!
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SALT LAKE CITY— The Marvelous Wonderettes was inspired by author Roger Bean’s mother. He was asked to write a new musical and pitched the idea of a show about high school song leaders from the ‘50s and ‘60s who are best friends and are singing at their prom for their friends and boyfriends. What he [...]
"Hillbillies" is a Heapin’ Helpin’ of Fun
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Infamous "Lady Macbeth" Makes a Cameo
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SALT LAKE CITY — I have always wanted to attend the Script in Hand series at Plan-B, and was lucky enough to be able attend a staged reading of Aden Ross’s new play Lady Macbeth at Plan-B, with Jerry Rapier directing an ensemble consisting of some of the finest actors working in Salt Lake today. [...]
Tick-Tick BOOM! – a prelude to the rock musical
March 13, 2011 By 5 Comments
Well Worth the Price
March 12, 2011 By 1 Comment