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With its production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, Utah Repertory Theater Company continues its laudable mission of staging Utah premieres of shows that otherwise might not be seen in the state.

The newly completed George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City received a grand opening celebration fit for the stars on Friday, October 21. The beautiful building was the centerpiece of a concert that featured Rita Moreno, Megan Hilty, and Brian Stokes Mitchell, along with a slew of local performers.

SISTER ACT at Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley is a 1970s disco dream, an uplifting story of self-improvement and love, and a rousing good time.

The Hale Academy for the Performing Arts at Hale Center Theater Orem is currently presenting LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, JR. in a youth production that is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Hale Center Theater Orem's production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is radiant, with appealing performances. attractive design, and superb choreography.

The University of Utah's production of BRING IT ON, which is the first in Utah since the national tour arrived more than two years ago, captivates with a youthful energy.

Tony nominee and SMASH television actress Megan Hilty was happy to speak with BroadwayWorld about the Eccles Theater grand opening, as well as her bourgeoning, multifaceted career.

Broadway star Laura Osnes, a two-time Tony nominee for her leading roles in BONNIE & CLYDE and CINDERELLA, will perform in concert with classical/crossover tenor Mark Masri and the Utah Valley Symphony at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, August 20, 2016. The gracious and talented Laura Osnes was happy to speak in depth with BroadwayWorld about her return to Utah.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley is familiar enough to feel comfortable but innovative enough to bring new thoughts and emotions to the forefront.

Utah Repertory Theater Company will present the award-winning musical CABARET from August 26 to September 11, 2016 at the Sorenson Unity Center Black Box Theater. Master of Ceremonies Teresa Sanderson and director LL West took time out of their busy schedules to answer questions from BroadwayWorld about this new production.

The national tour stop of MOTOWN at the Capitol Theatre is another in a series of historic events for Broadway in Utah (recently dubbed Broadway at the Eccles, after its new home). Immediately following its final Salt Lake City performance, the entire production will pack up and move to the Nederlander Theatre in New York City for a limited 18-week Broadway engagement, starting July 12. This means that the performers you see here will also be starring in the show on Broadway, on the same set and wearing the same costumes. It is quite literally Broadway in Utah.

Everything about the national tour of Disney's NEWSIES, playing this week at the Capitol Theatre (with a rare return engagement scheduled for August due to high demand), is mesmerizing. With a rousing score, striking stage pictures, fluid movement, sympathetic characters, and athletic dancing, there is always something to excite.

1. THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Tuacahn in Ivins, July 29 to October 15, www.tuacahn.org 2. Disney's NEWSIES at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, June 7 to 12 and August 25 to 28, www.broadwayinutah.com 3. ROCK OF AGES at the Ziegfeld Theater in Ogden, June 3 to 25, www.theziegfeldtheater.com 4. BIG RIVER at Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley City, May 26 to July 3, www.halecentretheatre.org 5. CABARET produced by Utah Repertory Theater at Sorenson Unity Center in Salt Lake City, August 26 to September 11, www.utahrep.org 6. SCERA Outdoor Season at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem, June 3 to September 5, www.scera.org

Hale Centre Theatre's production of BIG RIVER in West Valley is joyous and tender, with a literal rush of water that amazes. If you're a fan of Huck Finn's story and have never experienced this musical retelling, this BIG RIVER is worth taking a raft ride down.

BWW Review: Pioneer Theatre Compan's Premiere of THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO Thrills Through Simple Beauty and Restraint

The new musical RILLA OF GREEN GABLES, which features songs by Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern, premiered last year to glowing audience reviews and has recently released an original cast album. The show received first runner-up in the Best Original/New Work category of the reader-selected BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards.

Hale Center Theater Orem's production of the Broadway musical adaptation of JANE EYRE engages the senses and uplifts the soul.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley is a magical production of story theatre that soars.

Pioneer Theatre Company's revival of COWGIRLS, two decades after it premiered off Broadway, is a strong production of the unique show.

Best Musical Tony winner A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is playing at Kingsbury Hall to great, deserved acclaim. From its physical production to its performances, it is a pristine national tour of the hit.