Utah Repertory Theater Company announces the regional premiere of the thrilling musical adaptation of the Stephen King bestselling sensation: "Carrie: The Musical". Just in time for Halloween thrills, "Carrie" tells the story of Carrie White, an outcast in high school, who is relentlessly bullied by popular kids and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's at the mercy of her fanatical and cruel mother. But Carrie has just discovered she's got a special power…
RENT has become a musical classic! Part of American Theatre history. Nearly 20 years later, this edgy rock musical's message still resonates, bringing something new to each generation.
Described as an 'unauthorized parody,' this daring and at times shocking play takes characters from the popular comic strip Peanuts and turns them into teenagers dealing with drug abuse, bullying, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion, sex and sexual identity. When CB's dog contracts rabies and must be euthanized after ripping Woodstock to shreds and nearly biting CB, he begins to question the existence of an afterlife. A chance meeting with Beethoven, an artistic kid and also the target of his group's bullying, offers CB peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that pushes teen angst to the very limits.
Spring Awakening is an extra is an extraordinary musical that celebrates youth and rebellion in a daring fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll. Set in repressive 19th-century Germany, a group of teenagers are caught between their sexual urges and society's contradictory teachings. Revealing their alluringly melancholy story of self-discovery and coming-of-age anxiety, they attempt to reckon with the thrilling, complicated, and confusing time of their sexual awakening.
America's obsession with physical beauty is confronted headlong in reasons to be pretty, a brutal and exhilarating work by playwright and screenwriter Neil LaBute. Is there more to life than simply how one looks?
'We have probably all felt broken and unlovable at some point, just as these characters have, but this show offers a message of hope that we can all take to heart' remarks Carlie Young, who plays Gertrude in Westminster College's production of The Sea Horse opening tomorrow(3/7/13).
'Adultery, steamy romantic subplots, a great universal sadness in a time of revolution, what's not to love?' Was the answer I got when I asked actor Cody Thompson (Miron) why one should see The Eccentrics opening today (Thursday, February 21st) at the University of Utah. I have to admit, I was certainly intrigued.
Raymonde Chandebise suspects that her husband, Victor, is secretly having an affair. With the help of her best friend, Lucienne, she concocts a plan to expose Victor's infidelity. And in typical farce fashion, nothing goes as planned. Don't miss University of Utah's Department of Theatre's production of George Feydeau's A FLEA IN HER EAR now underway!
The Utah theater community mourns a friend. I had the opportunity to speak with David Fetzer recently and was not able to publish his interview before his untimely passing. Here now, are the thoughts he shared with me.
This is no ordinary Christmas with the family. It's Christmastime in 1183, and King Henry II of England is prepared to announce which of his three sons will inherit the throne!
Local beloved director discusses Shakespeare, his favorites and how he approaches directing!
A hysterical ride, Noises Off propels us into a world of absolute chaos and out-of-control laughter. In typical farce fashion, this show's quickened pace will leave you exhausted at the end of the night. Noises Off is crowd favorite with its many mix-ups and mayhem. While all fun and games for the audience, the show is an incredibly complex and difficult one to stage!
A story of love, lust and loss, The University of Utah's production of 'Tis a Pity She's a Whore tells a scandalous tale fit only for the likes of a Jacobean tragedy. Check out a video preview below!
A disturbing yet unforgettable fun evening is sure to be had at the University of Utah's production of Sweeney Todd. A musical about a mass murderer, you don't want to miss this one!
The sexy regional premier of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson blasts onto stage at Salt Lake Acting Company! You've never seen Andrew Jackson (the 7th President of the United States) like this before!
To divine is to discover. Discover humor, beauty, tragedy and gentle wisdom in Westminster College's THE DIVINERS playing through October 27th.
In a world where being gay in high school can be downright scary, a group of diverse students form a Geography Club - really a secret club for kids looking for a safe place to be themselves.
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