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Tyler Hinton

Tyler Hinton

Tyler Hinton has been a contributing editor at BroadwayWorld since January 2012. He has a BA from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Theatre Studies. In the past, he has written for the BYU Daily Universe and the Connersville (Ind.) News-Examiner. In addition to reviewing, he has extensive experience with many aspects of theatre, including writing, producing, directing, music directing, designing, singing, acting, marketing, publicity, and operations.




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First Show:

First tour: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, first Broadway: GHOST THE MUSICAL, first West End: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS 1 & 2

Favorite Show:

Some of my favorite theatre-going experiences include seeing the original casts of ANASTASIA in Hartford (2016) and SHREK THE MUSICAL in Seattle (2008) for their pre-Broadway tryouts, as well as being front row center for both DEATH OF A SALESMAN on Broadway with Philip Seymour Hoffman/Andrew Garfield (2012) and the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG revival at New York Theatre Workshop (2022). Other favorite shows include RAGTIME, PARADE, LITTLE WOMEN, and LEGALLY BLONDE.

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Photos: Timp Arts Performs World’s Longest-Running Musical “The Fantasticks” with Live Music
Photos: Timp Arts Performs World’s Longest-Running Musical “The Fantasticks” with Live Music
April 13, 2026

Timp Arts will present eight performances of “The Fantasticks” from April 16 to 25 at the Valentine Theater in American Fork. Filled with nostalgic songs like “Try to Remember,” “The Fantasticks” is a comedic, romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two parents who try to keep them apart. As a staple of classic musical theatre, this production features captivating live music that brings the universal fable to life, making it a family-friendly outing for audiences of all ages. Tickets can be purchased at TimpArts.com.

Review: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Eccles Theater is Refreshed with Reverence
Review: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Eccles Theater is Refreshed with Reverence
April 11, 2026

The national tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, brings back the old favorite with refreshed reverence. The dark beauty of the original production remains intact while freshly burnished in this iteration, which features a new heartstopping chandelier drop that you’ll want to see for yourself. 

Review: MURDER BALLAD at SLAC Takes Us to the Edge of Desire
Review: MURDER BALLAD at SLAC Takes Us to the Edge of Desire
April 9, 2026

The regional premiere of MURDER BALLAD at Salt Lake Acting Company takes us to the edge of desire.

Exclusive: Utah’s DeLaney Westfall on Rehearsing for THE LOST BOYS on Broadway and More
Exclusive: Utah’s DeLaney Westfall on Rehearsing for THE LOST BOYS on Broadway and More
April 7, 2026

St. George, Utah native and Brigham Young University grad DeLaney Westfall gave BroadwayWorld the inside scoop on her newest Broadway job, in the ensemble and understudying Lucy in THE LOST BOYS, currently in previews.

Review: HALLMARKED at Hale Centre Theatre Strikes a Sweet, Satisfying Balance
Review: HALLMARKED at Hale Centre Theatre Strikes a Sweet, Satisfying Balance
February 17, 2026

The world premiere of new musical HALLMARKED on Hale Centre Theatre’s brand new Miller Family Beehive Stage strikes just the right balance for all potential audience members. If you are a rom-com skeptic, you’ll probably go in looking for a deconstruction of the genre’s tropes, and although you might be hoping for more, you should find enough there to satisfy you.  However, it’s ultimately a sweet, simple love story, and if you are a Hallmark aficionado, you’ll find all the makings of the movies you love. 

Exclusive: Theatre Connections Abound at the Sundance Film Festival
Exclusive: Theatre Connections Abound at the Sundance Film Festival
February 13, 2026

The final Sundance Film Festival held in Utah was surprisingly filled with connections to live theatre and stage or movie musicals, from films featuring Broadway stars like ONCE ON THIS ISLAND’s Isaac Powell in THE MOMENT to panels and Q&As with performers and filmmakers who are connected to theatre, like HAMILTON’s Daveed Diggs at The Audible Listening Lodge, or who are just simply fans.

Exclusive: Emily Bear on Upcoming Barlow & Bear Broadway Musicals & More
Exclusive: Emily Bear on Upcoming Barlow & Bear Broadway Musicals & More
February 13, 2026

At the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Grammy winner and MOANA 2 co-composer Emily Bear performed an impressive solo set as part of the ASCAP Music Café at Acura’s House of Energy as her writing partner, Abigail Barlow, prepared to make her Broadway debut in SIX.

Exclusive: Isaac Powell on THE MOMENT, Next Theater Project & More
Exclusive: Isaac Powell on THE MOMENT, Next Theater Project & More
February 9, 2026

Isaac Powell, Broadway star of the recent revivals of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND and WEST SIDE STORY, plays a key role in the new Charli XCX film THE MOMENT, which recently premiered at Sundance and is now playing in movie theaters across the country. He sat down to talk with BroadwayWorld about the film, his career, and what’s next. 

Timpanogos Arts Foundation Rebrands as Timp Arts with New Leadership and Expansive New Vision
Timpanogos Arts Foundation Rebrands as Timp Arts with New Leadership and Expansive New Vision
February 4, 2026

The Timpanogos Arts Foundation is entering a bold new chapter, officially reintroducing itself to the community as Timp Arts. The new nickname reflects a comprehensive evolution of the organization, including new leadership, a refreshed brand identity, a redesigned website and a renewed commitment to their mission: to connect and elevate the Timpanogos community by providing enriching opportunities to create, perform and experience the arts.

Review: You’ll Fall in Love with 10 BRAVE SECONDS at Pioneer Theatre Company
Review: You’ll Fall in Love with 10 BRAVE SECONDS at Pioneer Theatre Company
February 3, 2026

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7…. It will take about 10 seconds for you to fall in love with Pioneer Theatre Company’s New York-ready world premiere of new musical 10 BRAVE SECONDS. See it now so you don’t regret missing a virtually perfect show that by all rights deserves to be a massive hit.

Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Hale Centre Theatre is Fancifully Funny
Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Hale Centre Theatre is Fancifully Funny
January 30, 2026

The regional premiere of PETER PAN GOES WRONG on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage is a fancifully funny worst-case scenario in which everything that possibly could go wrong does, taking the audience on an unforgettable ride.

Critics Picks: Tyler Hinton's Top Utah Shows of 2025
Critics Picks: Tyler Hinton's Top Utah Shows of 2025
January 29, 2026

In the world of theatre, there are always standout productions that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. In this article, we will be taking a look at Tyler Hinton's top Utah shows of 2025.

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Dually Rousing and Intimate at the Eccles Theater
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Dually Rousing and Intimate at the Eccles Theater
January 21, 2026

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is dually rousing and intimate.

Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at the Covey Center is a True Family Affair
Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at the Covey Center is a True Family Affair
December 22, 2025

The national tour of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: LIVE ON STAGE, currently playing at the Covey Center for the Arts, is a true family affair. The antics of Snoopy and the other characters delight the smallest in the crowd, while the young and young alike are enamored by the simple storytelling and uplifting message.

Exclusive: Cast and Creators of DAVID on Why It’s a Musical
Exclusive: Cast and Creators of DAVID on Why It’s a Musical
December 22, 2025

When BroadwayWorld was invited to the red carpet premiere of DAVID, the lauded animated film from Angel Studios that chronicles the rise of the biblical David from boy shepherd to king, the voice actors and creative team were all asked the same question: How does being a musical elevate the film? Here are their insightful responses.

Review: STAR OF WONDER at West Valley Arts is Fulfilling
Review: STAR OF WONDER at West Valley Arts is Fulfilling
December 18, 2025

STAR OF WONDER, an original musical playing at West Valley Arts, is an incredibly fulfilling production that is worth seeking out this Christmas. This year, forgo yet another iteration of A CHRISTMAS CAROL and instead find meaning in the beauty of STAR OF WONDER.

Review: NOISES OFF at Pioneer Theatre Company is an Uproarious Romp
Review: NOISES OFF at Pioneer Theatre Company is an Uproarious Romp
December 9, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company’s professional production of NOISES OFF is an uproarious romp through the pitfalls of live theatre.

Review: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE is a Christmas Celebration for the Senses at the Eccles Theater
Review: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE is a Christmas Celebration for the Senses at the Eccles Theater
December 6, 2025

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a Christmas celebration for the senses. It is brought to us by Cirque du Soleil’s storied brand of world class talent and exciting entertainment — a creative amalgamation of circus, dance and story.

Review: SCERA’s A NIGHT OF BROADWAY is Dynamic
Review: SCERA’s A NIGHT OF BROADWAY is Dynamic
November 15, 2025

A NIGHT OF BROADWAY: THROUGH THE DECADES at the SCERA takes the audience on a dynamic musical journey from the 1940s to today.



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