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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 frow 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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Review: OZMA OF OZ at UVU is a Genuine Journey
Review: OZMA OF OZ at UVU is a Genuine Journey
October 4, 2024

OZMA OF OZ, presented by the Utah Valley University theatre department in the Noorda Center’s Bastian Theatre, takes the audience on a journey filled with genuine feeling and good old-fashioned wonder. Read BroadwayWorld's review!

Exclusive: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, HAZBIN HOTEL, and More at FanX
Exclusive: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, HAZBIN HOTEL, and More at FanX
October 2, 2024

When you think about the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, you may not realize the number of Broadway-related connections it has, even beyond this year’s spotlights on HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and HAZBIN HOTEL.

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT is Quirky and Heartwarming
Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT is Quirky and Heartwarming
September 21, 2024

The U.S. premiere of THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a quirky and heartwarming new musical that provides the welcome opportunity of experiencing something fresh and original.

Review: Broadway Star of MRS. DOUBTFIRE Amazes and Amuses at the Eccles Theater
Review: Broadway Star of MRS. DOUBTFIRE Amazes and Amuses at the Eccles Theater
September 13, 2024

How often can you see the star of a Broadway musical perform their Tony-nominated role in Salt Lake City? You have the rare opportunity now as Rob McClure leads the national tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at the Eccles Theater, and its one you really shouldn’t miss.

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Hale Centre Theatre is Scary Good
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Hale Centre Theatre is Scary Good
August 25, 2024

After just five years, the popular musical adaptation of THE ADDAMS FAMILY is back on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage in a new production. It’s a bittersweet celebration of what makes us all different, and, ultimately, what makes us all the same.

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at West Valley Arts Will Capture Your Heart
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at West Valley Arts Will Capture Your Heart
August 10, 2024

You guys…LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at West Valley Arts is frickin' wicked stunnin'. Seriously, the quality of every production mounted by this theatre is positively miraculous, and this show is no exception. It will capture the hearts of stans and newcomers alike. Show support for West Valley Arts and its incomparable West Valley Performing Arts Center by making this a smash hit!

Review: HAMILTON at the Eccles Theater is Stunningly Intricate
Review: HAMILTON at the Eccles Theater is Stunningly Intricate
August 2, 2024

Returning to the Eccles Theater is the national tour of the smash hit HAMILTON – an intricate piece of historical, theatrical storytelling that tautly weaves together complex language and stunning stage pictures with contemporary momentum.

Review: Ben Platt Shines at the Eccles Theater
Review: Ben Platt Shines at the Eccles Theater
July 17, 2024

BEN PLATT: THE HONEYMIND TOUR has landed at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City with many elements directly lifted from the recent Broadway residency BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE PALACE. Read BroadwayWorld's review.

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is a Joyful, Tuneful Triumph
Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is a Joyful, Tuneful Triumph
July 14, 2024

The joyful regional premiere of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is one of the first productions of the new musical since the composer unexpectedly passed away during the initial run in Nashville in 2012. If you are a fan of Jerry Lewis, romantic comedies, or tuneful musicals, this show is a breath of fresh air. Support Hale Centre Theatre’s laudable efforts to bring theatrical premieres to Utah by adding it to your must-see list, and maybe even coming back for an encore.

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF at West Valley Arts is Satisfyingly Exhilarating
Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF at West Valley Arts is Satisfyingly Exhilarating
June 13, 2024

There are three big reasons to see THE LIGHTNING THIEF at West Valley Arts: 1. The show is a hidden gem with an exhilarating pop score that adults, teens, and kids can all enjoy together. 2. As always, West Valley Arts has put on a fabulous production in one of the best theatrical venues in the state. 3. After a heart-stopping narrow miss in which the West Valley Performing Arts Center was almost doomed to demolition, they still need all the support that can be mustered to show the city council and community why this space and these people are doing something important.

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE TIME MACHINE is Heart-Pounding and Full of Heart
Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE TIME MACHINE is Heart-Pounding and Full of Heart
May 14, 2024

The world premiere of THE TIME MACHINE on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage is a thrilling science fiction ride with a beating heart at its core that adults and teens alike will enjoy. 

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company is Deliciously Opulent
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company is Deliciously Opulent
May 13, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company’s Utah premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 is deliciously, opulently staged and performed. It is unlikely that the rarely staged musical will ever be seen in the state again in such glorious trappings. Anyone with even a hint of interest should race to PTC to avoid missing out on what patrons will surely be discussing in hushed, reverent tones for seasons to come.

Review: THE HELLO GIRLS at Hale Center Theater Orem is a Stirring Portrait
Review: THE HELLO GIRLS at Hale Center Theater Orem is a Stirring Portrait
May 5, 2024

THE HELLO GIRLS at Hale Center Theater Orem is a stirring portrait of fortitude, patriotism, and resiliency against all odds.

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's MAY WE ALL is a Celebration of Country
Review: Hale Centre Theatre's MAY WE ALL is a Celebration of Country
April 29, 2024

MAY WE ALL on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is the regional premiere of a country jukebox musical from Florida Georgia Line that features more than two dozen songs from artists such as Brooks and Dunn, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, and more.

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at the Eccles Theater is Constantly, Profoundly Moving
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at the Eccles Theater is Constantly, Profoundly Moving
April 27, 2024

The national tour of COME FROM AWAY at the Eccles Theater is profoundly moving while constantly moving forward at a brisk pace that keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat to see what next theatrical wonder is in store, even while allowing all the feels to wash over you.

Review: PRETTY WOMAN at the Eccles Theater is Appealing
Review: PRETTY WOMAN at the Eccles Theater is Appealing
April 3, 2024

The national tour of PRETTY WOMAN, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is an appealing adaptation of the 1990 film that makes for a romantic, feel-good night out.

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Pioneer Theatre Company is Living History
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Pioneer Theatre Company is Living History
April 1, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company’s Utah premiere of the lauded THE LEHMAN TRILOGY is the inaugural production in the brand-new Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse. The three-part play is a history book that’s come alive, narrated by the three actors, who also each take on various roles throughout the narrative that spans two centuries. 

Review: Claybourne Elder at SLAC is a Distinctive Experience
Review: Claybourne Elder at SLAC is a Distinctive Experience
March 22, 2024

CLAYBOURNE ELDER: I WANT TO BE BAD is a one-man concert and comedy show from the Utah native and Broadway star that entertains, draws you in, and ultimately pulls at the heartstrings. It runs for five shows through Sunday, March 24 at Salt Lake Acting Company as part of the theatre’s Making Space for Artists program.

Review: ENCORE at the Eccles Theater was the Event of the Year
Review: ENCORE at the Eccles Theater was the Event of the Year
March 12, 2024

ENCORE: A MUSICAL REVIEW at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, featuring Broadway stars Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, and Jessica Vosk, was undeniably Utah’s musical theatre event of the year.

Review: MJ at the Eccles Theater is Iconic
Review: MJ at the Eccles Theater is Iconic
February 28, 2024

The national tour of MJ, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is a restrained, realistic snapshot of one brief but significant period in Michael Jackson’s life that serves as a springboard for an entertaining, if meandering, realization of iconic music and images from his career.



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