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Zachary Murray Named New General Manager of Utah Shakespeare Festival
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2014


After an extensive search and interview process, the Utah Shakespeare Festival recently announced the hiring of Zachary Murray as its new general manager.

Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts Breaks Ground at Southern Utah University
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 28, 2014


Today the cultural landscape of southern Utah was forever changed as the first shovel broke ground on the long awaited Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts on the campus of Southern Utah University. The Center is predicted to further establish Cedar City as a regional arts mecca.

We Players' MACBETH Will Return to Fort Point this June
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2014


We Players, in partnership with the National Park Service / Golden Gate National Recreation Area will present a site-integrated production of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Fort Point, the civil war era fortress located beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. The production previews May 30 - June 1, then runs June 5 through June 29, 2014, Thursday through Sunday. Tickets sales begin March 17. For press ticket reservations and more information please call 415.547.0189 or email press@weplayers.org.

Best Buy Theater Announces Feb-March 2014 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2014


BEST BUY THEATER has announced its upcoming shows and events for February and March 2014. Details below!

We Players to Remount MACBETH at Fort Point, 6/5-29
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 3, 2014


We Players, in partnership with the National Park Service / Golden Gate National Recreation Area, will present a site-integrated production of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Fort Point, the civil war era fortress located beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. The production previews May 30 - June 1, then runs June 5 through June 29, 2014, Thursday through Sunday. Tickets sales begin March 17.

52nd Season Soars at the Utah Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2013


The Utah Shakespeare Festival soared this year in more ways than one. Not only did the Festival produce a regional premiere of a Tony Award-winning play, it continued the Complete the Canon initiative, started the History Cycle, and the company is preparing to break ground on a new arts center. The Festival continues to push the envelope and through countless hours and a resilient company of artists, the Festival once again received tremendous praise this year for an artistically successful season.

Long-Time Utah Shakespeare Festival Dramaturg Michael Flachmann Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2013


It is with deep sadness that the Utah Shakespeare Festival shares the news of the passing of long-time Festival dramaturg, author and friend, Dr. Michael Flachmann due to a sudden illness on August 8, 2013 in Cedar City, Utah. He was 70.

2013 Utah Shakespeare Festival Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2013


The Utah Shakespeare Festival previously announced the casting of the first eight actors for the 2013 season. All are familiar faces, having appeared at the Festival in the past. Actors slated to appear include: Corey Jones, Melinda Parrett, Henry Woronicz, Roderick Peeples, Melinda Pfundstein, Quinn Mattfeld, David Ivers, and Barbara Bednarczuk.

Photo Flash: Utah Shakespeare's Las Vegas Fundraising Event
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2013


The Utah Shakespeare Festival held its sixth annual fundraising event at Lawry's The Prime Rib Restaurant in Las Vegas on April 25, and the night was a huge success, raising over $40,000. Check out photos from the fundraiser below!

2013 Utah Shakespeare Festival Announces First Round of Casting
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2013


The Utah Shakespeare Festival recently announced the casting of the first eight actors for the 2013 season. All are familiar faces, having appeared at the Festival in the past. Actors slated to appear thus far are Corey Jones, Melinda Parrett, Henry Woronicz, Roderick Peeples, Melinda Pfundstein, Quinn Mattfeld, David Ivers, and Barbara Bednarczuk.

LET'S SING A SHOWTUNE Opens 1/18 at San Francisco's Alcove Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 3, 2013


Kick off 2013 in style, with a brand-new musical revue featuring the songs of Bay Area composer Ron Lytle.

Utah Shakespeare Festival Looks Forward Toward the Next 50 Years
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 5, 2012


The Utah Shakespeare Festival just finished its largest and most successful season to date for the summer and fall of 2012. The unofficial tagline of this season was, "the only thing bigger than 50 is 51" and the cast, crew, directors, designers, and management certainly lived up to the challenge. Ben Fulton from the Salt Lake Tribune said it best, "No relaxing. No easy breaks. Just more innovative programming, risk-taking and tight scheduling that will carry William Shakespeare's torch into more rigorous years for the Tony Award-winning theater company."

CREED Performs at Melbourne, FL's King Arts Center Tonight, 8/30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2012


Since their formation in 1995, Tallahassee natives Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (guitar), Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums), better known as Creed, have gone on to be one of the most successful bands in rock history; selling close to thirty-five million albums and millions of concert tickets.

Utah Shakespeare Festival Adds One Week, Additional Performances to Fall Schedule
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 27, 2012


Today the Utah Shakespeare Festival announced that it is extending its current season due to the overwhelming interest from Festival guests and fans in the fall plays. Les Misérables, Hamlet and Stones in His Pockets will run one additional week, through October 27. In addition, the Festival has added new Monday evening performances of Les Misérables on October 1, 8, and 15.

Utah Shakespeare Festival Hosts Jubilee Garden Party Today, 8/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2012


The fourth annual Jubilee Garden Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight, August 12. Enjoy a relaxing, summer evening with food, drinks and entertainment presented in conjunction with the Cedar City Music Arts and the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Utah Shakespeare Festival Hosts Jubilee Garden Party, 8/12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2012


Tickets are on sale now for the fourth annual Jubilee Garden Party at 6:30 p.m. on August 12. Enjoy a relaxing, summer evening with food, drinks and entertainment presented in conjunction with the Cedar City Music Arts and the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Tickets are only $30 and can be purchased in person at the Festival Ticket Office or by calling 1-800-PLAYTIX.

Family Matinee THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Plays at Utah Shakespeare Festival, Now thru 8/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2012


Always seeking creative ways to introduce new audiences to live theatre, the Utah Shakespeare Festival has announced the return of Festival Family Days and Student Access cards. Both programs encourage and invite a younger demographic to attend the Festival.

CREED to Perform At King Arts Center, 8/30
by Laura Meltzer - Jun 25, 2012


Since their formation in 1995, Tallahassee natives Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (guitar), Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums), better known as Creed, have gone on to be one of the most successful bands in rock history; selling close to thirty-five million albums and millions of concert tickets.

Utah Shakespeare Festival Presents LES MISÉRABLES, Now thru 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2012


The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents Les Misérables, one of the world's most popular shows and Broadway's third longest running musical. The show will be playing in the Randall L. Jones Theatre from tonight, June 23 to October 20.

Creed Comes to Melbourne, FL's King Center, 8/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2012


CREED is set to play the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Fla. on Thursday, Aug 30 at 8pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 29th at noon, and start at $40.50 (inclusive of ticketing fees).

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