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Review: ENCORE at the Eccles Theater was the Event of the Year Photo Review: ENCORE at the Eccles Theater was the Event of the Year
by Tyler Hinton - 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 Photo Review: MJ at the Eccles Theater is Iconic
by Tyler Hinton - 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....

Review: BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company is Next-Level Photo Review: BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company is Next-Level
by Tyler Hinton - February 25, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of BONNIE & CLYDE is a prime example of the next-level work that’s come from the theatre lately as the product of world-class performers and creative teams. There’s a reason why they bill themselves as “Utah’s premier professional theatre.”  If you haven’t given ...

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Artfully, Attentively Staged Photo Review: Hale Centre Theatre's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Artfully, Attentively Staged
by Tyler Hinton - February 02, 2024

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy resists the urge to simply replicate what has been done before, yet still celebrates what is so beloved about the piece. The artful presentation feels intimate and emotionally resonant, which is unexpected for such a large-scale prod...

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's CLUE is a Madcap Mystery Photo Review: Hale Centre Theatre's CLUE is a Madcap Mystery
by Tyler Hinton - January 20, 2024

CLUE: ON STAGE is a madcap mystery marvelously run amok on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage....

Review: NATIVE GARDENS is Blossoming at Pioneer Theatre Company Photo Review: NATIVE GARDENS is Blossoming at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Tyler Hinton - January 13, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company’s blossoming production of NATIVE GARDENS is both thought provoking and flat out entertaining thanks to the timely script, solid performances, and extraordinary set. If you’re wondering whether this is one worth seeing, stop wondering and just go. ...

Review: SIX Is Changing “Herstory” At The Eccles Theater Photo Review: SIX Is Changing “Herstory” At The Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - January 10, 2024

The national tour of SIX THE MUSICAL, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is changing “herstory” with its catchy songs, stirring performances, and messages of empowerment.  There’s nothing else quite like SIX, and there’s no better time to check it out than right here at the Eccles! ...

Review: MAMMA MIA! at the Eccles Theater is Frothy Fun Photo Review: MAMMA MIA! at the Eccles Theater is Frothy Fun
by Tyler Hinton - December 20, 2023

The national tour of MAMMA MIA!, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is frothy fun with powerhouse vocals. If you’re a fan of MAMMA MIA! (and by this point you know if you are), come back and enjoy the party!...

Review: CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT at Pioneer Theatre Company Could Become a Perennial Photo Review: CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT at Pioneer Theatre Company Could Become a Perennial Holiday Favorite
by Tyler Hinton - December 04, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company’s not-to-be-missed production of the brand-new musical CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT is worthy of becoming a perennial holiday favorite, perfectly delivering feel-good nostalgia in a beautifully wrapped contemporary package. ...

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's ELF THE MUSICAL is Sparklejollytwinklejingley Photo Review: Hale Centre Theatre's ELF THE MUSICAL is Sparklejollytwinklejingley
by Tyler Hinton - November 18, 2023

ELF THE MUSICAL on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a “sparklejollytwinklejingley” celebration of the joys of Christmas. ...

Review: MY FAIR LADY at the Eccles Theater is Entrancing Photo Review: MY FAIR LADY at the Eccles Theater is Entrancing
by Tyler Hinton - November 15, 2023

The national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater revival of MY FAIR LADY, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is a glowing, entrancing production of the beloved musical. ...

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Does the Time Warp at Pioneer Theatre Company Photo Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Does the Time Warp at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Tyler Hinton - October 21, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW does the Time Warp in a winking, interactive display of decadence....

Review: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Hale Center Theater Orem is Fanciful Photo Review: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Hale Center Theater Orem is Fanciful
by Tyler Hinton - October 19, 2023

The Hale Academy Theater for Young Audiences production of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Hale Center Theater Orem is juicy fun for parents and kids to enjoy together. Fans of Roald Dahl and Pasek and Paul will find much to enjoy in this fanciful production....

Review: SLEEPY HOLLOW THE MUSICAL at West Valley Arts is Spirited Photo Review: SLEEPY HOLLOW THE MUSICAL at West Valley Arts is Spirited
by Tyler Hinton - October 07, 2023

SLEEPY HOLLOW THE MUSICAL at West Valley Arts is a spirited twist on the familiar tale filled with earnest performances. If you’re looking for a seasonal show a bit different from the rest or a fresh musical you haven’t seen over and over again, you may want to give this one a try. ...

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Pioneer Theatre Company Whisks Away the Audie Photo Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Pioneer Theatre Company Whisks Away the Audience
by Tyler Hinton - September 27, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS whisks the audience away to an engaging evening....

Review: Zachary Levi's Solo Concert Debut Dazzled at FanX Photo Review: Zachary Levi's Solo Concert Debut Dazzled at FanX
by Tyler Hinton - September 22, 2023

Hollywood and Broadway star Zachary Levi made his solo concert debut on Thursday, September 21, dazzling the sold-out crowd of fans in Salt Lake City with swagger and a set of big band favorites titled COME DANCE WITH ME: AN EVENING OF SWINGING HITS....

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS is Intrepid Photo Review: Hale Centre Theatre's AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS is Intrepid
by Tyler Hinton - September 21, 2023

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is an intrepid, invigorating interpretation of a classic. The play itself is not as expressive as the production, but director Dave Tinney and his team of designers have made a series of bold choices that are certainly nothin...

Review: BEETLEJUICE at the Eccles Theater is Eye-Popping Photo Review: BEETLEJUICE at the Eccles Theater is Eye-Popping
by Tyler Hinton - August 09, 2023

The national tour of BEETLEJUICE, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is an eye-popping spectacle that tickles the funny bone and warms the soul....

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Thriller is Enthrallingly Enigmatic Photo Review: Hale Centre Theatre's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Thriller is Enthrallingly Enigmatic
by Tyler Hinton - August 07, 2023

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, currently playing on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage, is a straight play murder mystery thriller (not the recent Broadway musical) that skillfully weaves the tale of a deception just as clever as but much more sinister than anything Frank Abagnale, Jr. employed. This is a ...

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC At Sundance Summer Theatre Photo Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC At Sundance Summer Theatre
by Hayley Westwood - July 31, 2023

What did our critic think of BWW REVIEW: THE SOUND OF MUSIC AT SUNDANCE SUMMER THEATRE at Sundance Summer Theatre?...

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's FINDING NEMO, JR. is a Splashy Good Time Photo Review: Hale Centre Theatre's FINDING NEMO, JR. is a Splashy Good Time
by Tyler Hinton - July 20, 2023

Disney’s FINDING NEMO, JR. is currently playing matinee performances on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy as part of the Hale Arts and Education Program. With a tuneful score from the Oscar-winning composers of FROZEN and the theatre’s renowned production values on display, it’s a splashy ...

Review: The World Premiere of THE PRINCIPLE WIFE is Compelling and Nuanced Photo Review: The World Premiere of THE PRINCIPLE WIFE is Compelling and Nuanced
by Tyler Hinton - July 11, 2023

THE PRINCIPLE WIFE at the Covey Center for the Arts is the world premiere of a new musical that proves to be a compelling, nuanced treatment of the human condition.  It deserves broad recognition and success as it moves forward in its imperative future life....

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's Gripping NEWSIES is Grounded and Gritty Photo Review: Hale Centre Theatre's Gripping NEWSIES is Grounded and Gritty
by Tyler Hinton - July 09, 2023

The new production of Disney’s NEWSIES on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy pays homage to the original while adding an element of grittiness that hearkens to the film and further back to the pages of history. ...

Review: TARZAN at Tuacahn with Josh Strickland is Euphoric Photo Review: TARZAN at Tuacahn with Josh Strickland is Euphoric
by Tyler Hinton - July 10, 2023

Josh Strickland, who originated the role of Tarzan on Broadway and appears on the original cast recording, leads Disney’s TARZAN at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre.  The entire production lives up to its star with a heightened reality that equals the euphoria conjured by such an unparalleled opportunity....

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Tuacahn is a Confectionary Delight Photo Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Tuacahn is a Confectionary Delight
by Tyler Hinton - July 05, 2023

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre is a confectionary delight for families to enjoy together. ...



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Disney's Frozen in Salt Lake City Disney's Frozen
Tuacahn Amphitheatre (5/3 - 10/17)
Lore of the Rings in Salt Lake City Lore of the Rings
Off-Broadway Theatre (4/5 - 4/27)
Anastasia in Salt Lake City Anastasia
Tuacahn Amphitheatre (5/17 - 10/18)
BITTER LEMON in Salt Lake City BITTER LEMON
Plan-B Theatre (4/11 - 4/28)
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes in Salt Lake City The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Capitol Theater (5/25 - 5/25)
Jersey Boys (PG Rated) in Salt Lake City Jersey Boys (PG Rated)
Tuacahn Amphitheatre (7/13 - 10/19)
Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical in Salt Lake City Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical
Tuacahn Indoor Hafen Theatre (6/21 - 8/10)
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