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Review: Jessica Vosk Leaves Audience At Utah Valley University's Noorda Center Cheering For More - Twice
by Hayley Westwood - January 26, 2023

What did our critic think of JESSICA VOSK LEAVES AUDIENCE BEGGING FOR MORE - TWICE at Noorda Center For The Performing Arts?...

Review: Carmen Cusack Triumphed in BRIGHT STAR in Concert at the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - January 21, 2023

Carmen Cusack triumphantly returned to her Tony-nominated starring role of Alice Murphy in BRIGHT STAR in Concert, which played the Eccles Theater for one night only on Friday, January 20, 2023....

Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Eccles Theater is Slick and Sleek
by Tyler Hinton - January 11, 2023

The national tour of AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, now playing at the Eccles Theater, breathes life into the origins of the iconic group with slick choreography, sleek design, and dynamo performances....

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Pioneer Theatre Company is Warm-Hearted
by Tyler Hinton - December 10, 2022

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL, currently playing at Pioneer Theatre Company is a warm-hearted, wonderfully sentimental reminder of a simpler time....

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at the Eccles Theater is a Euphoric Heart-Filled Extravaganza
by Tyler Hinton - December 03, 2022

The national tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at the Eccles Theater is not just “spectacular spectacular”--it is “spectacular” a million times over with dazzling scenic and lighting design that has to be seen to be believed, and even then it feels unbelievable. The entire production is a luscious e...

Review: Mandy Patinkin at the Eccles Theater was Unconventional and Unforgettable
by Tyler Hinton - November 21, 2022

MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE played the Eccles Theater for one night only on Saturday, November 19, 2022, spotlighting the stage and screen star’s distinctive singing, acting and personality....

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID is Magical
by Tyler Hinton - November 20, 2022

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is an oceanic paradise of possibilities--you never know what new visual delight might be in store....

Review: Pioneer Theatre Company's Broadway-Bound SHUCKED Deserves to Be a Corn-Fed Hit
by Tyler Hinton - October 31, 2022

The world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical comedy SHUCKED, currently playing at Pioneer Theatre Company, is hilariously corny with story and song as sweet and juicy as fresh, buttered corn on the cob. It’s an unexpected show that grows on you as it goes along, and like kernels stuck in your te...

Review: Fabulous SISTER ACT at Hale Center Theater Orem Has Soul
by Tyler Hinton - October 15, 2022

SISTER ACT at Hale Center Theater Orem has the glitz and glamour of a disco queen and the heart and soul of a woman of the cloth. ...

Review: THE LION KING at the Eccles Theater is a Feast for the Senses
by Tyler Hinton - October 01, 2022

Read what our critic through of the national tour of THE LION KING at the Eccles Theater is a spectacle like no other--a feast for the senses with eye-popping visuals and immersive music.  It thrills with its groundbreaking application of masks and cultural puppetry techniques, along with its r...

Review: BRIGHT STAR at CenterPoint Legacy Theater
by Hayley Westwood - September 27, 2022

What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at CenterPoint Legacy Theater?...

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's LUCKY STIFF is Groovy Fun
by Tyler Hinton - September 18, 2022

LUCKY STIFF on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage opens with an ode to classic 1970s game shows, and the musical that follows is like a ride back in time via the Game Show Channel.  A captivating competition for a cash prize with lots of twists and turns, it’s just a smidge naughty but ultimately...

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the Eccles Theater is a Masterful Reimagining
by Tyler Hinton - September 07, 2022

It is rare for a straight play on Broadway to tour the country and even rarer for one to visit Utah. With its masterful writing and world-class acting, one could not think of a better choice for a transplant from NYC to SLC than the national tour of HARPER LEE’S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the Eccles T...

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN is a Buoyant Regional Premiere
by Tyler Hinton - September 06, 2022

Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is the first place you can see the new revised version of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN post-New York. And it’s a buoyant regional premiere....

Review: Jeremy Jordan Brought Down the House at BYU
by Tyler Hinton - September 03, 2022

The sold-out De Jong Concert Hall at Brigham Young University was bursting with screaming fans of Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan on Sept. 2, and he brought down the house with his mesmerizing performance....

Review: HADESTOWN at the Eccles Theater Sweeps You Away
by Tyler Hinton - August 03, 2022

The national tour of HADESTOWN at the Eccles Theater sweeps you away with its luminous and evocative storytelling. Deservedly a phenomenon of modern theatre, a trip down to HADESTOWN is one that will surely linger with you for long after....

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at West Valley Arts is a Real Blast
by Tyler Hinton - July 16, 2022

IN THE HEIGHTS at West Valley Arts is a rapturous celebration of heritage and a real blast to experience....

Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Hale Center Theater Orem is Showy but Intimate
by Tyler Hinton - July 09, 2022

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Hale Center Theater Orem is a splendidly showy but also intimately heartfelt love letter to musical theatre and its fans....

Review: SCERA's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is a Jubilant Adventure
by Tyler Hinton - July 05, 2022

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre is a jubilant adventure that captures your eyes, ears, and heart....

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's Tender SILENT SKY is Life-Affirming
by Tyler Hinton - July 01, 2022

SILENT SKY on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage is a tender testament to the triumph of the human spirit. It may be a play you haven’t heard of based on obscure history, but SILENT SKY is a life-affirming small treasure that has been lovingly brought to life in an engrossing production that dese...

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is Splashy Entertainment
by Tyler Hinton - June 20, 2022

Audiences can’t help but be won over by the splashy, nostalgic entertainment of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy....

Review: THE AUDIENCE at Creekside Theatre Fest is Riveting
by Tyler Hinton - June 18, 2022

The Creekside Theatre Fest production of THE AUDIENCE at Liahona Preparatory Academy in Pleasant Grove is riveting in its portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II's reign....

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is Sweetly Imaginative at the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - June 15, 2022

The imaginative national tour of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY wraps up its travels across the country with a final stop in Utah at the Eccles Theater. ...

BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Pioneer Theatre Company is Undeniably Satisfying
by Tyler Hinton - May 17, 2022

HELLO, DOLLY! at Pioneer Theatre Company is an undeniably satisfying new production of a delightful classic musical, headlined by the inimitable Paige Davis as Dolly....

BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Rocks the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - May 11, 2022

The national tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR rocks the Eccles Theater with its passionate, unorthodox presentation of the Passion. Read our BWW critic's review. ...