Salt Lake City Theater Reviews Page 2

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
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
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
by Tyler Hinton - July 05, 2023

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

Review: BEAUTIFUL at Tuacahn is Broadway Caliber
by Tyler Hinton - July 05, 2023

The Broadway replica production of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, currently playing in Tuacahn’s indoor Hafen Theatre, is Broadway caliber—a moniker that should never be used lightly but in this case is wholly and completely warranted....

Review: RELATIVE SPACE at Creekside Theatre Fest is Intense and Contemplative
by Tyler Hinton - June 25, 2023

Creekside Theatre Fest is currently presenting the world premiere of RELATIVE SPACE: AN ATYPICAL MUSICAL at Liahona Preparatory Academy’s brand-new proscenium theatre in Pleasant Grove. The show is an intense, thought-provoking exploration of mental illness and its generational impact that is assure...

Review: LES MISERABLES at the Eccles Theater is Awe-Inspiring
by Tyler Hinton - June 21, 2023

The national tour of LES MISERABLES, now playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is an awe-inspiring production with thrilling performances and exquisite design that capture the spirit and setting of the beloved story....

Review: PUFFS at West Valley Arts is Extraordinary
by Tyler Hinton - June 19, 2023

Have you been to the West Valley Performing Arts Center (formerly Hale Centre Theatre) to see a show produced by West Valley Arts?  It truly deserves a bigger following and colossal success.  And don’t just take my word for it—it was recently named Best of State - Semi-Professional Theatre.  The bes...

Review: FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE At Creekside Theatre Fest Is Profound
by Tyler Hinton - June 12, 2023

The U.S. semi-professional premiere of FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, now playing in Pleasant Grove, is currently the only production of the musical anywhere in the world. Presented by Creekside Theatre Fest in Liahona Preparatory Academy’s black box theatre, it offers profound snapshots of the lives of seve...

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL At the Eccles Theater Is A Fitting Tribute To The Late Icon
by Tyler Hinton - May 31, 2023

As we honor the late Tina Turner upon the news of her recent passing, the national tour of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL--now playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City--is a fitting tribute to a woman who made a great impact not only on the world of music but on the world itself....

Review: THE PROM at Pioneer Theatre Company Will Lift Your Spirits
by Tyler Hinton - May 16, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company’s new production of THE PROM is a visually appealing show that’s sure to lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. ...

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's World Premiere of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN IN NEW YORK is Disarmingly Charming
by Tyler Hinton - May 14, 2023

The world premiere of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN IN NEW YORK on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage is a disarmingly charming throwback to the Golden Age musical. Commissioned by the estate of Frank Loesser (GUYS AND DOLLS, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT EVEN TRYING), it features the Oscar-nomina...

Review: ONCE at Hale Center Theater Orem is Expressively Real
by Tyler Hinton - May 08, 2023

ONCE at Hale Center Theater Orem is built on gritty realism and polished with expressive strokes of emotion. A local production of ONCE is a rare occurrence in Utah, and this one has everything going for it.  It’s truly not to be missed....

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY! is Infused with Joy
by Tyler Hinton - May 04, 2023

HELLO, DOLLY! on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy defies you not to have a good time as it woos you with its winning personality and jubilant disposition. This production of the classic musical is sincerely entertaining through and through....

Review: Wasatch Theatre Company's FUN HOME is Strikingly Impactful
by Tyler Hinton - April 18, 2023

Wasatch Theatre Company’s FUN HOME, currently playing in the black box theatre at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts in Taylorsville, is an artistically and emotionally impactful piece. ...

Review: HAIRSPRAY at the Eccles Theater is Effervescent
by Tyler Hinton - April 12, 2023

A new national tour of HAIRSPRAY, adapted from the original 2002 Broadway production, has arrived at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, bringing with it effervescent joy....

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Pioneer Theatre Company is Thought Provoking
by Tyler Hinton - April 08, 2023

​​​​​​​WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, currently playing at Pioneer Theatre Company, is a thought provoking and captivating exploration of human rights in the United States of the past, present, and future....

Review: BYU's GODSPELL is Praiseworthy
by Tyler Hinton - March 14, 2023

GODSPELL at Brigham Young University’s new West Campus Mainstage Theatre is a praiseworthy production that is joyful and worshipful. If you have any curiosity at all as to what a BYU version of GODSPELL would look like, it is well worth the effort to come and see....

Review: PUTTING IT TOGETHER at Pioneer Theatre Company is Gratifying
by Tyler Hinton - March 04, 2023

PUTTING IT TOGETHER, currently playing at Pioneer Theatre Company, is a suitable and gratifying tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim, who made an indelible mark on the history of musical theatre. ...

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the Eccles Theater is Filled with Palpable Emotion
by Tyler Hinton - March 01, 2023

The last time the national tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN played at the Eccles Theater, in March 2020, its run was cut short as the world shut down due to coronavirus. Now it's back for those who missed it and the lucky ones who get a second viewing. Filled with emotion that's almost palpable, the musical...

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's TITANIC is a Momentous Achievement
by Tyler Hinton - February 27, 2023

TITANIC THE MUSICAL on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a magnificent, heart-stopping production with set, lighting, and performances that far surpass all reasonable expectations for local theatre. Just as the original ship, this TITANIC is a wonder to behold....

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's SEE HOW THEY RUN Is Exuberant
by Tyler Hinton - February 02, 2023

SEE HOW THEY RUN on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage is an exuberant comedy that keeps you always guessing and ever entertained....

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....