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Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop To Present SISTER SUFFRAGISTS AND THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTER
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.

Review: SOUVENIR at Pioneer Theatre Company Lifts Spirits
by Tyler Hinton - Dec 10, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company’s professional production of SOUVENIR, playing in the new Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse, is a gentle comedy that lifts spirits and is filled with diverting music.

Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present Reading of THE (MiS)EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG CASSIE JONZE
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 24, 2024

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop will present a virtual play reading of 'The (Mis)Education of the Young Cassie Jonze,' a compelling new work by playwright Cris E. Bla today at 1pm.

Linda Mugleston & Bob Walton to Star in SOUVENIR at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company will present Stephen Temperley’s Souvenir, “a fantasia on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins,” in December. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Continues 2024-25 Season With WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop continues its 2024-25 season with a reading of WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN by Emma Y. Lai, exploring identity and romance among Asian American friends.

Lineup Set for History Theatre's Raw Stages Workshops
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

History Theatre in Saint Paul revealed the lineup for its Fall Raw Stages Festival, featuring four staged readings, two salons, and a festival celebration. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Pioneer Theatre Company to Present Utah Premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company will present the Utah premiere of Prayer for the French Republic by Joshua Harmon. PTC is among the first theatre companies in the nation to be granted the rights to the three-time Tony-nominated play. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Opens 2024-25 New Play Reading Season with SCORPIO'S TAIL
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024

Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop announced the 2024/25 season with a new play reading of SCORPIO'S TAIL by Alan Kilpatrick, directed by Garland Thompson Jr., in partnership with the Billie Holiday Theatre.

Pioneer Theatre Company Presents Tony And Olivier Award-Winner JERSEY BOYS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company has announced its production of JERSEY BOYS, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, bringing the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to the stage.

Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Closes Virtual Play Reading Series with IMPOSSIBLE THEORIES OF US
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, in partnership with the Billie Holiday Theatre, will continue its Sunday Virtual Play Reading Series on Zoom with Impossible Theories of Us by John Mabey.

Video: Trailer: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2024

Get a first look at Pioneer Theatre Company's Utah premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, now on stage through May 25th 2024. The musical is written by by Dave Malloy and adapted from Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company is Deliciously Opulent
by Tyler Hinton - 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.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Apr 26, 2024

Go inside rehearsals for Pioneer Theatre Company's Utah premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 from May 10-25, 2024. Written by Dave Malloy and adapted from Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, the 12-time Tony-nominated musical is described as follows:

Utah Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Opens at Pioneer Theatre Company in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company will present the Utah premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 from May 10-25, 2024. Written by Dave Malloy and adapted from Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace.

Video: Production Highlights: BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Mar 5, 2024

Get a first look at Pioneer Theatre Company's BONNIE & CLYDE - playing now through March 9. In the video, watch previews of the music including 'God's Arms Are Always Open', 'How 'Bout a Dance?', 'When I Drive' and 'This World Will Remember Us'.

Review: BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company is Next-Level
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 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 PTC a try, now is the time to see what you’ve been missing.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024

Get a first look at rehearsals for Pioneer Theatre Company's production of Bonnie & Clyde, on stage from February 23-March 9, 2024.

Pioneer Theatre Company Presents Tony Nominated Musical BONNIE & CLYDE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

PTC presents the Tony-nominated musical 'Bonnie & Clyde' in Utah, marking the first professional production of the show in the state.

Alanna Saunders & Michael William Nigro to Star in BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company will present Bonnie & Clyde. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

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

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