Salt Lake City Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 9

BWW Review: A Date Night to Remember at CenterPoint Legacy's LEND ME A TENOR
by Hayley Westwood - January 23, 2019

Skip the traditional Valentine's Day dinner and a movie and treat yourself to a truly magical experience-a night at the theatre!...

BWW Review: GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE at Hale Centre Theatre is Engaging
by Tyler Hinton - January 15, 2019

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER on Hale Centre Theatre's Jewel Box Stage features gorgeous vocals and engaging, constantly changing characters and locations....

BWW Review: THE ODD COUPLE at Hale Center Theater Orem
by Blair Howell - January 11, 2019

THE ODD COUPLE, Neil Simon's standout work, is handsomely staged at Hale Center Theater Orem. Good friends become bad housemates when they find themselves separated from their spouses. Director David Morgan shows a deft ability to keep the antics at a quick pace and brings out the contrasting person...

BWW Review: Pioneer Theatre Company's THE LION IN WINTER is Regal and Relevant
by Tyler Hinton - January 07, 2019

THE LION IN WINTER at Pioneer Theatre Company is a regal production that also feels relevant to contemporary life. Pioneer Theatre Company consistently produces high quality theatre, and THE LION IN WINTER is no exception with its strong concept, execution and entertainment value....

BWW Review: KRISTIN CHENOWETH SINGS WITH (AND PRAISES OF) THE TABERNACLE CHOIR AT TEMPLE SQUARE
by Hayley Westwood - December 20, 2018

Throughout the weekend of Dec. 13-15, a total of 63,000 people filled the Conference Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hear Chenoweth perform with the choir for its annual Christmas concert....

BWW Review: Hale Centre Theatre Stages a Wonderful THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Tyler Hinton - December 15, 2018

The wonderful THE WIZARD OF OZ on Hale Centre Theatre's Centre Stage is a spectacle that pays tribute to the classic movie while standing in its own ruby slippers....

BWW Review: Carol-ing Along in CenterPoint Legacy's 5 CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS
by Hayley Westwood - December 12, 2018

If the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has you down, take a couple hours to yourself and head to Centerville for this refreshing show! You'll forget all your troubles as you laugh the night away with five incredibly talented, and incredibly hilarious, women named Carol (and Cousin Ray!)....

BWW Review: FINDING NEVERLAND at the Eccles Theater is Imaginative
by Tyler Hinton - December 05, 2018

The national tour of FINDING NEVERLAND at the Eccles Theater is imaginative and filled with passion and childlike wonder....

BWW Review: Blessings for All in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Hale Centre Theatre
by Hayley Westwood - December 05, 2018

While the tale has long been a classic, and the story much beloved at Christmastime, the direction and cast of the Hale Centre Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL will make you feel as though it's the first time you're seeing it....

BWW Review: Pink, Pink And Nothing But Pink At SLAC's Perfectly Performed PINKALICIOUS
by Blair Howell - December 05, 2018

At Salt Lake Acting Company, PINKALICIOUS is perfectly presented. And perfectly pink. Shall I say it? Yes, I'll say it: You'll be tickled pink....

BWW Review: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at Good Company Theatre
by Blair Howell - December 04, 2018

CAROLINE, OR CHANGE is not your typical Broadway musical. Director Teresa Sanderson helped me understand that when she explained at a preview that it was originally conceived as an opera. A chamber opera would be more accurate. And it helps to keep in mind the structure of American short stories so ...

BWW Review: Pioneer Theatre Company's MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY is Truly Enjoyable
by Tyler Hinton - December 03, 2018

MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY is a joyous delight of a holiday offering, deepening the story of the characters we know and love while offering a new romance to root for....

BWW Review: SCERA's THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL is a Feel-Good Utah Premiere
by Tyler Hinton - December 01, 2018

The Utah premiere of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL, presented by the SCERA Center for the Arts, is a great family night out for the holidays. ...

BWW Review: Singing Loud for All To Hear in CenterPoint Legacy's ELF THE MUSICAL.
by Hayley Westwood - November 29, 2018

If smiling is your favorite and you delight in all things Christmas, then gather your friends and family and head to CenterPoint Legacy Theatre in December!...

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at the Eccles Theater is Captivating
by Tyler Hinton - November 07, 2018

The first national tour of COME FROM AWAY brings an exceptionally special show to the Eccles Theater in a captivating, pitch-perfect production.  There's a reason COME FROM AWAY became such a breakaway hit on Broadway.  It strikes a chord due to its humanity, humor, and emotional connections.  Salt ...

BWW Review: Pioneer Theatre Company's SWEENEY TODD is Sweeping
by Tyler Hinton - October 27, 2018

Pioneer Theatre Company's sweeping production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET is unsettling and yet fulfilling. It is a magnificent achievement with Broadway-level performances, direction and design....

BWW Review: GOOD STANDING Premiere at Plan-B Theatre
by Blair Howell - October 19, 2018

Augmenting an impressive resume, GOOD STANDING's solo actor Austin Archer establishes an immediate bond with audience members in his typical genial fashion. I was anticipating a more forceful reaction given the final severity of the court, but with artistic director Jerry Rapier helming as director,...

BWW Review: GHOST a Pale Ghost to 'Ghost' at Empress Theatre
by Blair Howell - October 19, 2018

In the roles of Sam and Molly at Magna's Empress Theatre staging of GHOST, Brock Dalgleish and Camille Crawley give bravura performances, seemingly unaware of the bland script and songs....

BWW Review: Mysterious and Spooky at The Ziegfeld Theater's THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Hayley Westwood - October 16, 2018

Looking for something fun and festive to do this Halloween season? Well, it's no tricks and all treats at the Ziegfeld Theater's hysterical rendition of The Addams Family....

BWW Review: ANYTHING GOES Is the Top at Hale Orem
by Blair Howell - October 07, 2018

Hale Center Theater Orem's ANYTHING GOES crew members, aboard the luxury cruise ship or unseen production stowaways, are first-class. The gifted Jennifer Hill-Barlow as director-choreographer deeply impresses and brings brilliance to this classic gem....

BWW Review: CenterPoint Warmly Honors the Magnificence of RAGTIME
by Blair Howell - October 07, 2018

With soaring vocals and impressive stagecraft, the CenterPoint production of RAGTIME impresses....

BWW Review: Joey Contreras and Natalie Weiss Bring NYC to the Covey Center
by Tyler Hinton - October 05, 2018

Versatile musical theatre and pop composer Joey Contreras performed a special one-night-only concert of his music at the Covey Center for the Arts in Provo on October 4, 2018, featuring Natalie Weiss, who has legions of fans for her breathtaking YouTube performances of contemporary musical theatre s...

BWW Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Hale Centre Theatre is Chilling
by Tyler Hinton - September 29, 2018

WAIT UNTIL DARK on Hale Centre Theatre's Jewel Box Stage is a chilling thriller, in a successful departure from the theatre company's typical fare. The production is crafted meticulously to create an unsettling atmosphere that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats....

BWW Review: WAITRESS Brings the Best Ingredients to the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - September 26, 2018

The first national tour of WAITRESS at the Eccles Theater brings all the best ingredients for the Broadway experience with impeccable performances in a world-class production....

BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY at Salt Lake Acting Company
by Blair Howell - September 23, 2018

With A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY, opening SLAC's 48th season, director Sarah Shippobotham reveals her deft abilities to guide the staging to deeply moving effect....