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Genie works some magic at Polk Elementary School

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 OGDEN — Will the princess marry Aladdin or will the evil Omar stop the wedding? Come find out in Polk Elementary School’s adaptation of the story of “Aladdin.”The hourlong performance, presented by... more

Utah Shakespeare Festival to produce all the Bard's plays

Saturday, May 12, 2012 CEDAR CITY -- The Utah Shakespeare Festival wants to give its patrons even the most obscure of the Bard's works.The company plans to produce each of William Shakespeare's 38 plays over the next 12... more

Plan-B's SLAM packs adrenaline-filled punch

Amy Nicholson Thursday, May 10, 2012 Nearly a decade ago, Jerry Rapier and Cheryl Cluff of Plan-B Theatre decided to bring to Utah a 24-hour theatre event concept -- one that had been tried in other areas of the country -- and the first... more

'Xanadu' amuses at Grand Theatre

J. Michael Call Wednesday, May 9, 2012 The fun, joy, light and laughter that hit Weber State University last fall like a laser bolt from the '80s is about to strike Salt Lake City as a perky Greek muse and her sisters rise once again.... more

'Wicked' tickets set to go on sale

J. Michael Call Tuesday, May 8, 2012 'It's not easy being green, and it wasn't easy to get tickets to the musical "Wicked" when it came through Utah a few years ago. Now there's another chance for Utahns to see the megahit musical as it... more

Princesses go on quest to save kingdom

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 OGDEN — Three children go on a mission to save a drought-ravaged kingdom as the nonprofit youth group True North presents the play “The Quest” this week at Weber State University.In the musical... more

Out & About: Grow weary of 'Man of La Mancha'? Impossible!

J. Michael Call Monday, May 7, 2012 There are certain shows in the wonderful world of musical theater that, while I love them, I think I've reached my maximum amount of safe exposure. "Cats," "Les Miserables," "Phantom of the Opera," "... more

Jeff Foxworthy, Brian Regan fans may enjoy Jamie Maxfield

Thursday, May 3, 2012 OGDEN — An upcoming comedian appearing at Wiseguys Comedy Club has been described as a cross between Brian Regan and Jeff Foxworthy.See what kind of laughs that combo brings out when Jamie Maxfield... more

'Sweeney Todd' extended at DaVinci

J. Michael Call Wednesday, May 2, 2012 OGDEN — Due to popular demand, the DaVinci Academy has extended its run of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”The production is directed by Adam Slee, who said the private charter... more

Box Elder County teens riff on Shakespeare with 'A Mid-School Night's Dream'

J. Michael Call Wednesday, May 2, 2012 BRIGHAM CITY — What happens when a drama club attempts to put on a Shakespeare play in a haunted theater? Comedy of Shakespearean proportions, of course, as “A Mid-School Night’s Dream” opens... more