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‘Mountaintop’ staged reading at new venue

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 OGDEN — Good Company Theatre presents a staged reading of the play “The Mountaintop,” a fictional imagining of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final night on Earth.The play, written by Katori Hall,... more

Family tries to get back to normal at Zig

J. Michael Call Friday, January 11, 2013 “Next to Normal” is a family musical, but it’s not about a perfect family. It’s about a real family coping with real issues, struggling to survive, trying to love and accept one another, and... more

Old ladies, dead bodies turn up for madcap romp

Linda East Brady Friday, January 11, 2013 For some couples, being able to take direction from a spouse might make a better marriage. But for Farmington’s Josh and Jennie Richardson, it’s giving direction that keeps love alive. The two are... more

Layton High taking ‘Sentimental Journey’

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 LAYTON — An 85-year-old man looks back at his life and experiences during World War II in Layton High School’s musical revue "Sentimental Journey."The musical revue, conceived and written by... more

Treehouse celebrates 20th anniversary with musical 'Elves and the Shoemaker'

Becky Wright Thursday, January 3, 2013 Christmas is over, and the elves are just arriving at Treehouse Museum. They're not late, because these aren't the elves who work for Santa -- these elves are magical folk who specialize in making... more

All of Key Lewis' personalities committed to Wiseguys gig

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 OGDEN — Kicking off the laughs in the new year at Wiseguys Comedy Club will be California’s Key Lewis.Lewis — described as a “multiple-personality nutcase” — will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4,... more

Performers preview 'Florencia en el Amazonas' at Ogden venue

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 OGDEN — The Ogden Opera Guild hosts a symposium Sunday for Utah Opera’s upcoming production of “Florencia en el Amazonas.”“Florencia en el Amazonas,” by Daniel Catán, is the story of an opera diva... more

Hale steps up with Hitchcock comedy

J. Michael Call Monday, December 31, 2012 Alfred Hitchcock wasn't exactly known for laughs, but an adaptation of one his films goes for the comedic jugular."The 39 Steps," based on Hitchcock's 1935 suspense thriller, opens this week at Hale... more

Boys are back for tender, funny 'Forever Plaid' at Playhouse

J. Michael Call Friday, December 28, 2012 There's a moment in "Forever Plaid" when Shelby Ferrin likes to look out in the audience and see the sparkling wonderment in eyes of young and old alike."Forever Plaid" is the story of four guys --... more

Brad Bonar brings laughs, magic to Wiseguys

Wednesday, December 26, 2012 OGDEN ­ — Comedian and magician Brad Bonar is next in the lineup at Wiseguys Comedy Club, 269 Historic 25th St. He will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, and Dec. 29. The California-based... more