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Ben Lomond High revives 'Charlie Brown'

J. Michael Call Wednesday, April 25, 2012 OGDEN -- Happiness is a high school musical, especially when the characters in that musical are some of the most beloved comic-strip characters of all time.Ben Lomond High School presents the musical... more

Comedian believes in audience participation

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 OGDEN — If you sit up close at a Paul Sheffield event, you may be doing more than watching the show — you may find yourself in it.That’s the promise from the resume of this Salt Lake City native and... more

DaVinci Academy tackles 'Sweeney Todd'

J. Michael Call Wednesday, April 25, 2012 OGDEN -- Looking for a pie or a shave? You'd best avoid a certain Fleet Street establishment run by one Mrs. Lovett and a fellow formerly known as Benjamin Barker.But if you're looking for an... more

Special-needs folks present 'The Town Called No-Name'

J. Michael Call Wednesday, April 25, 2012 ROY — There’s a rip-roaring time brewing this weekend in a town called No-Name.“The Town Called No-Name” is an original musical production presented by the Weber West Special Needs Mutual, an... more

Have a laugh and help raise donor awareness

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 OGDEN — A fundraiser to increase awareness about the need for organ, eye and tissue donation takes place Thursday, April 26, at Wiseguys Comedy Club, 269 Historic 25th St.The annual “Laugh Till It... more

Symposium examines ‘Of Mice and Men’

Saturday, April 21, 2012 SOUTH OGDEN — The final offering of Utah Opera’s season will be Carlisle Floyd’s 1969 adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic American novel “Of Mice and Men.” Be prepared for that opening by... more

‘South Pacific’ still entertaining, teaching

J. Michael Call Friday, April 20, 2012 There’s nothing like a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to entertain — and to teach.One of the duo’s most famous and groundbreaking shows opens next week at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre as the theater... more

Millies tap dance through the Roaring Twenties

Amy Nicholson Thursday, April 19, 2012 The Roaring Twenties were full of energy, optimism and changing social norms -- all themes that are captured in the comical "Thoroughly Modern Millie," onstage at the Terrace Plaza Playhouse... more

Actor saves the day with his voice

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 I grew up with the 1986 version of "Little Shop of Horrors," directed by Frank Oz. I'm pretty sure I'm in this career because of the love I had for that tired and worn-out VHS. I believe it was the... more

Out & About: Musical theater nerd in total sync with 'Little Shop of Horrors'

J. Michael Call Wednesday, April 18, 2012 DISCLAIMER: I'm a bit of a nerd; specifically, a musical theater nerd, and an even bigger nerd when it comes to the musical comedy "Little Shop of Horrors." A friend and I used to listen obsessively... more