Stage

'Little Shop' benefit hopes to help some smiles

J. Michael Call Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Anyone who has seen "Little Shop of Horrors" knows that Orin Scrivello, DDS, is the worst dentist in musical theater history. But an upcoming production of the popular musical hopes to help the... more

Young boy faces his fears in ‘Hairy Man’

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 LOGAN — Unicorn Children’s Theatre is presenting a spine-tingling tale of a young boy who faces his greatest fears within the realms of a mysterious, magical swamp.In “Wiley and the Hairy Man,” the... more

'Lion King' surpasses 'Phantom' at Broadway box office

Mark Kennedy Monday, April 9, 2012 NEW YORK -- Very quietly, almost stealthily, a new king has been inaugurated on Broadway.Box-office figures released today show that "The Lion King" last week swiped the title of Broadway's all-time... more

WSU professor directs 'evolutionary comedy' at SLAC

Amy K. Stewart Monday, April 9, 2012 Weber State University theater professor Tracy Callahan of Ogden is directing a new play, "Course 86B in the Catalogue.""I love working here at Weber State with my students, but it's also fun to get... more

Orchesis dance troupe unravels 'COIL' at Weber State

Amy K. Stewart Wednesday, April 4, 2012 A performance that portrays a diversity of subjects -- including political debate and idleness -- through artistic dance and song will be presented by Weber State University's department of... more

Logan High's Katie Francis wins acting award

J. Michael Call Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Comedy icon Carol Burnett continues to inspire younger generations as one young actress from Logan High School can attest.Katie Francis won best supporting actress at the Utah High School Musical... more

Shakespeare Festival brings free ‘Dream’ to Ogden High

Sunday, April 1, 2012 OGDEN — A free performance of the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s touring production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be presented Monday, April 2, in the newly renovated Ogden High School auditorium.... more

'Book of Mormon' tour kicks off in August in Denver

Thursday, March 29, 2012 NEW YORK -- Gavin Creel will be on board when the national tour of "The Book of Mormon" kicks off this summer.Producers announced Thursday that Creel, a two time Tony Award-nominee for "Hair" and "... more

'Earnest' opens in CenterPoint's black-box theater

J. Michael Call Thursday, March 29, 2012 CenterPoint Legacy Theatre has a black little secret that is about to see the light of day -- or rather, some stage lighting -- as it presents a "trivial little comedy" that has kept audiences... more

High school students seek trip to Broadway

J. Michael Call Thursday, March 29, 2012 LOGAN -- Some Top of Utah high school students have their sights set on Broadway after receiving best-actor and best-actress nominations in musicals at their respective high schools.The students will... more