Stage

‘A Christmas Carol’ ghost on the prowl

J. Michael Call Friday, November 25, 2011 If "humbugs" are flying freely, door knockers are behaving strangely and chains are rattling, it can only mean one thing: Jacob Marley and a few ghostly friends are about to scare straight an old... more

'Nutcracker' goes onstage in Logan

Thursday, November 24, 2011 LOGAN -- The Sugar Plum Fairy dances for Clara once again in the Cache Valley Civic Ballet's performance of "The Nutcracker."The classic holiday ballet unfolds at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and... more

Young dancers make holiday magic

Linda East Brady Friday, November 18, 2011 Each September, ballet companies around the world audition young dancers who want one special thing for Christmas -- to dance "The Nutcracker" with a professional ballet troupe.Since 1955, Ballet... more

‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ at Roy High

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 ROY — Roy High School will present the stage musical “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” opening Thursday for a four-day run.The 1925 play tells the story of a blond show girl, Lorelei Lee, who boards an... more

Alice falls down rabbit hole in Farmington show

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 FARMINGTON — Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the... more

Dancer performs work inspired by birth of her first child

Amy Nicholson Friday, November 11, 2011 During her days as a student at Weber State University, Josie Patterson-Halford was recognized with Outstanding Performer and Outstanding Choreographer awards in the dance program.Next week, she... more

There's no place like Diva Land for North Ogden native

J. Michael Call Friday, November 11, 2011 Sally Field may not be in his current repertoire, but North Ogden native Alan Palmer may be feeling a little like Sybil after performing his one-man show "Fabulous Divas of Hollywood."Palmer, a... more

Occupy Wall Street gives renewed meaning to 'Hair'

J. Michael Call Thursday, November 10, 2011 SALT LAKE CITY — The Occupy Wall Street movement gives new relevance to the granddaddy of rock musicals, which celebrates the “flower power” movement of the 1960s. A new production of “Hair: The... more

Davis High lends stage to 'Fiddler on the Roof'

Thursday, November 10, 2011 KAYSVILLE — If you love the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” here is an opportunity to see it performed live with a pit orchestra.“Fiddler” is the story of Tevye, a poor milkman struggling with... more

Action-star wannabes turn out for Fremont High's 'Seven Brides'

J. Michael Call Thursday, November 10, 2011 When Fremont High School theater teacher Aubrey Obray wanted to get more male students involved in the school musical, she settled on a boys-will-be-boys tactic."Do you want to kiss girls and fight?... more