The Globetrotting Adventures of a Notorious Penny Pincher
For the average comedian it would be intimidating to go from the cozy confines of a small comedy club to selling out a NBA basketball arena and even for those few comedians who could manage such a feat perhaps an even greater challenge would be to make the audience feel as though they were at…
There is nothing quite like the awakening of spring and the joy that comes from watching the early buds of the season burst open in a glorious array of flowers and leaves. Springtime is magical journey of discovery which is why it’s the perfect time of the year for Pioneer Theatre Company to present the…
One of the best things about going to the theatre is the opportunity to see talented performers at the top of their game as well as experiencing things you may not have ever encountered before. This past Friday Pioneer Theatre Company gave audiences a healthy dose of both with the premiere of “Cowgirls” which provided…
Although it’s common knowledge that all good things must come to an end certain experiences are so delightful that when the end finally comes it’s with a heavy heart. Such is the case with Pioneer Theatre Company which capped off perhaps its most eclectic season ever with the American professional premiere of the new musical…
Nothing is quite as exhilarating as being swept off your feet which is exactly the type of experience the cast and crew of 42nd Street had in mind when they invited Salt Lake City audiences to come and meet those dancing feet this past week at Capitol Theatre as the aforementioned Tony Award winning musical…
While it seems like flashy high tech Broadway productions are all the rage these days there is still one thing that never quite gets old, catchy songs, extravagant dance numbers, and of course chasing the quintessential American dream. The Tony award winning 42nd Street is all that and more and Salt Lake audiences will have…
There once was a time when I could toast the glory of a morning sunrise with a piping hot cup of fresh Starbucks coffee without choking on the sharp bitter taste of the company’s outspoken political rhetoric sliding down my throat like poison. I can almost remember the days when I could enjoy a delicious…
If you are reading this article it means at least two things: you are somewhat literate, for which I congratulate you, and classes have resumed, about which I share your pain and sorrow. It also means another Spring Break has come and gone, which suggests you probably wasted a chance to escape from winter’s harsh…
Although it’s true that all good things must come to an end, better to go out with a bang than a whimper. While it may seem like traveling through much of Italy and Austria is enough of an adventure in itself, the fact remains that with a little more time and some clever budgeting tactics,…
Although it may seem sacrilegious to say this but it is possible to eventually get tired of the ethereal beauty of the Tuscany region of Italy. After all one can only enjoy the sight of the soft rolling lush green hills brimming with vineyards of Tuscany before finally realizing that it’s all just tantalizing fantasy,…