Category: The Artistic Reviews of a Traveling Malcontent

For most people achieving the elusive American dream can be as rare as finding a two dollar bill. While many may feel the call few are ever chosen when it comes to those who bare the fruits of their pursuit. T.J. Brady is one of those fortunate souls who had the passion and courage to…

If all the world’s a stage and art serves to imitate life then it’s easy to understand why many theatre audiences are drawn to the simple pleasures of musicals and comedies.  But every once in a while comes a play that asks us to think instead of laugh and to wax philosophical rather than tapping…

February is generally known for snow, groundhogs, and overspending on roses and heart shaped chocolates.  This year however, at least for theatre lovers here in Salt Lake City, February will also be full of song, dance, and hysterical hilarity when the Tony Award winning hit musical “The Producers” brings its comedic genius to the Capitol…

If you’ve seen one Mel Brook’s movie you’ve seen them all.  Brook’s signature brand of screwball humor and impromptu song and dance is evident in nearly all his comedy classics like “Spaceballs” to “Blazing Saddles” and everything else in between.  So it should come as no surprise that when Brook’s decided to bring “The Producers”…

With a presidential election year upon us it reignites the never ending discussions of social responsibility as well as bringing about a desire to see the elite of our society unmasked during presidential debates for the hypocrites we are so sure they are. Which is why this is the perfect time for Pioneer Theatre Company’s…

For those who love rich dramatic period pieces like “Downtown Abbey” or compelling mystery thrillers like the movie “Clue” Pioneer Theatre Company is bringing just the right mix of both with the critically acclaimed “An Inspector Calls”  which will pay a visit to Salt Lake City from February 19th through March 5th “It absolutely a…

If laughter is truly the best medicine than U students and comedy lovers alike are in for a treat when the king of sarcastic and self-deprecating humor, Brian Regan, makes a house call to Salt Lake City at the Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 18th and the 19th. “I’m trying to do what is…

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…