Month: February 2019

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…

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…