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Centerpoint’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’ an excellent show of talent

CENTERVILLE — Centerpoint Theater’s production of the “The Glass Menagerie” isn’t filled with laughs or very uplifting, but the show is superbly acted in an intimate setting, providing for thoughtful moments for the audience and personal introspection.The play is playwright Tennessee ...

First Bit on Two Bit to be lots of laughs

OGDEN — If you want a night of laughs from a variety of Utah comedians, Good Company’s “First Bit on Two Bit” is the show to see.As the creators and directors at Good Company were deciding on the seasonal show, they wanted to keep things in line with the year’s theme, of “Haha ...

The Zig’s ‘Back to the Present’ a parody twist on famous film

OGDEN — Fans of the popular movie, “Back to the Future” know that 2015 is significant for the film because that’s when characters Marty and Doc arrive in the future. It’s been almost 30 years since the film’s release and it is that 2015 time now. Bryan Dayley and Rick Rea have ...

Big band sounds swing into USU to ‘Celebrate America’

LOGAN — Maybe you grew up on “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” or maybe you’ve never heard of this Glenn Miller dude.Either way, toes young and old alike will get to tapping as <a href="http://www.celebrateamericashow.com/" target="_blank">“The ...

Ziegfeld’s ‘Hairspray’ a must-see

SOUTH OGDEN — Ziegfeld Theater’s production of “Hairspray” only runs for one more week, but don’t miss it. The show is packed with laughs, great singing and great acting by a cast with great chemistry both on and off stage.The show is a Ziegfeld debut for Emily Woods who stars as ...

Next Stage Productions conjures up realm of ‘Arabian Nights’

CLEARFIELD — Take a journey to the mystical, magical world of sultans and queens, grand viziers and harems, in a new original production of “Arabian Nights.”The play, created by a team of writers with <a href="http://www.nextstageproductions.org/home" target="_blank">Next ...

Scurry to see local actors in ‘Oklahoma!’ surrey

There’s a bright golden haze on the Hale Centre Theatre stage and Adam Dietlein is only too happy to be singing about it.“Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’ ” is one of “Oklahoma!”’s most iconic songs, the Bountiful actor says, a familiar tune to which many can relate.“I think more ...

‘Shrek’ stomps onto Perry theater stage

What’s green, mean and ornery all over?“Shrek.”And he’s making his way to the Heritage Theatre stage.The Perry theater is staging “Shrek The Musical,” a funny, feel-good show based on the 2001 film “Shrek” Aug. 21 through Sept. 12.“Besides all the funny things that happen, we ...

‘Guys and Dolls’ to rock CenterPoint Legacy Theatre

CenterPoint Legacy Theatre’s upcoming production isn’t your grandmother’s “Guys and Dolls.”“I like taking the older musicals and turning them on their ear a little bit and giving them a fresh feel,” said Jennie Richardson, who is co-directing the show with her husband, Josh ...

‘Hairspray’ dances onto the Ziegfeld stage

Although “Hairspray,” a musical based on the 1988 film of the same name, is known for sparking conversations about 1960s American societal injustices such as race, the show has a message for our day.“It’s actually a very timely show, even though it's set in 1962,” said Michael ...