Seeing even more red

Hale Center Theater Orem announced this past week that its current production of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" will be held over an additional week, due to popular demand.

This marks the first time in its 13-year history that a show's run has been extended, theater officials said.

"Scarlet Pimpernel" will now play nightly (except Sundays) through July 28, with additional Saturday matinees at 3:30 p.m. Call 226-8600 for tickets.

The theater's next show, "Love is for the Byrds," originally scheduled to open July 25, will now open July 31 and run through Aug. 23.

Playing 'Possum'

"Possum City, U.S.A.," a musical in the style of "Li'l Abner," opens Friday and will run through Aug. 4 at Valley Center Playhouse, 780 N. 200 East, Lindon.

The show was written by Jody Renstrom, co-owner of the theater, and directed by Amy Hill.

Cast members include Darla Luna, Michael Gines, Jana Tate, Richard Hodson, Milica Green, Allison Morris, Brad Daw, Don Moriarty, Brityn Condie, Cole Moriarty, Dara Daw, Allison Babb, J. Kevin Hill, Kate Gourley and Alex Day.

Shows are Friday, Saturday and Monday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6, $5 children, students and seniors, $25 per family. No children under 4. Call 785-1186 for more information.

Make a 'Grab' for it

"Grabnet," a parody of the old "Dragnet" TV series, opens Friday at Salt Lake City's Off Broadway Theatre, to run through Aug. 2.

Stars are Eric Jensen, Russ Peacock and Alexi Owen. The show, often heavily improvised, is suitable for families.

Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with no performance July 4. The theater is at 272 S. Main St. Call (801) 355-4628 for info.

This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page D13.