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Local Looks: ‘Shrek the Musical’ a whimsical journey through fairy tales

SCERA Theater in Orem is running the highly anticipated "Shrek the Musical." I recently had the pleasure of attending the high school production of "Shrek the Musical," and from start to finish it was an absolute delight. Adapted from the beloved DreamWorks animated film, this stage rendition ...

Covey Center’s ‘Silent Sky’ a journey of discovery and empowerment

Last Thursday marked the opening night of the Covey Center for the Arts performance of Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky.” This play takes the audience on a journey through the night sky and life of Henrietta Leavitt, an early 20th-century astronomer. The play, interlaced with themes of ...

Brokaw: ‘Message in a Bottle’ brings the music of Sting to the stage

Sting has been a singer/songwriter/musician for decades. His popularity has hit the top of the charts more times than imaginable. PBS’ “Great Performances” now sets his music to a dance performance. As David Horn, executive producer of “Great Performances” explained to a virtual group ...

Local Looks: ‘Newsies’ is a blast from the past at Hale Center Theatre

Five years after it was last on the Hale Center’s stage, "Newsies" is making a triumphant return to the stage with a compelling and talent-filled performance at the theater in Sandy. The show has two rotating casts with the same performers every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and a new set every ...

Local Looks: ‘Relative Space’ a thoughtful examination of mental illness

On Thursday, Pleasant Grove played host to the debut of "Relative Space," an atypical musical produced by Van Dean, a Tony-and Grammy-Award winner. The show was directed by Joshua Long who has helped to direct over 100 productions in Utah and has won numerous roles for directing and ...