Play Review

Hot Off the Press and Onto the Stage: Disney’s Newsies at Tuacahn

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While many fans know Newsies from the beloved 1992 Disney film, Tuacahn’s stage musical (directed by Sarah Hartmann) offers a fresh, reimagined take on the story—with new character development, plot twists, and powerful additional songs that make it a thrilling experience of its own. Framed by Tuacahn’s towering red rock canyon walls, the production gains […]

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Blood Will Have Blood at Utah Shakespeare Festival’s Production of Macbeth

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Popularly known as “The Scottish Play,” William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a dark and gripping tragedy that explores ambition, fate, guilt, and the corrupting power of unchecked desire. In this production, directed by John DiAntonio, the story unfolds in medieval Scotland (no kilts here!) and follows the rise and moral descent of a once-noble warrior, Macbeth.

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Once Upon a Stage: Into the Woods Comes to Life at The Stage Door

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“I wish…” is how it all begins and, as every fairy tale fan knows, that’s precisely where things start to go wrong. In Into the Woods, the deceptively simple wishes of beloved storybook characters lead them into a tangled forest of choices, consequences, and unexpected truths. The Stage Door’s production of James Lapine and Stephen

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Icy Tale, Blazing Talent: LIGHTHOUSE Heats Up the Stage at Kayenta

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If you are in the mood for something completely different from the regular theater scene in Southern Utah, you simply must check out LIGHTHOUSE: a new musical at Center for the Arts at Kayenta. While the minimalist stage–with its music stands and chairs–may suggest a simple staged reading, audiences will be blown away by the

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Tuacahn’s The Little Mermaid Makes a Big Splash!

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I have been to Tuacahn many times, but there’s a special kind of energy in the air when Disney’s The Little Mermaid is on—an unmistakable wave of Disney magic that the audience brings with them. You’ll see themed Mickey ears, children in costumes and Disney-Bounders! Even before the show begins, there’s a buzz at the

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