Arts
Beer & Ballet @ Capitol Theatre 04.14
As if ballet could not be any more amazing to watch, the creative geniuses behind Epic Brewery and Ballet West decided to host one of the best times of my life. The intricate blend of food, beer and ballet mixed together so well that I still find myself spinning in circles thinking about it, as though I was one of the dancers performing an unending pirouette. … read more
People Productions’ Grounded: Who is Watching You?
People Production’s showing of Grounded, directed by Richard Scharine, is a play that will leave you questioning the “gods” in your life: Who is watching you on a daily basis? Who has control of your daily life? And how often does this endless killing—the kind that dismembers multiple people at the single press of a button—occur each day while we go about our routine schedules? This insightful production runs until Sunday, April 24 at the Sugar Space Arts Warehouse. … read more
Kingdom of Heaven: The Church of Latter-day … Drag?
Jenifer Nii’s original musical, Kingdom of Heaven, explores the universal journey of self-discovery when a Mormon housewife discovers a direction that could forever alter her life and the lives of those around her: becoming a drag king. Plan-B Theatre Company will premiere this unique production on March 31. … read more
Creature Feature: Living Plastic with Kenneth Leon
Kenneth Leon is a multi-faceted artist best known for his imaginative visual photography and performance art. His Barbie photography has immersed him in a community of doll lovers and, in that world, he is in total control. … read more
The Practice of Suspense and Faith: URTC’s Doubt: A Parable
Suspicion is a feeling universal to humans. It sinks in slowly, starting with a single moment of doubt. Once suspicion arises within us, it is nearly impossible to close our doors to it until we have what we’ve been looking for: the truth. Doubt, written by John Patrick Shanley, throws its audience into the world of suspicion and mystery by setting us into the St. Nicholas Catholic Church and School in The Bronx, New York. … read more
The Power of Family Feuds: Sonia and Masha and Spike...
Wasatch Theatre Company has never disappointed me with their performances. Their directors are dedicated, the actors are top-notch and the designers succeed in making the play and director’s vision a reality. … read more
Creature Feature: Lex Miller
Once introduced to The Bad Kids, Lex couldn’t help but identify with their teachings that encourage people to embrace their personal preferences regardless of gender. ““I feel like [they] are one of the things going on right now that’s teaching people to mess with gender a bit more,” he says. … read more
Retail Hell: Plan-B’s Premiere Production of Booksmart
Booksmart is only here for two weeks. Grab your tickets at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center ASAP and check out the rest of Plan-B Theatre Company’s lineup for this year. This is a dedicated group of designers, producers and performers that will give you a show to remember. … read more
Disease as Commodity: Utah Presents Mercy Killers
Mercy Killers isn’t simply a call to action concerning our healthcare system. It also questions whether or not we should still believe in the American Dream. … read more
The Bee @ The Leonardo 10.10
By founding The Bee, a series of storytelling competitions, Giuliana Serena and Francesca Rosa have filled a void of literary events in Salt Lake City. … read more