Listed below are new and ongoing entertainment events throughout Utah Valley. Call the individual venues for tickets or more information.
LIVE THEATER
"Seussical, The Musical," through Oct. 4. This Utah stage premiere is presented by the SCERA, 745 S. State, shows Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 3-11. Call 225-2569 for more information.
"Jekyll and Hyde," through Oct. 16. This musical thriller at Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, plays Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays. Beginning Sept. 20 shows are daily except Sunday through Oct. 16. Matinees on Saturday Oct. 9 and 16 at. 3:30 p.m. Hale Center Theater tickets are $10.50 to $15.50. Call 226-8600 for tickets and more information.
"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," through Oct. 1 at the Center Street Musical Theatre, 177 W. Center, Provo, at 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays. Saturday matinees Sept. 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 general admission, $7 for seniors, students and children. An optional dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. for an additional $10. Call 764-0535 for more information.
"Moon Over Buffalo," through Oct. 15. This is a comedy production of the Provo Theatre Company, 105 E. 100 North, Provo. Shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $12.50 to $15. Call 379-0600 for reservations or more information.
"Nathan the Wise,"through Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday in the Pardoe Theater at Brigham Young University. Nathan, a Jewish debt collector, faces the eternal question of which religion God would have for man — Judaism, Christianity or Islam — when he is confronted by a Muslim sultan who has power over his life and a Christian knight who loves his daughter. $12 ($3 off with BYU or student ID). Call 378-ARTS for more information.
"On Golden Pond," through Sept. 25, presented by the Little Brown Theater, 254 S. Main, Springville, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets prices and reservations or information at www.vip-arts.com. Ends Saturday.
"The Medicine Show," through Sept. 25, presented by Emerson-Smith College at the Villa Theater, 254 S. Main, Springville, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults and $6 students and children. Call 471-7193 for reservations or more information. Ends Saturday.
"Cruise of Love," through Sept. 27, this is a musical tale of love and travel playing at the Valley Center Playhouse, 780 N. 200 East, Lindon, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays. Call 785-1186 for tickets, prices and information. Ends Monday.
"Forever Plaid," Sept. 24-25, featured at Utah Valley State College at 7:30 p.m. in the UVSC Ragan Theater. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinees on Sept. 25. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 students and children, and $6 for UVSC students, faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased at campus connection by calling 863-8797.
"Agamemnon," Sept. 27. The University of Utah presents the Greek Theater piece at 5 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. For tickets all the Fine Arts Ticket office at 378-4322, or visit cfac.byu.edu/pe/.
CONCERTS
"Peter Breinholt," Sept. 24, at Thanksgiving Point's "Hot Autumn Nights" concert series at the Waterfall amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door, available at Ticketmaster outlets and the Show Barn box office. Series tickets are $30 and include four performances. Call 325-SEAT.
"Instrumental Showcase," Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, featuring the Philharmonic Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band at Brigham Young University. Call 378-4322 for tickets or more information.
Choral Showcase, Sept. 29-30, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, featuring the BYU Singers, Concert Choir, Men's Chorus and Women's Chorus. Call 378-4322 for tickets or more information.
Violinist, Monte Belnap, Sept. 24, will present a faculty artist concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall at Brigham Young University. The public is welcome. Free.
EXHIBITS
BYU Museum of Art exhibits:
"Art of the Ancient Mediterranean World: Egypt, Greece, Rome," at the BYU Museum of Art. Tickets are $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 for students, $18 for families of up to six people. Admission is free for children five years and younger and BYU students and employees.
"Metaphorically Speaking: Contemporary Religious Art" through Jan 8 at the BYU Museum of Art. The exhibit explores the use of visual symbols as parables and metaphors.
"150 Years of American Painting," a permanent collection of paintings at the BYU Museum of Art by artists such as Frederic Edwin Church, Maynard Dixon, John Singer Sargent and many Utah favorites including Minora Young. Free.
BYU Museum of Art hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. For more information on exhibits and museum programs, call 378-ARTS.
"Making Earth," and "Portraits of Grief" a special exhibition at the Utah Valley State College Library. Feature artists include Hyunmee Lee, an Art & Visual Communications professor at the college, and Frank McEntire, a sculptor and executive director of the Utah Arts Council. The exhibit is open from 5 to 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
"Gallery Adventures" take place in the Museum of Art auditorium on the BYU Provo campus at 7 and 8 p.m. each Monday through September. There is no charge. Call 422-8286 for more information.
"Looking Inwards, Looking Outward: Japanese Representations of Self and Others," is the title of a new exhibit on Japanese art, history and culture. Sponsored by the Harold B. Lee Library and the L. Tom Perry Special Collections at Brigham Young University. Call 422-3514 for more information.
COMEDY CLUBS
PJ Walsh, Sept. 24 and 25 at Johnny B's Comedy Club, 177 W. 300 South, Provo. Walsh was a finalist on Star Search and is a regular opener for Larry the Cable Guy! From White House dental technician to stand-up comedy this guy has charmed his way to the top. Call 377-6910 for more information.
Comedy Sportz, 36 W. Center, Provo. Improv comedy with a clean flair every Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:15 p.m. Tickets are $8. Call 377-9700 for reservations and more information.
If you have announcements for the entertainment calendar, please fax them to Genelle at 437-7624 or e-mail to utahcounty@desnews.com