Theater
It was only a matter of time before the now-infamous trial got a stage adaptation
“Shucked” — which had a successful premiere in Utah before landing on Broadway — will close roughly 9 months after its Broadway debut.
It’s been nearly 4 years since actor Will Swenson first took on the daunting project of portraying a legendary singer-songwriter who he grew up listening to and admires.
The BYU and Cottonwood High graduate originated the role of Diamond in the Broadway production of “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.” Now, Will Swenson is taking his final bow.
In 2023, a spinoff to the series will hit the stage on the West End in London
‘He’s really taken Atticus down off that pedestal, which is great because icons are unplayable — you can’t play an icon,’ Richard Thomas said.
When his new musical made its premiere in Salt Lake City, Robert Horn felt optimistic it would land on Broadway.
Groban returned to Broadway as the murderous barber Sweeney Todd.
Broadway at the Eccles recently added 2 musicals to the 2023-24 season.
Robert Horn, who wrote the story, describes ‘Shucked’ as falling somewhere between ‘The Book of Mormon’ and ‘Oklahoma!’
There appears to be a high demand for ‘Hamilton’ in Utah.
BYU graduate Melissa Larson’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is running at the Hale Center Theater in Orem through Feb. 11.
‘I saw his last breaths, held his hand tight, and felt his heartbeat slowly drift away,’ Lee’s wife shared. ‘He had a smile on his face, and was surrounded by those he loves. It was peaceful, and perfect’
The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater, nicknamed “The Ruth,’ in honor of the original theater founders, is expected to open at the end of 2024 in Pleasant Grove.
Swenson seems to simply be enjoying every single moment he’s able to sing the songs that have meant so much to him since his childhood.
Broadway’s longest-running show is closing its curtains.
The singer will star as the murderous barber in a revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.’
A breakdown of the 5 major productions in Utah Festival Opera’s current season.
Shortly before Dave Chappelle planned to take the stage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the venue announced it would no longer be hosting the comedian.
The West End musical is finally coming to Broadway.
Sporting a Red Sox jacket, Neil Diamond recently led Red Sox fans in a spirited singalong of “Sweet Caroline.” Right by his side, singing along and grinning ear to ear, stood Utah native Will Swenson.
The former ‘American Idol’ star has joined a rare club.
Here’s a breakdown of the 2022-23 Broadway at the Eccles season — plus how to get tickets.
After celebrating the 30th anniversary tour, a 31st annual tour remains in doubt as creator Michael McLean faces the health challenge of a lifetime.
Jonah Hoskins, 24, felt a little sick after he performed in the biggest competition of his life.
Jonah Hoskins, 24, is still having a hard time wrapping his mind around the fact that on Sunday, he will be performing on the Bolshoi Theatre stage under the direction of Placido Domingo.
“I wrote off and said I needed him with me at all times because I’m emotionally damaged,” the composer told Variety.
Thayne Jasperson, who grew up in Springville, is the only original cast member who remains in the Broadway production of “Hamilton.”
