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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN MUSIC (APRIL 8-14, 2015)

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Symphony Orchestra, Christian Smith, conductor, April 8, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Jazz Ensembles, April 8, 7:30 p.m., The Performance Hall, $5-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Campus Symphony, April 8, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Wind Symphony, “Asian Tour Bon Voyage Concert,” Donald Peterson, conductor, April 9, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10 general ($4 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, April 9, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Wind and Percussion Chamber Ensembles,  April 9, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Interdisciplinary Music/Dance/Theatre Program, “BFA New York Showcase,” April 9-10, 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. performances, Nelke Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $5 in advance, $6 day of the performance, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Philharmonic, Kory Katseanes, conductor, music includes Wagner’s Overture to Die Meistersinger, Ravel’s Bolero, and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, April 10, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10-$15 general ($4-$5 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Electro-acoustic Music, April 10, 4 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, in David Gardner Hall, free.

UTAH CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY, Duo Sonidos, featuring Adam Levin, guitar, and William Knuth, violin, April 10, 8 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, Westminster College, $25 general, www.ucgs.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Brass Chamber Night, April 10, 7:30 p.m., University Parkway Center (northeast corner of University Avenue and University Parkway), free.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Masterworks Series, “Daphnis & Chloé,” Thierry Fischer, conductor, Utah Symphony Chorus, the concert will feature Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements, and Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, April 10-11, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $10-$69 (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website or contact box office for information regarding student tickets, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org, for further ticket information please call 801-533-6683, www.utahsymphony.org.

SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, “Gladsome Light: Eastern Orthodox Music for Passion Week,” Dr. Brady Allred, artistic director and conductor, Laura Garff, mezzo-soprano, Todd Miller, tenor, Salt Lake Choral Artists Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Salt Lake Vocal Artists, Passion Week, op. 58, is a magnificent and unique choral cycle of 13 settings from various Orthodox Holy Week services composed in 1913 by Alexander Gretchaninov, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $20 general, $10 students with ID, at the door or at www.saltlakechoralartists.org.

THE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF UTAH, presents “A Master’s Recital,” Mathew Robertson, guest conductor, music includes Mass in G major by Franz Schubert, and other favorites by Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free, open to children 8 years of age and older.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Concerto Night, Ensembles,  April 11, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Early Music Ensemble, April 11, 4 p.m., Thompson Chamber Music Hall, in David Gardner Hall, free.

COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, “Noteworthy,” BYU’s newest approved performing group, the women of Noteworthy seek to uplift all those that hear and see them sing, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Main Performance Hall, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $12 general, $10 students/seniors, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, University Bands, April 11, 11 a.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $3, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, University Orchestra and University Strings, April 11, 2 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $3, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Jazz Lab Bands, Mike Tobian, director, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Symphonic Band, “American Classics,” Kirt Saville, conductor, April 11, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

MADELEINE FESTIVAL, Salt Lake Choral Artists, Alexander Gretchaninoff’s Passion Week, Dr. Brady Allred, conductor, April 12, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, free and open to the public, www.utcotm.org.

JAZZSLC, “The Last Southern Gentleman,” featuring Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis and friends, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $29.50 general, $10 students, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Percussion Ensemble, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $6-$7, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Wind Symphony, “Dancing Winds,” be swept away by the colors of the Wind Symphony as they thrill to Spring and come to the end of another year of celebrating music, April 13, 5 p.m., Orem High School, 175 S. 400 East, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, A Cappella Choir, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Percussion Ensembles, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, $8-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, String Ensembles, April 13, 7:30  p.m., The Performance Hall, $5-$10, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU String Project Concert, April 13, 6:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, University Chorale, April 14, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $3, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band,  April 14, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $6 seniors, staff, faculty, and non-U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Chamber Choir, “Rejoice in the Lamb,” Reed Criddle, conductor, selections for choir and organ, including Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, April 14, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 50 W. 200 North, Provo, $10 general,$5 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

SALT LAKE SYMPHONIC WINDS, “The Darker Side,” April 14, 7:30 p.m., Cyprus High School, 8623 W. 3000 South, Magna, free.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN THEATRE (APRIL 8-14, 2015)

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HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, Ghost, the Musical, book and lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin, music and lyrics by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, just off the boards of London and Broadway, adapted from the movie, it’s the story of Sam and Molly, exquisite devotion, betrayed friendship, a compelling murder mystery, comedic incantations and lastly, a love that transcends spheres, through April 11, 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, $30-$33 general, $16 children (5-11 years, no children under 5 years permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.

THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, Indianapolis Jones, the show follows Indianapolis Jones through foreign shrines, caves and an evil temple (not on Evil Temple Square) in search of Pandora’s Box, he is joined in his quest by his Asian sidekick and his bumbling old father, through April 11, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, $11 (March 16, 23, 30 and April 6), 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA, Once, book by Enda Walsh, music by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, Once is an unforgettable story about going for your dreams and the power of music to connect us all, through April 12, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., performances, Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, $35-$80 general, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.utah.edu.

THE ECHO THEATRE, And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie, Hillary Straga, director, eight seemingly unrelated travelers find themselves sharing a private island house, complete with two staff members, at the wish of a mysterious benefactor, through April 18, 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 18, 15 N. 100 East, Provo, $10 general (in advance), $12 (day of), $9 students, $8 seniors, $8 general (matinee performance), 801-375-2181, www.theechotheatre.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed by David Schmidt, Alex Marshall, music direction, when a wily, lying, lazy, cheating slave discovers that his master’s son is in love with the girl next door, he promises to help win her heart in exchange for his freedom, but the romance is blocked with stunning surprises, cunning disguises, wild chases, bawdy humor and zany characters, through April 19, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees on April 11-12, 18-19, free student previews on April 1, Babcock Theatre, $18 general, $15 seniors/U. faculty/staff/military and immediate family, $8.50 students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, Les Misérables, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, book by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, the musical tells the story of Jean Valjean, a runaway convict seeking redemption after serving 19 years in a prison for stealing a loaf of bread, his journey to freedom collides and converges with the lives of the worst and the best of humanity, through April 25, 7:30 p.m., also 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, $17-$21 general, $13-$17 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.

UTAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, Zorro!, at a fiesta Don Carlos wants his daughter, the beautiful Valencia, to marry Don Alejandro’s son, the charming but seemingly weak Don Diego, but treasure and treachery is in the midst of Old California, led by Captain Ramon, the bumbling Sergeant Gonzales and a mysterious figure, only Zorro can stop the greedy tyrants and bring them to justice, through April 25, 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances, 3605 S. State St., $14 general, 801-532-6000, www.uctheatre.org.

SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, world premiere of Mr. Perfect, by William Missouri Downs, directed by John Caywood, the play tells the story of a quirky flight attendant and romance novel junkie who thinks she’s met Mr. Perfect, when it doesn’t work out, she sets out to connect the random events that make up life, hoping to find the meaning of it all, through May 3, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. performances, Upstairs Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, $24-$42 general, 801-363-7522, or log on to www.saltlakeactingcompany.org

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, Into The Hoods: A Fractured Fairy Tale, through June 6, 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. performances, 4861 S. State Street, Murray, $18.95 adults, $10.95 children (11 years and under), www.desertstar.biz.

THE GRAND THEATRE, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare, April 8-11, 7:30 p.m., Black Box, Salt Lake Community College, 1575 S. State St., $10 general, 801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Godspell, by Stephen Schwartz, in a post-apocalyptic world where highly controlled digital texts and images roll and swirl from devices huge and tiny, books – found in abandoned buildings, broken structures, and piles of trash – hold a curious fascination for a group of mavericks, the group gathers routinely to try on the books’ stories in a space where they won’t be noticed or recorded, tonight they will play with a new book, The Gospel of St. Matthew, one that has just been found, April 9-11, 7:30 p.m., Jay W. Lees Courage Theatre, $10 general, 801-832-2457, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Interdisciplinary Music/Dance/Theatre Program, BFA New York Showcase, April 9-10, 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. performances, Nelke Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $5 in advance, $6 day of the performance, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

PLAN-B THEATRE, Pilot Program, a world premiere by Melissa Leilani Larson, directed by Jerry Rapier, featuring April Fossen, Mark Fossen, and Susanna Florence Risser, what if you were called to serve in the restoration of polygamy, you could blog about it, an intimate look at first love, second wives and last chances, April 9-19, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. performances, Studio Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

DRAPER HISTORIC THEATRE, Mary Poppins, a musical based on the stories of P. L. Travers and the Disney film, original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, and Robert B. Sherman, book by Julian Fellowes, new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, April 10-11, 13, 17-18, 20, 24-25, 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee also on April 18, $9 general, $7 seniors/students/military, $5 children 12 and under, all seats $5 for matinees, reserved tickets, $11 general, $9  seniors/students/military/children, 12366 S. 900 East, 801-572-4144, www.drapertheatre.org.

SILVER SUMMIT THEATRE, Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche, regional premiere of Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood’s frolicsome little play that ventures into everybody’s favorite absurdism, directed by Dave Hanson, in 1956 with the ever present threat of nuclear war looming over them the widows of the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein meet in a renovated community center for a special annual event, where the prize winning quiche will be declared in a much anticipated ceremony, and will they be able to keep their cool while in the midst of their beloved annual event Communists descend on their idyllic town, April 10-26, 8 p.m., 4 p.m. only matinees on April 12, 19 and 26, The Sugar Space, 616 E. Wilmington Ave., $15-$20 online, general seating available at the door, www.silversummittheatre.org.

THE ZIEGFELD THEATRE, Les Misérables, lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, Jean Valjean is released from unjust imprisonment after 19 years, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment, April 10-May 16, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, $19 general online ($20 at the door), $17 seniors/students/children (12 and under) online ($18 at the door), 3924 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, 855-949-2787, www.theziegfeldtheater.com.

REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, “Ring Around the Rose,” RDT’s Ring Around the Rose is a “wiggle-friendly” series of performances that introduces children to the arts, University of Utah Youth Theatre, Utah’s premier young actor training program performs musical theatre hits, April 11, 11 a.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $5 (children 2 and under free), 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Bonnie & Clyde, book by Ivan Menchell, lyrics by Don Black, music by Frank Wildhorn, at the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and law enforcement’s worst nightmare, fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde tells the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country, April 14-18, 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee also on April 18, Caine Lyric Theatre, 28 West Center, Logan, $10-$18, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.