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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN THEATRE (MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2015)

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(Be sure to visit our monthly theatre calendar by clicking on “Events Calendar.”)

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, Annie Get Your Gun, book by Dorothy Fields, music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, Annie Oakley is the best shot around, when she’s discovered by Buffalo Bill he persuades her to join his Wild West Show, where she falls head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show, through May 30, 7:30 p.m., 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $12-$14 general, $11-$13 seniors/students, $9-$11 children (12 and under), 801-393-0070, http://terraceplayhouse.com.

THE ECHO THEATRE, Lucky Stiff, music by Stephen Flaherty, book and lyrics by Lynn Ahens, Harry, a down and out shoe salesman, finds one day he has inherited a large sum of money upon the death of a previously unknown uncle, Uncle Anthony’s only condition is that Harry must take his corpse on the trip of a lifetime to Monte Carlo, fulfilling his every desire or the fortune will be donated to charity, and they aren’t the only ones dying to get their paws on the money, join Harry as he navigates Monte Carlo, crossing paths with a boisterous Italian, a representative of the charity, and some shady characters from Uncle Anthony’s past, through May 30, 7:30 p.m., 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.

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 OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, The Revengers, by Rob MacArthur, this musical comedy parody tells the story of a group of American superheroes who fight mythological gods, and hopefully come out on top…gods bless America, through June 6, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, Big Fish, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by John August, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace, and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August, Edward Bloom is a traveling salesman whose impossible stories of fantastical adventures aggravate his son, Will, as Edward’s fate is revealed, Will embarks on his own journey to uncover the man behind the myth, and the truth behind his father’s tales, through June 20, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, $16-$22 general, $12-$16 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.

UTAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, Winnie the Pooh, come visit the Hundred Acre Wood and laugh alongside Winnie the Pooh and his friends Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Roo, Kanga, Owl, Rabbit and Christopher Robin as they have the silliest of adventures, based on the beloved book by A.A. Milne, May 29-30, 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, 3605 S. State St., $14 general, 801-532-6000, www.uctheatre.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Princess Academy (world premiere), family appropriate play is based on the book by Shannon Hale, adapted for the stage by Lisa Hall Hagen, directed by Megan Sanborn Jones, taken from her home to attend royal finishing school, Miri faces a harsh schoolmistress, fierce storms, and bandits, but soon discovers the power of friendship and a loving heart, May 29-30, June 4-6, 10-13, 7 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on May 30, June 4, 6, 12-13, Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $12 general, $3-$4 off with BYU or student ID, $2 off for seniors/BYU alumni, 801-422-4322, www.arts.byu.edu.

GRASSROOTS SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, Summer Tour 2015, Julius Caesar and The Comedy of Errors, June 1-July 6, various times and various venues, $3 suggested donation per person, www.grassrootsshakespeare.com.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN MUSIC (MAY 13-19, 2015)

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UTAH OPERA, “The Rake’s Progress,” music by Stravinsky, libretto by W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman, Thierry Fischer, conductor, Roy Rallo, stage director, Norman Reinhardt, tenor, Joélle Harvey, soprano, Mark Schnaible, baritone, and Jill Grove, mezzo-soprano, May 13, 15, 7:30 p.m., May 17, 2 p.m., Capitol Theatre, $10-$95 general ($5 more if purchased on the day of the performance), 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahopera.org.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES, Sally Bytheway Chorale, women’s, men’s, and combined choirs performing jazz, gospel, contemporary, and sacred selections, Sally Bytheway, director, May 15, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free.

GIFTED MUSIC SCHOOL, 5th Annual Spring Gala, Dr. Craig Jessop, guest conductor, May 16, 6:30 p.m., followed by an audience reception at 8 p.m., Olympus Junior High School Auditorium, 2217 E. Murray Holladay Road, Holladay, $20 general, $50 family ticket (up to 2 adults and 4 children), $10 students, www.facebook.com/gifted musicschool.com.

CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF UTAH AND THE 23rd ARMY BAND AND ROCK BAND, “Armed Forces Day Concert,” patriotic music honoring the Armed Forces, fireworks, food, fun and Military support booths, Sterling Poulson, music director, with special guests Mark Owens and Southband, May 16, 4:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main, free, no tickets required.

JAZZSLC, “Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Band,” May 16, 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $29.50 general, $10 students, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

MURRAY SYMPHONY, Children’s Concert, featuring an instrument “petting zoo” with the orchestra’s musicians, music includes Saint-Saens’s Carnival of the Animals, Disney Magic, Video Games Live and more, May 16, 7:30 p.m., Murray High School Auditorium, 5440 S. State Street, 46 general, children under 10 are free, tickets at the door.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES, Salt Lake Symphonic Winds, Thomas P. Rohrer, conductor, classical program including works by Beethoven, and Lauridsen, May 16, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Temple Square, free.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Special Series, “All-Star Evening,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, Shenae Anderson, violin, Kana Yoshigi, piano, concert will feature Mendelssohn’s Double Concerto for Violin and Piano, and the first, third and fourth movements from Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, (side by side), May 19, 7 p.m., $6-$18 general, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org, for further ticket information please call 801-533-6683, www.utahsymphony.org.