BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, A Winter’s Tale, by William Shakespeare, directed by Lindsay Livingston, myth and misunderstanding intersect as a cast of colorful and passionate characters search for their happy ending in this tragicomedy, through April 3, 7:30 p.m., Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $8-$15 general, $4-$5 off with BYU or student ID, $2 off for seniors/BYU alumni, 801-422-4322, www.arts.byu.edu.
TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek, directed by Dennis Ferrin, tells the story of two con men living on the French Riviera, Lawrence Jemeson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money, Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failing health, after meeting on a train they attempt to work together only to find the town isn’t big enough for the two of them, through April 4, 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.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Arcadia***, by Tom Stoppard, directed by Jennifer A. Kokai, do you wonder what it would be like to go back and witness a historical event, inside a pastoral English manor, two driven academics try to determine whether a volatile mix of lust and poetry led to a feud there 200 years earlier, the play moves between the 1800s and the present, and offers a powerful blend of logic, emotion, wit and heartache, through April 4, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Theatre, $10-$12, 801-626-7000, www.weberstatetickets.com.
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.
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.
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 1-4, 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 2-4, 9-11, 7:30 p.m., Jay W. Lees Courage Theatre, $10 general, 801-832-2457, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.
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, April 2, 8 p.m., Annual Scholarship Fundraiser, Babcock Theatre, $30, $50 VIP (includes food and drinks at The Gallery at Rice Eccles Stadium, from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.), 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
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, April 3-18, 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, April 3-19, 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.
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, April 7-12, 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.
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, April 8-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
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:
- April 11, University of Utah Youth Theatre, Utah’s premier young actor training program performs musical theatre hits;
- May 9, Hatch Magic and Music, enjoy an enchanting performance of magic accompanied by piano and violin.
All shows begin at 11:00 a.m., at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $5 (children 2 and under free), 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org, season tickets/flex package tickets are $4, and can be purchased directly from RDT, www.rdtutah.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.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, You Can’t Take It with You, directed by Laurie Harrop-Purser, one of the most popular and successful plays of all time, the story pits the highly eccentric Sycamore family against the uptight Kirby family, resulting in chaos, confusion, understanding, and love, April 16-18, 20-25, 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee also on April 25, Noorda Theatre, $12 general, $8 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
PYGMALION THEATRE COMPANY, Mockingbird, by Julie Jensen, directed by Tracy Callahan, born with Asperger’s Syndrome, 11 year old Caitlin’s world is black and white, fortunately, her brother taught her which behavior to imitate so people wouldn’t think of her as weird, when she loses him to tragedy, Caitlin must learn to navigate the colors and cacophony of emotion to bring order to her chaotic world, based on a book by Kathryn Erskine, Mockingbird sees life through the eyes of autism, April 16-May 2, 7:30 p.m., also a 2 p.m. matinee on May 2, and 2 p.m. performances only on April 19 and 26, Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Noorda Theatre Centre for Children and Youth, The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas, directed by James Arrington, when a boy wishes for a monster, and his sister wishes for more peas, they get a pea-headed monster determined to be part of the family, April 17-18, 24, 1 p.m., Noorda Theatre, $3, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
PLEASANT GROVE PLAYERS, The Boys Next Door, by Tom Griffin, the play shares the story of four mentally handicapped men who live in a communal residence in New England, where they are under the supervision of a very earnest social worker named Jack Norman, who is increasingly “burned out” by his work, April 17-May 4, 7:30 p.m., also a 3 p.m. matinee on May 2 (Friday, Saturday and Monday performances), Keith Christeson Theater (lower level of the Pleasant Grove Library), 30 E. Center, Pleasant Grove, $10 general, $9 seniors and students, www.pgplayers.com.
HERITAGE THEATRE, Lend Me a Tenor, by Ken Ludwig, in 1934, Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world famous Tito Merelli, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Otello, the star arrives late and through a series of mishaps is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out, but everybody thinks he’s dead, so Saunders’ assistant, Max, gets into costume to pretend to be Tito, in the meantime Merelli comes to and gets into his other costume, now there are two Otellos running around, April 17-May 9, 7:30 p.m., also a 2 p.m. matinee on April 25, $10 general, $9 seniors/children under 12, S. Highway 89, Peery, 435-723-8392, www.heritagetheatreutah.com.
SCERA CENTER, Guys and Dolls, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, April 17-May 9, 7:30 p.m., $12 general, $10 seniors (65+ years) and children (ages 3-11 years), 745 S. State, Orem, 801-225-2787, www.scera.org.
HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, Over the River and Through the Woods, by Joe DiPietro, in New Jersey two very loud sets of grandparents simply adore their 29-year-old grandson, when he tells them he might take a job in Seattle, they think a girl might make him stay, April 17-May 23, 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, $27-$30 general, $16 children (5-11 years, no children under 5 years permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.
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, April 17-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.
CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yaybek, directed by Jim Christian, lying, cheating, totally dishonest, dirty, rotten, and completely hilarious, two swindlers make a bet, but end up getting a surprise of their own, this conman comedy will have you rolling in the aisles, April 20-May 16, 7:30 p.m., Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $17.25-$23.25 general, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, One-Act Play Festival, April 21-25, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $10-$12, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.
COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Shrek, Jr., presented by the Center Stage Youth Performers, for ages 2 and up, April 21-25, 7 p.m., Main Hall, $7-$9, 801-852-7007, www.provo.org/community/covey-center-for-the-arts.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Godspell, MTP Senior Showcase, directed and choreographed by the seniors of the musical theatre program, a small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and a hefty dose of comic timing, April 23-26, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees on April 25-26, free student previews on April 23-24, 7:30 p.m., Studio 115, $18 general, $15 seniors/U. faculty/staff/military and immediate family, $8.50 students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Short Attention Span Theatre, this theatre favorite features 10 10-minute plays written, directed and acted entirely by UVU Theatre students, April 24, 7 p.m., April 25, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. performances, exBox Theatre, $5, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
NEW WORLD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, April 30-May 10, 7 p.m., Black Box Theater, Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S. 900 West, $15, preview (April 30) suggested donation of $10, benefit (May 7) suggested donation of $15, 801-719-7998, www.newworldshakespeare.com.
COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Nunsense, book, lyrics and music by Dan Goggin, five of the 19 surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, accidentally killed the other 52 residents of the convent with her tainted vichyssoise while they were off playing bingo with a group of Maryknolls, laughter ensues when they try to raise money to bury the dead nuns, April 30-May 24, 7:30 p.m., Brinton Black Box, $14 reserved, $12 seniors/students/military, 801-852-7007, www.provo.org/community/covey-center-for-the-arts.