PERFORMANCES-THEATRE-FEBRUARY 2014

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, by Bertolt Brecht, directed by Laurie Harrop-Purser, a chalk circle is metaphorically drawn around a society misdirected by its priorities in this parable that retells the tale of King Solomon and a child claimed by two mothers, through February 1, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee, Noorda Theatre, $12 general, $8 students, 801-863-7529, www.uvu.edu/arts.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, The Foreigner, by Larry Shue, a stranger is secreted away to a remote lodge, he doesn’t speak English, or does he, through February 1, 7:30 p.m., also 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. matinees, $27 general, $16 children (children under 5 not permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.

UTAH REPERTORY THEATER COMPANY, Utah premiere of Bonnie & Clyde, directed by Adam Cannon, musical direction by Anjanette Mickelsen, through February 1, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees, Lehi Arts Center, 685 N. Center St., $15-$18, www.utahrep.org.

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, A Few Good Men, by Adam Sorkin, before it became a blockbuster movie, A Few Good Men debuted on stage as an explosive courtroom drama, examining men, morals and unspoken military codes, through February 8, 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, $25-$44 (prices increase $5 when purchased on day of performance), 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, Kiss and Tell, by F. Hugh Herbert, Shirley Temple headlined the 1945 film version as  Corliss Archer, a precocious 15-year-old who, along with her best friend, sells kisses to support the war effort, something that leads to finger pointing between the families, through February 8, 7:30 p.m., also 3 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, $16-$21 general, $12-$17 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline, lightheartedly  adapted and directed by Teresa Dayley Love, the Bard’s action packed romance gets the double treatment and a happy ending in two special adaptations for young people, fairy tale or noir mystery, the play tells the story of a princess in a pickle, her banished husband, a villainous queen and lots of mayhem in Britain, through February 8, ASL interpreted performance on February 6, various start times, $6 adults, $4 children ages 2-11, Margetts Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, 801-422-4322, www.arts.byu.edu.

THE GRAND THEATRE, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, through February 8, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on February 1, 1575 S. State St., $10-$24, 801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org.

HERITAGE THEATRE, Romeo and Juliette, directed by Melanie Day, through February 8, 7:30 p.m., S. Highway 89, Peery, $10 general, $9 seniors and children under 12, 435-723-8392, www.heritagetheatreutah.com.

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, You Can’t Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, through February 8, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12 reserved, $9-$11 seniors/students reserved,$7-$9 children reserved, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, 801-393-0070, http://terraceplayhouse.com.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, Forever Plaid, a 1950s boy band gets its one shot at musical glory, through February 8, 7:30 p.m., Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $19-$22 general, $17-$20 seniors and students, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.

THE ECHO THEATRE, Pygmalion, by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Jason Sullivan, Professor Henry Higgins, expert in English dialects, places a bet that he can take Eliza Doolittle, a common flower girl, and teach her to speak like a lady and pass her off as a duchess at an ambassador’s garden party, through February 15, 7:30 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $40 family discount pass (five tickets) for Monday performances, $8 student discount for Monday and Thursday performances, 15 N. 100 East, Provo, www.theechotheatre.com.

UTAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, Casey at the Bat, through February 15, 7 p.m., also 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. matinees, 3605 S. State St., $14, group discounts available, 801-532-6000, www.uctheatre.org.

THE ZIEGFELD THEATRE, The Light in the Piazza, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, the story is a journey of love, loss and hope, through February 15, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on February 8 and 15, $15 adults, $12 seniors/students/children (12 and under), 3924 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, 855-949-2787, www.theziegfeldtheater.com.

THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, Sort of the Rings, through February 22, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, Phantom of the Opera: I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Face!, through March 22, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. matinees, $13.95-$17.95 adults, $15.95 students, $12.95 seniors (Saturday matinees), $9.95 children (11 years and under), 4861 S. State, 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Girl of Glass, by Jennifer A. Kokai, student directed and produced by Associated Actors and Technicians, February 4-8, 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on February 8,  Eccles Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $9-$12 general, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Candida, by George Bernard Shaw, February 4-8, 7:30 p.m., Caine Lyric Theatre, Logan, $13 general, $13 non USU students, $10 youth up to 17 and seniors, USU students free with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, Grant & Twain, by Elizabeth Diggs, directed by Keven Myhre, February 5-March 2, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Upstairs Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, $24-$39 general, 801-363-7522, www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, The Vagina Monologues, by Eve Ensler, a compilation of over 200 interviews with women who describe their attitudes toward their own sexuality, a benefit production to help raise awareness and funds for the SLC Rape Recovery Center, February 6-8, 7:30 p.m., $10 general, Courage Theatre, Jewett Center for the Performing Arts, 801-832-2457, tickets.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, next to normal, directed by David Tinney, moving, beautiful and darkly funny, this Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award winning musical helps the audience look at important issues through a thoughtful and stunning score, February 7-8, 7:30 p.m., also a 12 p.m. matinee on February 8, Noorda Theatre, $12 general, $8 students, 801-863-7529, www.uvu.edu/arts.

DRAPER HISTORIC THEATRE, The Ark, by Michael McLean and Kevin Kelly, February 7-8, 10, 14-15, 17, 21-22, 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee also on February 15, $12 reserved seating, $9 general, $7 seniors/students/military, $5 children, 12366 S. 900 East, 801-572-4144, www.drapertheatre.org.

PICKLEVILLE PLAYHOUSE, Bandito Rides Again, by T.J. Davis, February 13-15, 7:30 p.m., with a 3 p.m. matinee on February 15, Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $14-$26 general, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, The Importance of Being Ernest, by Oscar Wilde, directed by Lynne D. Bronson, February 13-15, 20-22, 27-March 1, 6-8, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $14 general, $12 seniors/students/military, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, Les Misérables, by Boublil and Schönberg, adapted from the novel by Victor Hugo, February 14-April 19, 7:30 p.m., also 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. matinees, $32 general, $16 children (children under 5 not permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.

PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY, Clearing Bombs, written and directed by Eric Samuelson, a play set in 1942 about economics and defining the future amid mortal danger, Kirt Bateman, Mark Fossen and Jay Perry, February 20-March 2, 8 p.m., with 4 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees, Studio Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20 general, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Romeo & Juliet, by William Shakespeare, directed by Sarah Shippobotham, February 20-March 2, 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on March 1-2, Studio 115, Performing Arts Building, $18 general, $15 seniors/U. faculty/staff, $10.50 non U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, She Loves Me, book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, directed by Denny Berry, February 20-March 2, 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on March 1-2, Babcock Theatre, Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, $18 general, $15 seniors/U. faculty/staff, $10.50 non U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, Big River (Musical), music and lyrics by Roger Miller, book by William Haupton, adapted from the novel by Mark Twain, February 20-April 12, 7:30 p.m., also 3 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, $16-$21 general, $12-$17 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.

CACHE VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Pickleville Playhouse presents Bandito Rides Again, by T.J. Davis, February 21-22. 7:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, Logan, $14-$16 general, tickets.

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare, two sets of lovers, one young and innocent, the other—not so much, February 21-March 8, 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, $25-$44 (prices increase $5 when purchased on day of performance), Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, University of Utah, 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, Guys and Dolls, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows, based on two short stories by Damon Runyon, February 21-April 5, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12 reserved, $9-$11 seniors/students reserved,$7-$9 children reserved, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, 801-393-0070, http://terraceplayhouse.com.

PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY, Different + Amazing,  a world premiere by Matthew Ivan Bennett, featuring Tyson Baker and Latoya Rhodes, directed by Jerry Rapier, a 40-minute play drawn from real-life bullying experiences of elementary students, including current Salt Lake and Davis County students, the goal is to provide students with the tools to identify, address and hopefully prevent bullying in our own schools, inspired by the 2010 event of the same name, February 22, 12 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, free but tickets are required, www.planbtheatre.org.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA, Bring It On: The Musical, February 25-March 2, 7:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., with 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees, Capitol Theatre, $30-$57.50, 800-259-5840, http://saltlakecity.broadway.com/.

THE ECHO THEATRE, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, based on plays of Plautus, one of Broadway’s greatest farces is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written, February 27-March 29, 7:30 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $40 family discount pass (five tickets) for Monday performances, $8 student discount for Monday and Thursday performances, 15 N. 100 East, Provo, www.theechotheatre.com.

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, Play-By-Play Series, True Art, by Jessica Provenz, enjoy a glimpse of what goes into the creation and development of a new play, in an intimate performance space, February 28, 8 p.m., March 1, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., $10, $5 for season ticket holders, Babcock Theatre, Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, University of Utah, 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Picnic at Hanging Rock, based on the novel by Joan Lindsay, directed by Jim Christian, February 28-March 1, 4-8, 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on March 8,  Eccles Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $9-$12 general, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Noorda Theatre Center for Children and Youth present, Lilly’s Purple Plastic, directed by John Newman, Lilly loves everything about school, but when she brings her purple plastic purse with its treasures to school, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions, Lilly’s fury leads to revenge and then to remorse as she sets out to make amends, February 28-March 1, 3-8, 17, 20-22, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on March 1, 8 and 22, Noorda Theatre, $12 general, $8 students, $5 children (under 12 years), 801-863-7529, www.uvu.edu/arts.

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