PERFORMANCES-THEATRE-MARCH 2013

COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, directed by Ben and Skye Cummins, through March 2, 7:30 p.m., Brinton Theater, $12, Feb. 14-16 dinner and drama, $25, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, “Clybourne Park,” through March 2, matinees at 2 p.m., evenings at 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., Simmons Pioneer Theatre, $25-$44 ($5 higher when purchased on day of performance), 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.

SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, “How to Make the Rope Swing,” by Shawn Fisher, rolling world premiere, Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award, through March 3, 1 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., Upstairs Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, $23-$38, 801-363-7522, www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, “Murder Room,” by Jack Sharkey, directed by Gwendolyn Dattage, through March 5, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinee, Caine Lyric Theatre, $15 general, $12 students, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “The Imaginary Invalid,” by Molière, directed by David Tinney, through March 9, 7:30 and 2 p.m. performances, Noorda Regional Theatre, $15 general, $10 seniors, UVU staff and faculty, students with valid ID, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

PYGMALION PRODUCTIONS, “Cheat,” by Julie Jensen, through March 9, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20 general, www.arttix.org.

PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY, world premiere of “Eric(a),” by Matthew Ivan Bennett, directed by Jerry Rapier, featuring Teresa Sanderson, through March 10, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Studio Theatre, Rose Wagner Center for the Performing Arts, $20, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

THE OFF BRAODWAY THEATRE, “Doctor U,” through March 16, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinee on March 2, 272 S. Main, $10-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, “Kicking the Hobbit: Bored of the Rings,” through March 23, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. or 8:30 p.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. matinees, playhouse prices $13.95-$19.95, $13.95 students Monday-Thursday, $12.95 seniors 65+, $9.95 children 11 and under, dinner theatre prices $38.95-$42.95, $14.95 children, no senior or student discounts for dinner theatre, 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, “My Fair Lady,” by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, through April 6, 7:30 p.m., 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $10-$12 general, $9-$11 seniors and students, $7-$9 children (12 and under), call box office at 801-393-0070 for tickets/reservations    www.terraceplayhouse.com/bev/2013-season.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” music and lyrics by Richard and Robert Sherman, book by Jeremy Sams, through April 13, 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. performances, $28 general, $18 children (children under 5 not permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, “The Civil War,” musical with book and lyrics by Frank Wildhorn, Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, through April 20, 3 p.m. matinees and 7:30 p.m. performances, $16-$20, $9-$11 seniors and students, $7-$9 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “The Cleverest Thief,” and selections from “Gone Missing,” created by The Civilians, written by Steven Cosson from interviews by the Company, Damian Balder, Trey Lyford, Jennifer Morris, Brian Sgambati, Alison Weller and Colleen Werthmann, music and lyrics by Michael Friedman, “Interview with Dr. Palinurus” by Peter Morris, March 1-2, 5-9, 7:30 p.m., matinees March 2, 9, 2 p.m., ASL interpreted March 7, Margetts Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $14 general, $7 previews and matinees, $8 weeknights, $9 weekends with BYU or student ID, $12 seniors and BYU alumni, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” March 4-30, 7:30 p.m., 2:30 matinees on March 9, 16, 23, 30, Barlow Main Stage, $19-$21, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.

THE GRAND THEATRE, “Death of a Salesman,” by Arthur Miller, March 7-23, 7:30 p.m., matinees on March 9 and 15, half price tickets on March 6 (previews), $10-$24, The Grand Theatre, Salt Lake Community College, 801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Aquila Theatre Company, “Cyrano de Bergerac,” by Edmond Rostand, March 12, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $19 general, $7 off with BYU or student ID, $3 off seniors/BYU alumni, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

HERITAGE COMMUNITY THEATRE, “Spitfire Grill,” March 15-30, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Saturday matinees, 2505 South Highway 89, Peery, $10 general, $9 seniors, $9 children (4-12 years old), for tickets call 435-723-8392, box office hours are Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “The Servant of Two Masters,” by Carlo Goldoni, translated by Edward J.Dent, directed by Stephanie Breinholt, mayhem and misadventure ensue in this madcap comedy of intrigue, disguise and the love of people (and food), by 18th century Italy’s most celerated playwright, previews March 20-21, 7:30 p.m., March 22-23, 26-29, April 2-5, 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees, March 23 and 30, 2 p.m., ASL interpreted March 28, Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $15 general, $8 previews and matinees, $5 off weeknights/$4 off weekends with BYU or student ID, $2 off senior citizen/BYU alumni, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

PICKLEVILLE PLAYHOUSE. “The Hanging of El Bandito – Reimagined,” March 22-23, 7:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, Logan, $18-$22, 801-435-752-0026, www.centerforthearts.us, www.picklevilleplayhouse.com.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, “The Comedy of Oedipus,” by Ali Salim, directed by Jennifer Kokai, March 22-23, 26-27, 28-30, 7:30 p.m., also a 2 p.m. matinee on March 30, Eccles Theatre, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $9-$12, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, “The Odd Couple,” by Neil Simon, March 22-April 6, matinees at 2 p.m., evenings at 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., Simmons Pioneer Theatre, $25-$44 ($5 higher when purchased on day of performance), 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.

KINGSBURY HALL, “The Screwtape Letters,” based on the C.S. Lewis novel, adapted by Max McLean and Jeffrey Fiske, music by John Gromada, national touring production, March 23, 4 and 8 p.m., $39-$59, 801-571-8100, www.screwtapeonstage.com.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, “Die Zauberflöte” (“The Magic Flute”), by W.A. Mozart, directed by Karen Brookens, Weber State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Palumbo, March 28-30, 7:30 p.m., also a 2 p.m. matinee on March 30, Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $9-$12, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, “Les Miserables – Or – A Lot Less Miserable!,” March 28-June 8, 3, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. matinees, $18.95 adult, $15. 95 students, seniors and military, $9.95 children 11 years and under, 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.

THE GRAND THEATRE, “Evil Dead: The Musical,” March 29, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., March 30, 6 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., $19-$29, The Grand Theatre, Salt Lake Community College, 801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org.

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