PERFORMANCES-THEATRE-MAY 2014

SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, 4000 Miles, by Amy Herzog, directed by Adrianne Moore, Leo is 21 and on a cross country bike trip to run away from his problems when he makes a stop to see his feisty 91-year-old grandmother, and what starts as a one night visit turns into a month-long stay which will infuriate and bewilder these two unlikely roommates, through May 4, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, Upstairs Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, $23-$42 general, $20-$35 seniors, $18 under 30 years of age, $15 students, 801-363-7522, www.saltlakeactingcompany.org. 

THE ZIEGFELD THEATRE, Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, through May 10, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on May 3 and 10, $15 general, $12 seniors/students/children (12 and under), 3924 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, 855-949-2787, www.zigarts.com.

HERITAGE THEATRE, One for the Pot, by Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton, a hilarious farce revolving around a young man, Hickory Wood, who has to prove he is the only child of a former business associate of a rich mill owner in order to receive £10,000, but unfortunately his efforts are complicated by the arrival of other claimants, through May 10, 7:30 p.m., S. Highway 89, Peery, $10 general, $9 seniors 65 and older and children under 12 years, 435-723-8392, www.heritagetheatreutah.com. 

SCERA CENTER, The Drowsy Chaperone, music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, a nostalgic spoof of a 1920s song and dance extravaganza, through May 10, 7:30 p.m., 745 S. State, Orem, $12 general, $10 seniors/students/children (ages 3-11), 801-225-2787, www.scera.org. 

UTAH REPERTORY THEATER COMPANY, Grace, by Craig Wright, directed by J.C. Carter, a Christian evangelical couple face a crisis of faith as they start a new life with big plans in Florida; an agitated neighbor and a caustic exterminator complete the eclectic foursome as destinies collide, through May 10, 2-3, 9-10, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on May 3 and 10, 6 p.m. performance on May 4, Sugar Space, 616 Wilmington Ave., $15 general, $12 seniors/students/children in advance, $17 general, $14 seniors/students/children at the door, May 4 performance is pay-what-you-may night, www.utahrep.org.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, The Man of La Mancha, music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, book by Dale Wasserman, directed by Josh and Jennie Richardson, through May 17, 7:30 p.m., also 2:30 p.m. matinees on May 10 and 17, Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $17-$22 general, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org. 

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, Arsenic and Old Lace, by Joseph Kesselring, through May 31, 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. 

THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, American Captain: The First to Avenge, by Mike Brown, this comical parody tells the story of America’s first man-made superhero on his quest to make the world safe from tyranny, through May 31, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, She Loves Me, book by Joe Masteroff lyrics by Shildon Harnick, music by Jerry Bock, through May 31, 7:30 p.m., 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $7-$12, 801-393-0070, http://terraceplayhouse.com.

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, PROVOCOP: I Hope They Call Me on a Mission!, through June 7, 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. 

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, Peter Pan, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne, based on the play by James M. Barrie, through June 14, 7:30 p.m., also 3 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, 225 W. 400 North, $16-$21 general, $12-$17 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org. 

NEW WORLD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, Cymbeline, by William Shakespeare, directed by Christopher Alan Pederson, May 1-11, 7 p.m., 2 p.m. matinee only on May 4 an 11, The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, $10 (May 1 preview), $15 (May 2-11), 801-719-7998, www.newworldshakespearecompany.com.

WASATCH THEATRE, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Lucas Bybee, what if Judas were given one more chance to redeem himself, this comedy/drama sets the Biblical tale against the backdrop of a courtroom, May 1-17, 8 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on May 10 and 17, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $15, www.wasatchtheatre.org.

PYGMALION PRODUCTIONS, Motherhood Out Loud, conceived by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein, directed by Shellie Waters, the play is “an uncensored, hilarious and poignant journey through the cycle of life,” May 1-17, 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinee only on May 4 and 11, Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, $15 student tickets available, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

PLAN B THEATRE, And the Banned Played On, readings from banned children’s books, compiled by Michael Scott Johnson and Jerry Rapier, May 3, 8 p.m., Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $25, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.planbtheatre.org.

THE GRAND THEATRE, Noises Off, by Michael Frayn, directed by Anne Stewart-Mark, May 8-24, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on May 10 and 17, The Grand Theatre, Salt Lake Community College, 1575 S. State St., $10-$24, 801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org.

THE ECHO THEATRE, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare, May 8-31, 7:30 p.m., no performance May 26, 15 N. 100 East, Provo, $10 general ($2 higher when purchased on day of performance), $8 senior/students/cast discount, www.theechotheatre.com.

EGYPTIAN THEATRE, Youtheatre, Honk! Jr., book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, music by George Stiles, an all-youth cast present a modern telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, May 9, 7 p.m., May 10, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., 328 Main St., Park City, $14 adults, $9 youth 18 years and under, 435-649-9371, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org. 

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, Sweet Charity, book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, based on the screenplay by Frederico Fellini, Tuillio Pinello and Ennio Flaiano, May 9-24, 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, $38-$59 (prices increase $5 when purchased on day of performance), Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, University of Utah, 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org. 

EGYPTIAN THEATRE, Driving Miss Daisy, by Alfred Uhry, directed by Scott Fryer, an unlikely relationship grows over the years into a deep, abiding affection and interdependence, May 22-23, 8 p.m., May 24, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., 328 Main St., Park City, $19-$29 in advance, $22-$32 at the door, 435-649-9371, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA, Memphis, music by David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, choreography by Sergio Trujillo, directed by Christopher Ashley, celebrate the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, May 27-June 1, 7:30 p.m., also 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Capitol Theatre, $32.50-$60, 800-259-5840, http://saltlakecity.broadway.com/.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, World Premiere, The Selfish Giant, adapted for stage by Teresa Dayley Love, directed by Jennifer and Nat Reed, Oscar Wilde’s children’s story becomes a play about friendship, faith, and the power of transformation in this allegory of Jesus’ love for all of us. At first unwilling to share his beautiful garden with the children who long to play in it, a self-centered giant finds happiness when he at last welcomes the youngsters onto his patch of lovely earth. Using puppets and live actors, BYU Theatre presents a unique look at this universal and timeless tale, May 30-June 14, May 30-31, June 5-7, 11-13, 7:00 p.m., May 31, June 5, 7, 13, 14, 2:00 p.m., ASL interpreted performance June 5, 7:00 p.m., Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center $12 ($4 off weeknights/$3 off weekends with BYU or student ID, $2 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni),
$6 matinees, 801-422-4322, www.arts.byu.edu.

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