PERFORMANCES-THEATRE-NOVEMBER 2014

THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, Dracula vs. the Mummy, by Eric R. Jensen, the fanged count battles another undead monster who is all wrapped up in his goal of capturing the people of Salt Lake City, through November 1, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

HERITAGE THEATRE, Angel Street, by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Diane Robbins, through November 1, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., $10 general, $9 seniors/children under 12, S. Highway 89, Peery, 435-723-8392, www.heritagetheatreutah.com.

THE GRAND THEATRE, Little Shop of Horrors, feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant, book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, through November 1, Salt Lake Community College, 1575 S. State St., $14-$20, 801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org.

GRASSROOTS SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, Titus Andronicus, by William Shakespeare, through November 1, 8 p.m., Castle Amphitheatre, 1300 E. Center Street, Provo, $12 yard tickets (standing near the stage), $20 gallery tickets, at the door, $3 discount online, www.grassrootsshakespeare.com.

THE ECHO THEATRE, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, directed by Kris Wing Jennings, Shakespeare’s classic tale of Macbeth whose ambitious wife urges him to use wicked means in order to gain the throne over the sitting king, Duncan, The Echo’s creepy adaptation arrives just in time for Halloween, through November 1, 7:30 p.m., 15 N. 100 East, Provo, $10 general ($2 higher when purchased on day of performance), $9 seniors/students, ($3 higher when purchased on day of performance), www.theechotheatre.com.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, The Game of Love and Chance, presented by the USU Department of Theatre Arts, through November 1, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee, Black Box Theatre, $8-13 general, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, The Owl Girl, by Monica Raymond, directed by Alexandra Harbold, set in a world where reality intertwines with magic and myth, through November 2, 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on November 1-2 Studio 115, Performing Arts Building, $18 general, $15 seniors/U. faculty/staff/military and immediate families, $8.50 non U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

SCERA CENTER, Miss Nelson is Missing, Theatre for Young Audiences, book by Harry Allard and James Marshall, Miss Nelson’s class is the worst behaved in the whole school, the uncontrollable children send her over the edge, but the students are in for surprise when Miss Nelson turns up missing, and is replaced by a scary substitute teacher Viola Swamp, in desperation, the students set out to find their beloved Miss Nelson…but will they ever get her back? through November 7, 7 p.m.  745 S. State, Orem, $6 general, $4 seniors/children, 801-225-2787, www.scera.org.

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, Dracula: He’s So Vein!, through November 8, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., also 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. matinees, $18.95 adults, $10.95 children (11 years and under), 4861 S. State, 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.

THE ZIEGFELD THEATER, Shrek The Musical, Broadway’s favorite Ogre, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Jeanine Tesori, through November 8, 7:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. performances, 3934 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, $15 general, $12 seniors 65+, $12 students with ID, $12 children 12 and under, 855-944-2787, www.zigarts.com.

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, One Man, Two Guvnors, by Richard Bean, based on The Servant of Two Masters, by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding, a knockout comedy set in swingin’ 1963 London, as one man tries to serve, and hoodwink, two employers at the same time, through November 15, 7:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday evenings), 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday evenings) 2 p.m. matinees (on Saturdays) $25-$44 (tickets will be $5 higher when purchased on day of performance), 801-581-7100, www.pioneertheatre.org.

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, Little Shop Of Horrors, delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant, book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, through November 15, 7:30 p.m., 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $9-$14, 801-393-0070, http://terraceplayhouse.com.

PYGMALION THEATRE COMPANY, Spark, by Caridid Svich, directed by Fran Pruyn, Spark is a play about three sisters living in the U.S. caught in the mess of a recent war’s aftermath, through November 15, 7:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. performances, Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, Rapture, Blister, Burn, by Gina Gionfriddo, directed by Adrianne Moore, the sharp-witted comedy takes an unflinching look at gender politics and asks, ‘Can any woman have it all?,’ through November 16, 7:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 2 p.m., and 1 p.m. performances, Upstairs Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, for ticket information call 801-363-7522, or log on to www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, Damn Yankees, words and music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, book by George Abbott and Douglas Wallop, based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant, by Douglas Wallop, songs and doubleheaders tell the story of a middle aged man who’s willing to trade his soul to the devil himself to help his favorite team win the pennant against the New York Yankees, through November 22, 7:30 p.m., also 3 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, 225 W. 400 North, Orem, $16-$22 general, $12-$16 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, Catch Me If You Can, by McNally, Shaiman and Wittman, this musical sings the true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., who might be a pilot, a doctor or a lawyer, through November 29, 7:30 p.m., also 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, $30-$33 general, $16 children ages 5-11 years, 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org. 

DRAPER HISTORIC THEATRE, DHT Kids – The Haunted Bride, written and choreographed by Mark Alain Navez with additional choreography by Charrese Carter, tragedy strikes when an evil sorceress steals the soul of the bride at her wedding, however love conquers all in this tale of sacrifice, betrayal, and fantasy, November 1, 3, 7:30 p.m., also a 2 p.m. matinee November 1, $9 general, $7 seniors/students/military, $5 children 12 and under, all seats $5 for matinees, 12366 S. 900 East, 801-572-4144, www.drapertheatre.org. 

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “The Romeo and Juliet Project,” D. Terry Petrie, director, Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy is dissected and played from two vantage points: his and hers, using a distinctive mix of film and live action, a classic story is given new perspective, new vision, and new life, November 6-8, 10, 13-15, 17, 20-22, 7:30 p.m., also a 2 p.m. matinee on November 22, Noorda Theatre, $12 general, $8 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

WASATCH THEATRE COMPANY, Happy, a black comedy by Robert Caisley, Alfred says he’s happy with his job, his marriage and his family, but is he? November 6-22, 8 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on November 15 and 22, Studio Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $15, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, The Big Bad Musical, University of Utah Youth Theatre, by Alec Strum, music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur, the hilarious courtroom comedy casts the audience as jury to decide the fate of the Big Bad Wolf, he’s been slapped with a class-action lawsuit by storybook characters including Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Pigs, November 7-8, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. performances, Kingsbury Hall, $18 general, $10 general, $5 children 18 and under, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com. 

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Wit, by Margaret Edson, directed by Tracy Callahan, while suffering devastating side effects from experimental cancer treatments, uncompromising English professor Vivian Bearing reflects on significant life events, slowly she realizes that human compassion trumps intellectual wit, starring in this award-winning performance will be Weber State University English professor Judy Elsley who is a cancer survivor, this theatre production is for mature audiences only, Wit contains nudity, explicit language and adult situations, all individuals under the age of 18 will not be admitted unless they are accompanied by an adult, November 7-8, 11-15, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Theatre, $10-$12, 801-626-7000, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UTAH REPERTORY THEATER COMPANY, [title of show] music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, book by Hunter Bell, when struggling songwriters Jeff and Hunter learn that a new musical theater festival is accepting submissions, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan and Heidi, eventually Hunter suggests they write about what to write about, and they make a pact to meet the festival’s deadline, [title of show], taken from the space on the festival’s application form, follows the friends on the story of self belief, risk taking, true partnership and a love of musical theater, November 7-8, 14-16, 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, Sugar Space, 616 Wilmington Avenue, Sugar House, $16-$18, www.utahrep.org. 

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, See How They Run, by Phillip King, directed by Barta Lee Heiner, mayhem ensues in this hysterical farce involving mistaken identity, slamming doors and a cast of mismatched personalities at a vicarage in 1940s England, November 7-8, 12-15, 18-22, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on November 8, 15, ASL interpreted performance on November 13, 7:30 p.m., Margetts Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $14 general, $8 matinees, ($5-$6 off with BYU or student ID, $2 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.arts.byu.edu. 

UTAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, Rapunzel, the adventure of Rapunzel comes to life before your eyes, a beautiful princess is taken from her family as a baby and raised by the witch Mother Gothel; fearing that people will find the princess, Gothel locks her away in a tower, but can she keep her there forever? November 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, December 5-6, 1 p.m., 4:30p.m. and 7 p.m. performances, 3605 S. State St., $14 general, 801-532-6000, www.uctheatre.org. 

SILVER SUMMIT THEATRE, Company, a musical comedy, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furst, on his 35th birthday Bobby, a commitment phobic bachelor, searches for the answers to love and life in New York City, while enjoying the company of some lovely ladies he observes both the joys and pitfalls of marriage from his five quirky couple friends, November 7-23, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, Sugar Space Arts Wharehouse, 130 S. 800 West, $15 general in advance, $18 general at the door, www.silversummittheatre.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, The Threepenny Opera, book and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht, music by Kurt Weill, directed by Denny Berry, this brilliant musical is a political and social satire about the corruption of humanity and a sharp critique of Capitalism, yet humorous and with a happy ending, November 7-9, 13-16, 20-23, 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on November 15-16 and 22-23, Babcock Theatre, $18 general, $15 seniors/U. faculty/staff/military and immediate families, $8.50 non U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com. 

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Bocon, Noorda Theatre Center for Children and Youth, David Tinney, faculty advisor, when an immigration officer confronts a young boy from south of the border, the boy tells the story of his journey using myths and tales from Latin America folklore, November 10, 14-15, 1 p.m., Noorda Theatre, $3  801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, directed by Melanie Nelson, Shakespeare’s valedictory play is also one of his most poetic and magical, teeming with fairies, monsters and shipwrecks, November 13-15, 20-22, Jay W. Lees Courage Theatre, Jewett Center for the Performing Arts, $10 general, 801-832-2457, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents. 

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, How the Grouch Stole Christmas, November 13-January 3, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., also 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. matinees, $18.95 adults, $10.95 children (11 years and under), 4861 S. State, 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, book and lyrics by Timothy Mason, music by Mel Marvin, the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart warming holiday classic, November 18-20, 7:30 p.m., November 21, 8 p.m., November 22, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., November 23, 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, $32.50-$85, 801-355-5502, 800-259-5840, www.broadwayinutah.com.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, Scrooge, book, lyrics and music by Leslie Bricusse, directed by Addie Holman, a delightful musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, November 20-Dcember 18, 7:30 p.m., Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $17-$22, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org. 

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, directed by Stephanie Breinholt, about the lives of the residents of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, it won the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, November 21-22, December 2-6, 9-11, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on November 22 and December 6, ASL interpreted performance on December 4, Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $15 ($4-$5 off with BYU or student ID, $2 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.arts.byu.edu.

EGYPTIAN THEATER PARK CITY, SHREK: The Musical, presented by Ziegfeld Theatre Company, based on Dreamworks’ film, it’s the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite green ogre, his one true love, and a wise cracking donkey, November 21-23, 28-30, 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, $35 reserved seating (in advance), $40 at the door, $43  front (in advance), $48 at the door, $55 cabaret (in advance), $60 at the door, $29 youth, ages 12 and under (in advance), $34 at the door, $35 youth front (in advance), $40 at the door 435-649-9371, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.

THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, The X-mas Men, the evil Jack Frost plans to take over Santa’s magic snowball, to give coal to good children and presents to bad ones, luckily the X-mas Men are here to save the day, November 21-December 27, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play, adapted by Joe Landry from a screenplay by Francis Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra and Jo Swerling, directed by Carol Thomas, this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, November 28-December 20, 7 p.m., Leishman Performance Hall, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $15 general, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.

HERITAGE THEATRE, It’s a Wonderful Life, from the film by Frank Capra, adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers, directed by JuDeane Parkinson, the story of all around good guy George Bailey trying to escape boring Bedford Falls but never being able to walk away from the problems of the people he loves, November 28-29, December 1, 5-6, 8 12-13, 15, 19-20, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on December 6, 13 and 20, $10 general, $9 seniors/children under 12, S. Highway 89, Peery, 435-723-8392, www.heritagetheatreutah.com.

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, November 28-December 23, 7:30 p.m., 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $9-$14, 801-393-0070, http://terraceplayhouse.com.

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