WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THEATRE THIS WEEK (APRIL 18-24, 2012)

For your convenience, we’re listing theatre performances that are taking place between today and next Tuesday. And don’t forget, if you want a complete monthly listing please mouse over “Live Theatre Previews and Reviews” and click on “Upcoming Theatre Events.”

"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying:" Kelly Johnson and Nick Grossaint

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying,” book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, directed by David Tinney, through April 21, 10 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, Noorda Theatre, $14 general, $12 seniors, non UVU students, UVU faculty/staff, $9 UVU students, 801-863-7529, www.uvu.edu/theatre/.

DRAPER HISTORIC THEATRE, “James and the Giant Peach,” through April 21, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. performances, $9 general, $7 seniors, students and military, $5 children 12 and under, Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 South 900 East, 801-572-4144, www.drapertheatre.org.

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE,  “Rabbit Hole,” through April 21, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, South City Campus, room W210, www.slcc.edu/arts-comm/index.asp.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, “Two-headed” by Julie Jensen, through April 21, Morgan Theatre, Chase Fine Arts Center, $13 general, $10 youth/seniors, $8 faculty/staff, USU students free with valid ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller, Hugh Hanson, director, through April 22, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Babcock Theatre, $15 general, $12 U faculty and employees, U students free with Ucard, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org.

PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY, “The Scarlet Letter,” adapted for the stage from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel, Jenifer Nii, playwright, Cheryl Ann Cluff, director, through April 22, matinees at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m., evenings at 8 p.m., Studio Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20 general, 801-355-2787 or 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, “The Adventures of Sheer-Luck Homes and Snotson,” through April 28, 7:30 p.m., $8-$16, 272 S. Main, $8-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” through April 28, 7 p.m., $12, Leishman Performance Hall, Davis Center for the Performing Arts, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.

SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, “Course 86B in the Catalogue,” a world premiere by Kathleen Cahill, directed by Tracy Callahan, through May 6, 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, $ 23-$38 general, $20-$35 seniors, $15 students with ID, The Upstairs Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, 801-363-7522, www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.

"Princess Brides Maid:" from left Jeff Jensen, Corey Brandenburger, Corinne Adair, Rick Miller (Photo: Desert Star)

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, “The Princess Brides Maid” by Ed Farnsworth, Scott Holman artistic director, through June 9, 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-$17.95, $13.95 students, $12.95 seniors, $9.95 children, dinner theatre prices $38.95-$42.95, $14.95 children, no senior or student discounts, 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.

SYNOPSIS/WASATCH THEATRE COMPANY, “Little Shop of Horrors,” a musical fundraiser for the Salt Lake Education Foundation, all proceeds go toward disadvantaged youth in the Salt Lake Valley in need of dental services, April 19-21, 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. performances, Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, “South Pacific,” April 23-May 19, 7:30 p.m., $20 general, $19 student, Barlow Main Stage, Davis Center for the Performing Arts, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.

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About Edward Reichel

Edward Reichel, author, writer and composer, has been covering the classical music scene in Utah since 1997. For many years he served as the primary music critic for the Deseret News. He has also written for a number of publications, including Chamber Music Magazine, OPERA Magazine, 15 Bytes, Park City Magazine and Salt Lake Magazine. He holds a Ph.D. in composition from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He can be reached at ed.reichel@gmail.com. Reichel Recommends is also on Twitter @ReichelArts.

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