WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THEATRE THIS WEEK (MARCH 14-20, 2012)

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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.”

PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY, “The Third Crossing,” world premiere by Debora Threedy, directed by Jerry Rapier, through March 18, matinees at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m., evenings at 8 p.m., Studio Theatre at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20 general, 801-355-2787 or 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, “CSI: Provo; Decaffeinated DNA” by Ben E. Millet, Scott Holman, artistic director, through March 24, 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.

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, “The Crucible,” through March 24, matinees at 2 p.m., evenings at 7:30 p.m., $10-$24, The Grand Theatre, 801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” through March 31, 7:30 p.m., $17-$20, Barlow Main Stage, Davis Center for the Performing Arts, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, “Xanadu,” through April 7, 7:30 p.m., 3 p.m. matinees, $16-$20, $12-$16 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, “ZORRO the Musical,” through April 11, 7:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. matinees, $26-$28 adults, $15-$16 children (children under 5 not permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, “Rare Bird,” by Brighde Mullins, directed by Elizabeth Williamson, starring Anne Cullimore Decker, March 14-18, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees, free student tickets available for student preview performances on March 7-8, Babcock Theatre, $23, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” by William Shakespeare, directed by Stephanie Breinholt, March 14-30, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees, Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $8-$15, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, “Rumors,” by Neil Simon, starts March 15-17, 7:30 p.m., Jay W. Lees Courage Theatre, 3rd floor Converse Hall, $15, www.westminstercollege.edu/cultural_events/.

COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, “Anne of Green Gables,” directed by Lynne D. Bronson, starts March 15-17, 7:30 p.m., Brinton Black Box, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $12 general, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Merrily We Roll Along,” music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth, directed by Scott Eckern, March 15-17, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee, Margetts Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6-$8, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA, “Beauty and the Beast,” starts March 20, 1:00 p.m., 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Capitol Theatre, $32.50-$77.50, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

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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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