WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THEATRE THIS WEEK (MARCH 21-27, 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.”

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.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA, “Beauty and the Beast,” through March 25, 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.

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

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.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “The Gondoliers,” music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert, directed by Allison Black, music direction by Britain Soderquist, choreographed by Kacee Hill, March 21-24, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee, Nelke Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, “Rumors,” by Neil Simon, March 22-24, 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, March 22-24, 29-31, 7:30 p.m., Brinton Black Box, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $12 general, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, “The Cradle Will Rock,” by Mark Blitzstein, directed by Trent Cox, March 23-31, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee, Eccles Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $8-$11, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, “Laughing Stock,” by Charles Morey, March 23-April 7, matinees at 2 p.m., evenings at 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., $25-$44 ($5 higher when purchased on day of performance), 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.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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