WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THEATRE THIS WEEK (MARCH 7-13, 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.”

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Little Eyolf,” by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Eric Samuelson, directed by Barta Heiner, through March 10, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $7-$14, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, “Gleek School Musical,” through March 10, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., 272 S. Main, $8-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, “Pirates of Penzance,” presented by USU Department of Theatre, through March 10, 7:30 p.m., Morgan Theatre, Chase Fine Arts Center, $10-$18, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, “Molière’s Tartuffe,” directed by Jennifer Kokai, through March 10, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee, Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, the March 3 performance will include American Sign Language interpretation, $8-$11, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

PYGMALION THEATRE COMPANY, “Seven,” through March 11, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-355-2787 or 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, “Dottie – The Sister Lives On!” by Charles Lynn Frost and Christopher Wixom, Robin Wilks-Dunn, director, through March 11, at 1 p.m. evenings at 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., $24-$39, The Upstairs Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, 801-363-7522, www.saltlakeactingcompany.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.

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.

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

PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY, “The Third Crossing,” world premiere by Debora Threedy, directed by Jerry Rapier, March 8-18, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, “Rare Bird,” by Brighde Mullins, directed by Elizabeth Williamson, starring Anne Cullimore Decker, March 9-11, 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.

 

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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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