WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THEATRE THIS WEEK (MAY 2-8, 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.”

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.

COVEY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, Brinton Black Box Theater Series, “Crossing Delancey” by Susan Sandler, directed by J. Scott Bronson, through May 12, 7:30 p.m., Brinton Black Box, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $12, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

HERITAGE COMMUNITY THEATRE, “Lucky Stiff,” book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty, directed by Jake Thompson, through May 12, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturday matinees, 2505 South Highway 89, Peery, $9 general, $8 seniors, $8 children (3-12 yrs. only), for tickets call 435-723-8392, box office hours are Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, “South Pacific,” through 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.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, “Father of the Bride,” through May 26, 7:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. matinees, $24-$26 adults, $15-$16 children (children under 5 not permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, “The Secret Garden,” adaptation of the 1911 novel by Francis Hodgson Burnett, through June 2, 7:30 p.m., 3 p.m. matinees, $16-$20, $12-$16 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” through June 2, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $10-$12 general, $9-$11 seniors and students, $7-$9 children (12 and under), call box office at 801-393-0070 for tickets/reservations.

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.

WASATCH THEATRE COMPANY, “Chapter Two,” by Neil Simon, May 3-19, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday 2 p.m. matinees on May 12 and 19, Studio Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $15, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

PYGMALION THEATRE COMPANY, “ In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play),” by Sarah Ruhl, May 3-19, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

DRAPER HISTORIC THEATRE, “The Taming of the Shrew,” May 4-5, 10-12, 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on May 5, performances, $10 general, $7 senior/student/military, Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 South 900 East, 801-572-4144, www.drapertheatre.org.

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, “Man of La Mancha,” book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, May 4-19, matinees at 2 p.m., evenings at 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., $36-$57 ($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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