WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THEATRE THIS WEEK (SEPT. 12-18, 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.”

TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, “The Pirates of Penzance,” through September 15, 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, www.terraceplayhouse.com/.

HERITAGE COMMUNITY THEATRE, “Willy Wonka,” by Roald Dahl, directed by Bonnie Richardson, music and lyrics by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, through September 15, 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 years old), for tickets call 435-723-8392, box office hours are Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

CENTER FOR THE ARTS, “Les Misérables,” the school edition, through September 15, 7:30 p.m., September 8, also 1:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43. S. Main, Logan, $17-$19, Utah State University and high school students 20 percent discount, Monday night family of six or more 20 percent discount, 435-752-0026, www.centerforthearts.us.

WASATCH THEATRE, “Avenue Q,” through September 22, 8 p.m., September 15 and 22 also 2 p.m. matinees, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-446-5657, www.wasatchtheatre.org.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, “Little Women,” through September 22, 7:30 p.m., Barlow Main Stage, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $17-$20, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” through September 22, 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, “9 to 5 The Musical,” music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick, through September 29, 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.

UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” “Mary Stuart,” “Titus Andronicus,” “Les Misérables,” “Scapin,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Hamlet,” “Stones in His Pockets,” through October 21, 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Adams Shakespeare Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, Randall L. Jones Theatre, Cedar City, $22-$73, 800-752-9849, www.bard.org.

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, “Wicked-er,” by Ben Millet, artistic director Scott Holman, through November 10, 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.

ZION THEATRE COMPANY, “Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion,’” adapted by Melissa Leilani Larson, directed by Sarah Stewart, September 14-15, 21-22, 7:30 p.m., The Off Broadway Theater, 272 S. Main St., $8-$16, at the door, www.ziontheatrecompany.com.

THE STING AND HONEY COMPANY, “The Winter’s Tale,” by William Shakespeare, directed by Javen Tanner, September 14-29, Tuesdays-Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $20, Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, “In the Heights,” music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda, September 14-29, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, 2 p.m. matinees, $38 (balcony), $59 (main floor/loge), tickets are $5 higher when purchased on day of performance, 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.

THE 42ND ANNUAL CLASSICAL GREEK THEATRE FESTIVAL, Antigone by Sophocles, in a new American translation by Marianne McDonald, choreographed by Darlene Casanova, directed by Larry West, September 17, 5 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young University, $8-$11, 801-832-2457, www.westminstercollege.edu/greek_theatre.

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