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THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, Hunger Game of Thrones, the story takes place in a strange land where hunger is common – a hunger for food, for power and betrayal, the G-rated family friendly show follows the tale of a beautiful female archer who not only brings peace to her homeland but thwarts corrupt tyrant kings who have illegally and villainously usurped the throne, through February 21, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, $11 Mondays, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.
PLAN-B THEATRE, Mama, a world premiere by Carleton Bluford, directed by Jerry Rapier, a celebration of mothers and motherhood, featuring Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin, Cooper Howell, Latoya Rhodes and Elizabeth Summerhays, through February 22, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Studio Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.
SCERA CENTER, Pinkalicious: the Musical, a Theatre for Young Audiences Production, young Pinkalicious Pinkerton’s passion for pink goes too far when she eats so many pink cupcakes that she turns pink from head to toe, through February 27, 7 p.m. (Monday and Friday performances only), $6 adults, $4 seniors, $4 children (ages 3-11), 745 S. State, Orem, 801-225-2787, www.scera.org; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m., school matinee performances, reservations required, www.scera.org/contents/view//62/theatre_for_young_audiences.
PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, in 1692, a group of young girls suddenly manifest signs of “demonic possession,” before the hysteria ends, 20 Salem townspeople are dead, executed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the crime of witchcraft, a cautionary tale and a mesmerizing psychological drama, through February 28, 7:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday evenings), 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday evenings), also 2 p.m. matinees (on Saturdays), $25-$44 (tickets will be $5 higher when purchased on day of performance), 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.
SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, Two Stories, a world premiere by Elaine Jarvik, directed by Keven Myhe, Jodi a struggling journalist eager to keep her job in a changing economy gets more than a story when a Pakistani family moves in next door, the play is an exploration of diverse landscapes, including economic rise and fall, sensationalism and honesty, how we navigate the growing diversity and lingering stereotypes in our communities, and more intimately, how identity is bridged in generations, through March 1, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, Upstairs Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, $25-39 general, 801-363-7522, or log on to www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.
THE ZIEGFELD THEATRE, Fiddler on the Roof, book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, it’s the story of Tevye, the dairyman, as he attempts to raise his daughters with a sense of tradition in a world of changing norms, through March 7, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on March 7, $15 general, $12 seniors/students/children (12 and under), if purchased online, $17 general, $14 seniors/students/children (12 and under) if purchased at the door, 3924 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, 855-949-2787, www.theziegfeldtheater.com.
DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, Pirates of the Scaribbean, by Ben E. Millet, through March 21, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., also 2:30 p.m. matinees, $18.95 adults, $10.95 children (11 years and under), 4861 S. State, 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.
HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, Les Misérables, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, tells the story of Jean Valjean, a runaway convict seeking redemption after serving 19 years in a prison for stealing a loaf of bread, his journey to freedom collides and converges with the lives of the worst and the best of humanity, February 19-April 25, 7:30 p.m., also 11 p.m. and 3 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, $17-$21 general, $13-$17 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Music Dance Theatre, “Broadway Review,” featuring the talents of numerous Music Dance Theatre alumni from around the country including Broadway veterans returning for the first ever reunion, February 20-21, 7:30 p.m., also a 2 p.m. performance on February 21, Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10 general ($4 off with BYU or student ID, $1 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Damn Yankees, book by George Abbott and Douglas Wallop, music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, directed by Jim Christian, February 20-21, 24-28, 7:30 p.m., Allred Theatre, $10-$12 general, 801-626-7000, www.weberstatetickets.com.
UTAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, African Tales, a collection of African folk stories that are woven together to create a magical adventure, February 20 and 27, March 6 and 13, 7 p.m., February 21 and 28, March 7 and 13-14, 1 p.m., and 4:30 p.m., 3605 S. State St., $9 general, 801-532-6000, www.uctheatre.org.
CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, Barefoot in the Park, by Neil Simon, directed by Jennie Richardson, there is nothing more fascinating , frustrating, or maddening than the human relationship, whether it’s you first crush, your third marriage, or…well it’s complicated to say the least, February 20–March 14, 7 p.m., Leishman Performance Hall, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $15 general, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.
TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek, directed by Dennis Ferrin, tells the story of two con men living on the French Riviera, Lawrence Jemeson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money, Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failing health, after meeting on a train they attempt to work together only to find the town isn’t big enough for the two of them, February 20-April 4, 7:30 p.m., 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $12-$14 general, $11-$13 seniors/students, $9-$11 children (12 and under), 801-393-0070, http://terraceplayhouse.com.
HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, Ghost, the Musical, book and lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin, music and lyrics by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, just off the boards of London and Broadway, adapted from the movie, it’s the story of Sam and Molly, exquisite devotion, betrayed friendship, a compelling murder mystery, comedic incantations and lastly, a love that transcends spheres, February 20-April 11, 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, $30-$33 general, $16 children (5-11 years, no children under 5 years permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.