WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN THEATRE (NOV. 19-25, 2014)

(Be sure to visit our monthly theatre calendar by clicking on “Events Calendar.”)

SILVER SUMMIT THEATRE, Company, a musical comedy, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furst, on his 35th birthday Bobby, a commitment phobic bachelor, searches for the answers to love and life in New York City, while enjoying the company of some lovely ladies he observes both the joys and pitfalls of marriage from his five quirky couple friends, through November 23, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, Sugar Space Arts Wharehouse, 130 S. 800 West, $15 general in advance, $18 general at the door, www.silversummittheatre.org.

HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, Catch Me If You Can, by McNally, Shaiman and Wittman, this musical sings the true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., who might be a pilot, a doctor or a lawyer, through November 29, 7:30 p.m., also 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. matinees on Saturdays, $30-$33 general, $16 children ages 5-11 years, 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org

UTAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, Rapunzel, the adventure of Rapunzel comes to life before your eyes, a beautiful princess is taken from her family as a baby and raised by the witch Mother Gothel; fearing that people will find the princess, Gothel locks her away in a tower, but can she keep her there forever?, through December 5-6, 1 p.m., 4:30p.m. and 7 p.m. performances, 3605 S. State St., $14 general, 801-532-6000, www.uctheatre.org.

DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, How the Grouch Stole Christmas, through January 3, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., also 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. matinees, $18.95 adults, $10.95 children (11 years and under), 4861 S. State, 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, directed by Melanie Nelson, Shakespeare’s valedictory play is also one of his most poetic and magical, teeming with fairies, monsters and shipwrecks, November 20-22, Jay W. Lees Courage Theatre, Jewett Center for the Performing Arts, $10 general, 801-832-2457, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, The Threepenny Opera, book and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht, music by Kurt Weill, directed by Denny Berry, this brilliant musical is a political and social satire about the corruption of humanity and a sharp critique of Capitalism, yet humorous and with a happy ending, November 20-23, 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on November 22-23, Babcock Theatre, $18 general, $15 seniors/U. faculty/staff/military and immediate families, $8.50 non U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, book and lyrics by Timothy Mason, music by Mel Marvin, the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart warming holiday classic, November 20, 7:30 p.m., November 21, 8 p.m., November 22, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., November 23, 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, $32.50-$85, 801-355-5502, 800-259-5840, www.broadwayinutah.com.

CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, Scrooge, book, lyrics and music by Leslie Bricusse, directed by Addie Holman, a delightful musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, November 20-December 18, 7:30 p.m., Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $17-$22, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org. 

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, directed by Stephanie Breinholt, about the lives of the residents of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, it won the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, November 21-22, December 2-6, 9-11, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on November 22 and December 6, ASL interpreted performance on December 4, Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $15 ($4-$5 off with BYU or student ID, $2 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.arts.byu.edu.

EGYPTIAN THEATER PARK CITY, SHREK: The Musical, presented by Ziegfeld Theatre Company, based on Dreamworks’ film, it’s the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite green ogre, his one true love, and a wise cracking donkey, November 21-23, 28-30, 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, $35 reserved seating (in advance), $40 at the door, $43  front (in advance), $48 at the door, $55 cabaret (in advance), $60 at the door, $29 youth, ages 12 and under (in advance), $34 at the door, $35 youth front (in advance), $40 at the door 435-649-9371, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.

THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, The X-mas Men, the evil Jack Frost plans to take over Santa’s magic snowball, to give coal to good children and presents to bad ones, luckily the X-mas Men are here to save the day, November 21-December 27, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.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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