Deseret Morning News A fresh perspective on a classic Broadway musical and the world premiere of a youth-oriented production top this week's collection of new stage offerings in the area.
Steve Fidel, Deseret Morning NewsBob Sorbonne, left, Erica Hansen and Jim Dale in production of "My Fair Lady" at Grand Theatre. normally staged with a cast of more than two dozen, will have a unique spin when it runs from Friday through May 19 at the Grand Theatre, located on Salt Lake Community College's South City Campus, 1575 S. State.
Directed and choreographed by Jim Christian, this production will have a cast of just 11, many of them playing multiple characters and involved with rapid-fire costume changes.
Cast in leading roles are Erica Hansen as Eliza Doolittle, Jim Dale as Henry Higgins and Bob Sorbonne as Colonel Pickering. Also in the ensemble are Jayceen Craven, Erin Fair, Meredith Gibson, Gary Neilson, Ricky Parkinson, Hazel Rowe, Jacob Ulasich and Craig Williams.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday this week, Wednesday-Saturday the second week and Monday-Saturday the final week, with matinees at 2 p.m. on May 12 and 19. Tickets are $10-$24 with student and senior citizen discounts available (957-3322).
adapted by Cherie Bennett from Dr. Mary Pipher's best-selling book, examines the psychological toll today's culture takes on adolescent girls in the Unites States.
Youth Theatre at the University of Utah is staging the production's world premiere, scheduled to play from Wednesday through May 12 in the U.'s Babcock Theatre, followed by an additional performance on May 17 only at Kingsbury Hall.
Amy Richardson, Childrens Theatre Of Salt LakeCaleb Ceran, left, Aspen Travers and Spencer Hohl in Children's Theatre of Salt Lake's production of "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse." Performances in the Babcock (located in the lower level of Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre) are 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday this week and May 10-12 the following week, with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for youths and $12 for adults (581-7100 or www.kingtix.com ).
Patrons should also be aware that Pioneer Theatre Company's production of "Les Miserables" is playing the same time in the upstairs Lees Mainstage theater. Parking may be difficult.
The May 17 performance at Kingsbury Hall will include a post-show discussion with Pipher and Bennett. Tickets for this performance only are $22 for adults and $16 for youths or $30 including a preshow reception.
currently playing in the Desert Star Dinner Theatre, 4861 S. State, Murray, has been extended - again - indefinitely, due to heavy demand for tickets. Artistic Director Scott Holman, who plays Sister Amnesia in the all-male edition of the popular off Broadway show, says the show has been selling out on weekends (266-7600).
David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama about the death of a mathematical genius and the alleged, unpublished "proof" of a questionable resolution found in his mostly incoherent notebooks, will play from Thursday through May 12 in a Pinnacle Acting Company production at the Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 W. Center.
Directed by Jared Larkin, the cast includes Melanie Nelson as Catherine, an intelligent and emotional woman who has inherited both her father's genius and his mental instability; Mark Fossen as Robert, the deceased professor (who is seen in various flashbacks); Stein Erickson as Hal Dobbs, a former student searching through a roomful of Robert's notebooks, and Elizabeth Hale as Claire, Catherine's manipulative, estranged sister.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. To reserve tickets in advance call 309-8934 or visit www.pinnacleactingcompany.com .
adapted by Kevin Kling from Kevin Hankes' popular children's book, is being presented from Friday through May 19 by the Children's Theatre of Salt Lake, 638 S. State.
Directed by Jennifer Parker Hohl and choreographed by Amy Richardson, the cast includes Caleb Ceran as Chester, Spencer Hohl as Wilson and Gary Ceran as Mr. Slinger.
Public performances will be Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 and 4 p.m., with other dates added depending on the demand. All tickets are $9 per person. There is also a 10-pass ticket for $75 (532-6000).
the show that brought the "Peanuts" gang to Broadway, will be presented by the Taylorsville Arts Council from Thursday through May 12 at Eisenhower Junior High School, 4351 S. Redwood Road.
Performances are Thursday-Saturday this week and May 7, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5 each, available in advance by calling 963-5400 or at Taylorsville City Hall. Tickets may also be purchased at the door (cash only).
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