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Performing Arts

The Us Julius Caesar is Refreshingly Simple

The U’s Julius Caesar is Refreshingly Simple

By Josh Petersen October 29, 2018

  This Halloween, the University of Utah Department of Theatre is presenting a historical tale of horror and violence — William Shakespeare’s 1599 tragedy “Julius Caesar.” This oft-adapted...

courtesy Pam Loshak

The Lucas Brothers Are Stand Up’s Most Powerful Duo

By Josh Petersen October 29, 2018

  No, you’re not seeing double. Though stand-up comedy is typically a solo form, Keith and Kenny Lucas, also known as the Lucas Brothers, take a different approach. The two comedians are identical...

Outside of Fear Factory in Salt Lake City Utah. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nightmares in Utah

By Adelina Whitten October 29, 2018

'Tis the season for charming old horror movies and cheesy halloween costumes. What’s actually frightening, though, are the haunted houses stapled across our great state. Some offer a walk through while...

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Ballet West’s “Jewels:” Previewing Balanchine’s Evocative Masterpiece

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor October 28, 2018

  When "Jewels" was first performed in 1967, "The New York Times" writer Clive Barnes described its debut saying, "It is open to doubt whether even George Balanchine has ever created a work in...

Kevin Early as Sweeney Todd. Courtesy Pioneer Theatre Company

‘Sweeney Todd’ Puts the Gore in Gorgeous

By Madge Slack October 27, 2018

  What better show to see in October than Sweeney Todd? “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is currently playing at Pioneer Theatre Company, and they have definitely done this...

Anne Tolpegin and Kevin Early in Sweeney Todd. Courtesy of Pioneer Theatre Company.

“Sweeney Todd” Brings Revenge and Horror to Pioneer Theatre Company

By Josh Petersen October 22, 2018

  This Halloween, Salt Lake City audiences can enjoy a horror classic live on stage. Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” will come to Pioneer...

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“Julius Caesar”: A Tale of Women

By Adelina Whitten October 21, 2018

  Nearly 400 years ago, William Shakespeare created an iconic story of backstabbing and betrayal. “Julius Caesar” is a staple of school curriculums to this day, reiterating a familiar story...

“Tigers Be Still” Is a Funny But Shallow Take on Mental Illness

“Tigers Be Still” Is a Funny But Shallow Take on Mental Illness

By Josh Petersen October 21, 2018

  In a climactic scene of “Tigers Be Still,” a play by Kim Rosenstock in production at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, two characters share the deepest parts of themselves while reflecting...

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“Tigers Be Still” Confronts Taboo Topics

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor October 14, 2018

  Join Pygmalion Productions as they kick off their 2018-2019 season with a production of “Tigers Be Still” by Kim Rosenstock, one of the writers behind the popular sitcom “New Girl.” If...

Ireland Nichols in Salt Lake Acting Company’s The Wolves

“The Wolves:” Fierce, Fun and Female

By Madge Slack October 14, 2018

  How interesting are the live of teenage female soccer players? As it turns out, pretty interesting. “The Wolves” is officially open at Salt Lake Acting Company, and it is a show worth seeing....