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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Performing Arts

Balance of Profession and Personal Life

Balance of Profession and Personal Life

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2018

In the fall of 2008, professional actor Claybourne Elder graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts. While attending the U, he learned valuable lessons that have stuck...

Carmen Cusack and Patrick Cummings in Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s “Bright Star.”

PTC’s “Bright Star” is Original and Optimistic

By Josh Petersen January 16, 2018

Banjoes, bluegrass, and ballads, oh my! All three are in abundant supply at Pioneer Theatre Company in Utah’s first production of “Bright Star”, a winning new musical written by Steve Martin and...

Carmen Cusack in Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s “Bright Star.”

PTC Shines with Production of “Bright Star”

By Josh Petersen January 8, 2018

From January 12-27, Salt Lake City will receive some old-fashioned Southern charm at Pioneer Theatre Company. PTC is presenting the touring production of “Bright Star,” a new musical written by beloved...

Family Takes Center Stage for Moore

Family Takes Center Stage for Moore

By Holly Vasic December 11, 2017

Professor. Performer. Newlywed. New mom. Choreographer. University of Utah adjunct professor Christine Moore brings a lot of life experience into the classroom. Moore was born and raised in Canada. ...

Chamber Music Series: A Relaxing Celebration of Renaissance Music

By Jaycen Eggleston December 4, 2017

Getting lost in acrylic trees and the soft, warm tones of oil paintings is a fun way to pass the time on cold winter days, especially when walking outside is enough to melt even the sturdiest of souls....

Newsies Dances to Pioneer Theatre Company

“Newsies” Dances to Pioneer Theatre Company

By Josh Petersen November 27, 2017

There is little doubt that the Walt Disney Company is one of the premier forces in Hollywood’s film industry. But for the past two decades, Disney has worked to conquer an arena on the other side of...

Events Calendar Nov. 27

Events Calendar Nov. 27

By Madge Slack November 27, 2017

Crosstalk: An Evening of Electroacoustic Music A concert of original unique works presented by University of Utah students featuring a variety of electronic and live instruments. All of the work is...

Roles Reversed: Jesus Christ Superstar Highlights Women

Roles Reversed: “Jesus Christ Superstar” Highlights Women

By Josh Petersen November 24, 2017

On Nov. 3 and 4, a sold-out crowd gathered in the Performing Arts Building (PAB 115) to watch the University of Utah Theatre Department’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The musical, written...

Keeping Your Throat Happy This Winter

Keeping Your Throat Happy This Winter

By Madge Slack November 22, 2017

Winter can be both a magical and terrible time of year, but let’s face it, no one looks cute when they’re sick. The constant hacking, the chain smoker voice, the sneezing and worst of all, laryngitis....

Comedic Perfection in You Never Can Tell

Comedic Perfection in “You Never Can Tell”

By Josh Petersen November 18, 2017

Good comedy is long overdue for a PR rebranding. At the Academy Awards every year, only a few straightforward comedies garner major nominations, and fewer actually win. On television, the attitude toward...