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Performing Arts

The Two Noble Kinsmen: Meet the Dramaturg

“The Two Noble Kinsmen”: Meet the Dramaturg

By Cate Heiner March 31, 2017

  When describing the requirements for a theatrical production, the term “dramaturg” may sound unusual even to those involved. Dramaturgs often provide essential aid and background to the...

Musician and University of Utah student Zack Sterling march 23, 2017. Adam Fondren for the Daily Utah Chronicle.

A Helping Hand: U Student “fuels” Upcoming Benefit Concert

By Lynette Randall March 30, 2017

Combining music with charity, University of Utah student and music entrepreneur, Zachary Sterling is headlining a benefit concert to raise money for Utah children in foster care. “In my opinion, music...

PTC Succeeds with King Charles III (review)

PTC Succeeds with ‘King Charles III’ (review)

By Cate Heiner March 29, 2017

For even a modest anglophile, the way Mike Bartlett's “King Charles III” pairs intrigue with British monarchy, political drama and family tensions in Pioneer Theatre Company’s current production...

School of Dance Gala practice and dress rehearsal. Photo credit 
Cara MacDonald.

The School of Dance Gala: In Photos

By Casey Koldewyn March 29, 2017

With performances beginning the weekend of March 23, the University of Utah's School of Dance has been busy with their Gala, which still has four performances left spanning Thursday, March 30 until Sunday,...

George S. And Dolores Dore Eccles Theater Febuary 25, 2017. Adam Fondren for Daily Utah Chronicle.

‘Lion King’ Brings Savannah to the Eccles (review)

By Lynette Randall March 28, 2017

With jaw-dropping staging and phenomenal talent, “The Lion King” saw a dazzling and successful opening weekend at the Eccles Theater. The musical is an adaption of the 1994 film by the same name...

2017-2018 line-up for Pioneer Theater Company

2017-2018 Pioneer Theatre Company Line-Up

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2017

It's that time of year again: Salt Lake's premier regional theater has announced its next seven-show season. The Pioneer Theatre Company strives to present the greatest theatre has to offer, and serve...

King Charles III

Looking into the Royal Family with PTC’s ‘King Charles III’ (preview)

By Cate Heiner March 24, 2017

After exploring the worlds of shipbuilding, American classics and the Cold War as a musical concert, Pioneer Theatre brings the British monarchy to the stage in "King Charles III." Nominated for the...

Michael Thompson Brown

Artist of the Week: Michael Thompson Brown, Percussionist Actor

By Haley Oliphant, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2017

What does it mean to be an artist? Is it simply an aesthetic? A desire for fame and recognition? For Michael Thompson Brown, it means something far simpler and more powerful. Throughout his journey as...

Rehearsal pic of Gala, credit Luc Vanier

The Gala: Combining Modern and Ballet in Innovative Ways (preview)

By Lynette Randall March 23, 2017

Featuring an iconic confluence of two creative groups, the ballet and modern dance programs will be premiering a unique collaboration in their upcoming School of Dance Gala. A mix between original choreography...

George S. And Dolores Dore Eccles Theater Febuary 25, 2017. Adam Fondren for Daily Utah Chronicle.

Bringing the Savannah to the Eccles: ‘The Lion King’ (preview)

By Lynette Randall March 22, 2017

The long-loved story of Simba the lion is coming to Salt Lake City and gracing the stage of the Eccles Theatre this week. Based off of the wildly popular 1994 Disney animated film, “The Lion King”...