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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

Pioneer Theatre Company on Friday, March 6, 2020. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U Theatre Department Cancels ‘Songs For A New World’ Amid Diversity Concerns

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer March 28, 2021

  The University of Utah Theatre Department recently made an announcement that they would be canceling their final performance of the 2020-2021 season — a production of Jason Robert Brown’s...

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

Performing Arts Classes Adapt Again for the Fall Semester, Students Respond

By Megan McKellar, News Writer August 27, 2020

  Less than 25% of fall semester classes are being offered in-person, according to a broadcast given by the University of Utah administration, and among those classes, several are performing arts....

Macbeth I Courtesy of Todd Collins

U Theatre Reinvents ‘Macbeth’

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 28, 2019

  While most people would not think of attending a Shakespearean play as a common activity for college students, the University of Utah’s Studio 115 was sold out as “Macbeth” opened on Friday,...

(Courtesy of the University of Utah Theatre Department)

Navigating Religion in the U’s Theatre Department

By Josh Petersen April 23, 2019

  The University of Utah Theatre Department does not shy away from controversy. In November, the play “Big Love” featured onstage nudity, explicit sexual content and graphic violence. Many...

Men on Boats full cast credit U of U Theatre Department

‘Men on Boats:’ A Flowing Triumph of Adventure and Danger

By Madge Slack March 3, 2019

  “Men on Boats” is a rather ambiguous title for a play and, to be honest, it suits a rather ambiguous play. This charming tale starts out adrift and slowly brings the audience in as viewers...

(Courtesy of Ballet West)

Events Calendar February 2019

By Madge Slack and Josh Petersen February 7, 2019

  Jackie Chan: Green Hero The Leonardo Jan. 26 - April 28 Jackie Chan unveiled his new environmental exhibit at The Leonardo: Museum of Creativity and Innovation featuring a series of original...

Cats Closes off the Musical Theatre Program Year—a review

“Cats” Closes off the Musical Theatre Program Year—a review

By Cate Heiner April 24, 2017

The University of Utah's Musical Theatre Program senior class is bringing their careers to a close as they showcase their skills in “Cats.” One of the longest running musicals in Broadway’s history,...

Bringing Cats to the U—a preview

Bringing “Cats” to the U—a preview

By Cate Heiner April 18, 2017

Best known for its unusual story line, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats" is the senior showcase performance for the University of Utah's Musical Theatre Program this year. Based on the collection of poetry,...

Photo by Todd Collins

“Dear Love is Bought with the Loss of Dear Love”: U Theatre Presents “The Two Noble Kinsmen”

By Cate Heiner April 12, 2017

In an explosive finale to their season, the Department of Theatre brings war and love center stage in “The Two Noble Kinsmen.” Their story opens with a celebration and a tragedy, as three queens...

The cast from The Two Noble Kingsman during a roundtable discussion with Daily Utah Chronicle writer Cate Heiner on March 24, 2017. Adam Fondren for the Daily Utah Chrnicle.

“The Two Noble Kinsmen”: The Actor Round Table Transcript

By Cate Heiner April 4, 2017

In preparation for the upcoming production of "The Two Noble Kinsmen" through the Department of Theatre, I met with four of the student actors participating. The discussion included input from Brandt Garber,...