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ZIEGFELD THEATER:
The Rocky Horror Show OCT. 11–NOV. 2 THEZIEGFELDTHEATER.COM ZIEGFELD THEATER, OGDEN
Sweet Transvestite from Transylvania: it’s the cult classic musical, just in time for Halloween. Sweethearts Brad and Janet (Damnit!) stumble upon the mansion of transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Their innocence can’t withstand this houseful of wild characters including a rocking biker, creepy butler and the scientist’s newest muscular creation, Rocky. It’s a raucous, laugh-filled evening of great music and fun. UTAH OPERA:
Verdi’s La traviata OCT. 12–20, ARTSALTLAKE.ORG CAPITOL THEATRE
Romance! In-Laws! Disaster! Experience Verdi’s heartbreaking masterpiece, and see the opera for yourself that moved Julia Roberts’ character to tears in Pretty Woman.
BALLET WEST:
Balanchine’s Ballets Russes OCT. 25-NOV. 2, BALLETWEST.ORG CAPITOL THEATRE
Explore the origins of Balanchine’s choreographic genius in this historic triple bill. Le Chant du Rossignol (The Song of the Nightingale) is a tale of a mysterious songbird that cures an ailing Chinese emperor. What emerges is a parable about nature’s capacity to heal wounds, and the need for humanity to be led by beauty and light. Balanchine’s Apollo is as elegant and restrained as it is dramatic and powerful. His version follows the young god as he is ushered into adulthood by the muses of poetry, mime, and dance. Finally, Prodigal Son‘s story of sin and redemption, taken from the Gospel of Luke, presents a universal message through an expressive score and provocative movement. GOOD COMPANY THEATRE:
Blu OCT. 25–NOV. 10 GOODCOTHEATRE.COM GOOD COMPANY THEATRE, OGDEN
An epic poem for the stage, blu traces the explosive after-effects of prison and hunger, desire and war. The play follows a queer Chicana/o family as they try to envision an earth and sky without police and their helicopters. THE STATE ROOM:
Todrick Hall: Haus Party A GALLERY / ALLEN+ALAN FINE ART:
Toni Doilney A Sense of Place OCT. 15–NOV. 12 RECEPTION OCT. 18 AGALLERYONLINE.COM 1321 S. 2100 EAST, SLC
Toni Doilney uses a unique combination of American Primitivism and Modern Expressionism to present a fresh, direct interpretation of place. Her intimate connection to the subject matter, whether domestic interiors or dramatic landscapes, is clearly felt by her viewer.
OCT. 29, ARTSALTLAKE.ORG JEANNE WAGNER THEATRE, ROSE WAGNER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Multi-talented singer, rapper, actor, director, choreographer, and YouTube personality, Todrick Hall rose to prominence on American Idol. His popular YouTube channel has over 2.7 million subscribers and 510 million channel views consisting notably for original songs, choreographed flash mobs for Beyoncé, musical collaborations, and appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race as a guest judge.
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Issue 303 | AUGUST 22, 2019
AN OTHER THEATER COMPANY:
Doubt
NOV. 1–23 ANOTHERTHEATERCOMPANY.COM AN OTHER THEATER, PROVO
Picture this: A Catholic school in the Bronx, New York, 1964. A time of uncertainty: the assassination of John F. Kennedy, civil upheaval. Sister Aloysius, a ruler-swatting teacher prone to old-school thinking and a fear of progression, suspects an inappropriate relationship between Father Brendan Flynn and Donald Muller, a 12-year-old “negro” student/altar boy. UTAH ARTS ALLIANCE:
Arcadian Dreamscapes NOV. 5–DEC. 1, UTAHARTS.ORG URBAN ARTS GALLERY
Arcadian Dreamscapes is a vibrant and compelling collection of work by Utah artists Anna Martin, Brian Hoover, and Brittany Volquardsen. Each of these three talented artists uses their own unique approach to create works which crackle with life, energy, and imagination. PLAN-B THEATRE:
ODA might
NOV. 7–17, ARTSALTLAKE.ORG STUDIO THEATRE, ROSE WAGNER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
A doctor, a medium and an orderly walk into a mental hospital … A psychological thriller blurring the line between truth and reality. In partnership with The David Ross Fetzer Foundation for Emerging Artists.
KINGSBURY HALL:
Axis Dance Company NOV. 8, KINGSBURYHALL.UTAH.EDU KINGSBURY HALL, UOFU
AXIS is the nation’s most acclaimed ensemble of disabled and non-disabled performers. The company commissions, creates, and performs artistically stunning contemporary dance, developed through collaboration with high-profile choreographers and cutting-edge, innovative dance makers, including dancers with and without physical disabilities. More than any other company in the United States, AXIS has been at the forefront of the field, building a bridge between contemporary dance, integrated dance, and disability culture.
PYGMALION THEATRE COMPANY:
Two Headed
NOV. 8–23, ARTSALTLAKE.ORG BLACK BOX THEATRE, ROSE WAGNER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The play begins in Utah in 1857 — the year more than 100 California-bound immigrants traveling from Missouri and Arkansas were killed in what became known as the Mountain Meadows Massacre. It follows the 40-year relationship between two girls/women as they each find their place in an intolerant, patriarchal Mormon society and the polygamy it espouses.
LIVE NATION AND KINGSBURY HALL AND PRESENT:
Chelsea Handler: Life Will be the Death of Me NOV. 22, KINGSBURYHALL.UTAH.EDU KINGSBURY HALL, UOFU
Regarded as one of the most successful figures in entertainment today, Chelsea Handler and her talk shows, best selling books, and stand up comedy have attracted millions of fans worldwide.
