| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The LotteryPresented by Ballet West at Capitol Theatre November 2-November 10, 2012 Based on Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" isone of the most famous short stories in American literature, this world premiere by former Ballet West resident choreographers Val Caniparoli tells the story of a quiet American town with a startling and frightening secret. | Ballet West | 11/02/12- 11/10/12 | Salt Lake City |
Annual Performance GalaPresented by Ballet West at Grand America Hotel October 27, 2012 An evening to remember! This exclusive, one-night-only event presents exciting previews and showstoppers in a one-hour program. This is your opportunity to help raise the funds necessary to support Ballet West's education and outreach programs while experiencing the perfect evening of breath-taking performances. | Ballet West | 10/27/12 | Salt Lake City |
The NutcrackerPresented by Ballet West at Capitol Theatre November 30-December 29, 2012 Ballet West rings in the holidays with the 57th edition of Willam Christensen's beloved production of "The Nutcracker." Tschaikovsky's timeless score, brilliant costumes, sets and choreography, come together to create a magical storybook world. | Ballet West | 11/30/12- 12/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
The Scarlet PimpernelPresented by Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board at South Hills Middle School July 4-July 6, 2013 Paris, May 1794. At the bloody peak of the French Revolution the beautiful actress, Marguerite St. Just (Kristen Douglas Hickman) announces her engagement to an Englishman, Sir Percival Blakeney (Eric Peterson). Chauvelin (Mathew Boulton), a high ranking revolutionary official and Marguerite's former lover is furious. On the night Marguerite leaves for England with Percy and her brother Armand, ( Justin Goldsmith), Chauvelin blackmails her into giving him secret information about the Marquis de... | Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board | 07/04/13- 07/06/13 | Riverton |
Music in Brigham Teen NightPresented by Brigham City Fine Arts Center at Brigham City Fine Arts Center May 25, 2012 Dflight Productions presents Talese Haddock and the Solar Tones at the Fine Arts Center. Teen night is designed to promote good quality music from up and coming bands. Under the tutledge of recording expert, Dan Dunford, the goal is to promote young bands and provide great dancing or listening music for their peers. | Brigham City Fine Arts Center | 05/25/12 | Brigham City |
Arabian NightsPresented by Brigham Young University at T. Earl and Kathryn Pardoe Drama Theatre May 24-June 8, 2012 The theatre season will conclude with Arabian Nights in the Pardoe Theatre. The Utah premiere of a new adaptation of the familiar legend of "The Thousand and One Nights" tells of a beautiful bride who spins hypnotic tales of genies, kings and thieves to win her freedom and her husband's heart. Directed by Megan Sanborn Jones, this tale of adventure and romance is told inventively through song, dance, poetry and improvisation. | Brigham Young University | 05/24/12- 06/08/12 | Provo |
Mandy Patinkin: Dress CasualPresented by Brigham Young University at De Jong Concert Hall August 31-September 1, 2012 Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin: Dress Casual presents the acclaimed actor, singer and storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. | Brigham Young University | 08/31/12- 09/01/12 | Provo |
The Phantom of the OperaPresented by Brigham Young University at De Jong Concert Hall January 16-February 2, 2013 Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince Original Broadway production by Cameron Mackintosh and the Really Useful Group Based on the novel Le Fantwme de l'Opera by Gaston Leroux Orchestrations by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber. | Brigham Young University | 01/16/13- 02/02/13 | Provo |
The Sleeping BeautyPresented by Brigham Young University at De Jong Concert Hall February 14-February 16, 2013 BYU Theatre Ballet brings the beloved tale of Sleeping Beauty to life in this fully staged ballet featuring the BYU Philharmonic playing Tchaikovsky's classic musical score. | Brigham Young University | 02/14/13- 02/16/13 | Provo |
| A Wrinkle in Time | Brigham Young University | 05/29/13- 06/15/13 | Provo |
Paul Taylor 2 Dance CompanyPresented by Brigham Young University at De Jong Concert Hall October 4, 2012 Celebrated choreographer Paul Taylor established Taylor 2 to ensure his works would be seen throughout the world. With all the artistry of his renowned choreography - and representing a wide range of athleticism, humor and emotion. | Brigham Young University | 10/04/12 | Provo |
Aquila Theatre Company: Cyrano De BegeracPresented by Brigham Young University at De Jong Concert Hall March 12, 2013 New York's Aquila Theatre brings its experience in producing innovative classical theatre to Edmond Rostand's funny and poignant play about one man's quest for love. | Brigham Young University | 03/12/13 | Provo |
Choo-Choo Soul with GenevievePresented by Brigham Young University at De Jong Concert Hall May 4, 2013 Nonstop from the Disney Channel to our stage! Get on board with super hip train conductor Genevieve Goings and DC, her beat-boxing, break-dancing engineer as they travel through fantastical lands while singing soulful, contemporary. | Brigham Young University | 05/04/13 | Provo |
Million Dollar QuartetPresented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre May 29-June 3, 2012 Do not miss the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony Award-winning new musical inspired by the true story of four rock 'n' roll icons when it makes its Salt Lake City at Capitol Theatre. | Broadway Across America - Utah | 05/29/12- 06/03/12 | Salt Lake City |
WickedPresented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre July 18-August 26, 2012 Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. | Broadway Across America - Utah | 07/18/12- 08/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
All Shook UpPresented by CenterPoint Legacy Theatre at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre July 9-August 4, 2012
One part Elvis and one part Shakespeare equals a hip-swinging, toe-tapping story of love triangles, identity mix-ups and happy endings. All Shook Up includes some of Elvis' most popular hits that are sure to delight and entertain while the Bard's twists and turns keep the story humming. | CenterPoint Legacy Theatre | 07/09/12- 08/04/12 | Centerville |
Little WomenPresented by CenterPoint Legacy Theatre at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre August 27-September 22, 2012
The musical story of the four March sisters as they love, learn and grow against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Based upon Louisa May Alcott's semi-autobiographical masterpiece, Little Women is an endearing American classic. | CenterPoint Legacy Theatre | 08/27/12- 09/22/12 | Centerville |
The Scarlet PimpernelPresented by CenterPoint Legacy Theatre at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre October 8-November 3, 2012
A riveting musical set during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution, the Scarlet Pimpernel shows how love, hate, betrayal and loyalty culminate in a powerful story with a dramatic ending. This three-time Tony nominee will captivate and delight. | CenterPoint Legacy Theatre | 10/08/12- 11/03/12 | Centerville |
A Christmas CarolPresented by CenterPoint Legacy Theatre at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre November 26-December 22, 2012
Ebenezer Scrooge's tumultuous night filled with spirits, ghosts and redemption is a traditional Christmas favorite guaranteed to fill you with holiday cheer. Join us in reliving Madison Square Garden's version of A Christmas Carol - a classic tale with modern lessons. | CenterPoint Legacy Theatre | 11/26/12- 12/22/12 | Centerville |
Cinderella Enchanted Presented by Cottonwood Heights Arts Council at Brighton High School July 26-July 30, 2012 Come be a part of the magical musical Cinderella Enchanted. Sure to be enjoyed by all ages, the romantic fairy tale of the young, beautiful Cinderella and her life with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters magically transforms when she meets her handsome prince. | Cottonwood Heights Arts Council | 07/26/12- 07/30/12 | Salt Lake City |
South PacificPresented by Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre April 23-May 19, 2012 You waited for us to announce it now here it is! South Pacific is one of Boradway's most successful and enduring masterpieces. It's won Tonys, Pulitzers and best of all people still love this story of love, war, race and everything else that makes them tick. | Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | 04/23/12- 05/19/12 | Centerville |
All Shook UpPresented by Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre July 9-August 4, 2012 One part Elvis and one part Shakespeare equals a hip-swinging, toe-tapping story of love triangles, identity mix-ups and happy endings. All Shook Up includes some of Elvis' most popular hits that are sure to delight and entertain while the Bard's twists and turns keep the story humming. | Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | 07/09/12- 08/04/12 | Centerville |
Little WomenPresented by Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre August 27-September 22, 2012 The musical story of the four March sisters as they love, learn and grow against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Based upon Louisa May Alcott's semi-autobiographical masterpiece, Little Women is an endearing American classic. | Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | 08/27/12- 09/22/12 | Centerville |
The Scarlet PimpernelPresented by Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre October 8-November 3, 2012 A riveting musical set during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution, the Scarlet Pimpernel shows how love, hate, betrayal and loyalty culminate in a powerful story with a dramatic ending. This three-time Tony nominee will captivate and delight. | Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | 10/08/12- 11/03/12 | Centerville |
A Christmas CarolPresented by Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre November 26-December 22, 2012 Ebenezer Scrooge's tumultuous night filled with spirits, ghosts and redemption is a traditional Christmas favorite guaranteed to fill you with holiday cheer. Join them in reliving Madison Square Garden's version of A Christmas Carol a classic tale with modern lessons. | Davis Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | 11/26/12- 12/22/12 | Centerville |
The Princess BridesmaidPresented by Desert Star Playhouse at Desert Star Playhouse March 29-June 9, 2012 Every time they do a Princess Bride joke in one of their shows, the audience erupts with laughter. So it was a no-brainer to give the Desert Star treatment to this beloved family classic. | Desert Star Playhouse | 03/29/12- 06/09/12 | Salt Lake City |
Wicked-er: It's Not Easy Being GreenPresented by Desert Star Playhouse at Desert Star Playhouse August 30-November 10, 2012 They're going to the magical land of Oz, and they couldn't be more excited! There's a new villain in town who's even worse than the Wicked Witch. The witch will have no choice but to team up with her former enemies to fight the new villain. This promises to bring big laughs next year. | Desert Star Playhouse | 08/30/12- 11/10/12 | Salt Lake City |
My Big Fat Utah Christmas: A New Holiday ComedyPresented by Desert Star Playhouse at Desert Star Playhouse November 15, 2012-January 5, 2013 My Big Utah Wedding' has been a huge hit with Desert Star audiences. So they're doing a new show with the same characters, only this time they're dealing with all their nutty relatives coming to town for the holidays. It's going to be a lot of fun, but with some heartwarming moments. | Desert Star Playhouse | 11/15/12- 01/05/13 | Salt Lake City |
The Addams Family Home EveningPresented by Desert Star Playhouse at Desert Star Playhouse June 14-August 25, 2012 Their audiences love it when they make references to Utah culture in their shows. If you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? This mash-up of monsters and Utah culture, with some over-the-top Desert Star comedy, will have everyone rolling in the aisles. | Desert Star Playhouse | 06/14/12- 08/25/12 | Salt Lake City |
BrigadoonPresented by Draper Historic Theatre at Draper Historic Theatre June 8-June 23, 2012 As two New-Yorkers hike about the Scottish highlands they encounter something not on their map. They discover the lost town of Brigadoon, which resulting from a miracle from God, comes to life only for one day every century! Tommy Albright, half of this American duo, falls in love with a Brigadoonian girl, Fiona MacLaren. Tommy has two problems: First, if Tommy stays in the town for more than a day, he can never return home to New York! | Draper Historic Theatre | 06/08/12- 06/23/12 | Draper |
School House Rock Live! Jr.Presented by Draper Historic Theatre at Draper Historic Theatre August 3-August 18, 2012 School House Rock Live! Jr. -The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, instructing a whole new generation to "Unpack Your Adjectives" and "Do The Circulations," it's lighting up stages everywhere, from school multi-purpose rooms to university and regional theatres all around the country. | Draper Historic Theatre | 08/03/12- 08/18/12 | Draper |
Peter Karrie: The Phantom ReturnsPresented by Egyptian Theatre at Egyptian Theatre July 19, 2012 Dubbed "The World's Most Popular Phantom" for his definitive role in Phantom of the Opera; Karrie has also been cast as Don Quixote, Daddy Warbucks, Jean Valjean, Judas, and so many more!.Karrie will perform a concert of his favorite songs. | Egyptian Theatre | 07/19/12 | Park City |
Chicago - The MusicalPresented by Egyptian Theatre at Egyptian Theatre July 6-July 29, 2012 An energetic tale of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz-age Chicago told through one-show stopping song and dance after another. Chicago has been honored with six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. | Egyptian Theatre | 07/06/12- 07/29/12 | Park City |
Beauty and the Beast Jr.Presented by Empress Theatre at Empress Theatre August 17-September 15, 2012
Empress Youth Theater production. The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast's enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. | Empress Theatre | 08/17/12- 09/15/12 | Magna |
Blithe SpiritPresented by Empress Theatre at Empress Theatre May 4-May 26, 2012
Seeking material for his fictional exposé of a criminal psychic, novelist Charles Condomine invites eccentric medium Madame Arcati to his home to conduct a séance. As Charles, his wife of five years, Ruth, and their guests the Bradmans restrain their laughter, Madame Arcati performs peculiar rituals and speaks with a propensity for clichés. Upon its conclusion, Arcati obviously is concerned about an unexpected turn the session has taken, although the author... | Empress Theatre | 05/04/12- 05/26/12 | Magna |
Oliver!Presented by Empress Theatre at Empress Theatre June 22-July 21, 2012
Based on the book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Oliver is a young orphan in a large workhouse who draws a great deal of attention to himself when he asks for more at the dinner table. No one likes a greedy orphan, so Oliver finds himself sold to an undertaker. He runs away, and is taken in by a group of pickpockets who try to teach the innocent boy to be a thief. Eventually he escapes from the clutches of the crime ring and finds love, happiness, and a home. This musical... | Empress Theatre | 06/22/12- 07/21/12 | Magna |
The Christmas BoxPresented by Empress Theatre at Empress Theatre November 30-December 22, 2012
World Premiere!!! This is a musical adaptation of the popular Christmas book The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans. The Christmas Box, the touching story of a widow and the young family who moves in with her. Rick, Keri, and their 4-year-old daughter, Jenna, are hired as caretakers and are welcomed into the Victorian home of Mary Parkins, an elderly widow, just before the holiday season. As the relationship between Mary and the family develops we learn that...
| Empress Theatre | 11/30/12- 12/22/12 | Magna |
UrinetownPresented by Empress Theatre at Empress Theatre October 12-November 10, 2012
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid... | Empress Theatre | 10/12/12- 11/10/12 | Magna |
Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque Du SoleilPresented by EnergySolutions Arena at EnergySolutions Arena August 21, 2012 Don't miss an electrifying production that unfolds inside the creative mind of Michael Jackson when Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour By Cirque du Soleil stops at EnergySolutions Arena! | EnergySolutions Arena | 08/21/12 | Salt Lake City |
Witchapalooza Music Dinner TheaterPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village September 1-September 30, 2012 Enjoy a unique evening of dinner, music and bewitching fun as Witchapalooza's The Taming of the Brew returns once again to The Gathering Place! This is a show you don't want to miss! The adorable Splendora Ravencroft has fallen madly in love with the dashing Count Hekate, but due to family tradition cannot marry before her older sister Brewella marries. | Gardner Village | 09/01/12- 09/30/12 | West Jordan |
The Secret Garden Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Hale Center Theater Orem at Hale Center Theater Orem April 19-June 2, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):  On the 20th anniversary of its opening on Broadway, HCTO presents "The Secret Garden". The story is an adaptation of the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Mary Lennox is 11 years old, orphaned and spoiled. Moving to her uncle's mansion she finds more secrets than just the mysterious garden. As those secrets unfold she learns how isolation and selfishness can be overcome by caring for something as simple as a garden, and as profound as a soul. | Hale Center Theater Orem | 04/19/12- 06/02/12 | Orem |
| Crazy For You | Hale Center Theater Orem | 06/14/12- 08/04/12 | Orem |
Arsenic and Old LacePresented by Hale Center Theater Orem at Hale Center Theater Orem August 16-September 22, 2012 A newly engaged couple; two genteel, kind, and deadly aunts; a homicidal brother and his plastic-surgeon sidekick; and an uncle who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt. Put them all together and watch the hilarious pandemonium that follows. A macabre and charming farce that will forever change the way you look at family and window seats. | Hale Center Theater Orem | 08/16/12- 09/22/12 | Orem |
Father of the BridePresented by Hale Centre Theatre at Hale Centre Theatre April 17-May 26, 2012 Late 1950's boy meets girl, they fall in love, they get engaged, they plan the wedding and the wedding gets out of control. Father goes broke. But Father's real loss is his little girl. Funny even raucous but good golly Miss Molly this pulls on the old heart strings. A comedic gem by Caroline Francke.
| Hale Centre Theatre | 04/17/12- 05/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
The Sound of MusicPresented by Hale Centre Theatre at Hale Centre Theatre June 6-August 4, 2012 For more than 50 years, Rodgers and Hammerstein's masterful retelling of the Family Von Trapp singers has delighted audiences with its enduring story and glorious music. | Hale Centre Theatre | 06/06/12- 08/04/12 | Salt Lake City |
9 to 5 the MusicalPresented by Hale Centre Theatre at Hale Centre Theatre August 15-September 29, 2012 Dolly Parton's sparkling musical comedy garnered 4 Tony nominations. A showstopper, plenty of sassy tunes and soul-filled ballads, plenty of laughter, plenty of heart! This full musical remake of the iconic movie is just plain fun, three unlikely friends conspire to take over the company. Music and lyrics by the irrepressible Dolly Parton. | Hale Centre Theatre | 08/15/12- 09/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
Oliver!Presented by Hale Centre Theatre at Hale Centre Theatre October 10-December 1, 2012 Fresh from its recent London revival, Charles Dickens' treasured tale of the orphan boy sings with marvelous music Where is Love, As Long As He Needs Me, Lionel Bart's book, music and lyrics stir the spirit and teach that each child is a gift and that love is the yearning of the soul. | Hale Centre Theatre | 10/10/12- 12/01/12 | Salt Lake City |
Comedy Stage HypnosisPresented by HypnoDavid the Trance Master at Batters Up Bar May 19, 2012 David Hill, AKA, HypnoDavid the Trance Master is one of Utah's premier entertainers. HypnoDavid has been hypnotizing people for over 3 years leaving allot of people under his hilarious hypnotic spell and assisting others to come out of their own hypnotic spells. | HypnoDavid the Trance Master | 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
Summer Intensive Dance Sampler 2012Presented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater August 10, 2012 Experience new Choreography by young dancers, and learn a bit about the history of dance as the dancers show what they have learned over a five week session with guest teachers from around the country. | Imagine Ballet Theatre | 08/10/12 | Ogden |
The NutcrackerPresented by Imagine Ballet Theatre at Peery's Egyptian Theater December 14-December 22, 2012 Please join Imagine Ballet Theatre for this Holiday Favorite. This is the story of Clara who falls in love with The Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey after battling the Rat King to the land of Snow and The Sugarplum Fairy. | Imagine Ballet Theatre | 12/14/12- 12/22/12 | Ogden |