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Hale Center Theater Orem

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Hale Center Theater Orem (HCTO) is Utah County's favorite live theater, producing live comedies, dramas, and musicals year round. Founded by Ruth and Nathan Hale, HCTO has prospered for nearly 20 years in Orem. The intimate "theater in the round" experience brings patrons back time and time again to see productions featuring outstanding local talent, magnificent costuming and creative ingenuity in staging. Attend a production soon and prepare to be entertained.

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    Hale Center Theater Orem

    225 West 400 North
    Orem, UT 84057

    Phone: (801) 226-8600   |   Fax: 8018523189   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    04/19/12- 06/02/12

    The Secret Garden Hale Center Theater Orem The Secret Garden 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.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/14/12- 08/04/12

    Crazy For You Hale Center Theater Orem Crazy For You Presented by Hale Center Theater Orem at Hale Center Theater Orem June 14-August 4, 2012 The timeless tale of big-city boy falling for small-town girl is told through the equally timeless tunes of George and Ira Gershwin.

    08/16/12- 09/22/12

    Arsenic and Old Lace Hale Center Theater Orem Arsenic and Old Lace Presented 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.

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    04/19/12- 06/02/12

    The Secret Garden Hale Center Theater Orem The Secret Garden 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.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/14/12- 08/04/12

    Crazy For You Hale Center Theater Orem Crazy For You Presented by Hale Center Theater Orem at Hale Center Theater Orem June 14-August 4, 2012 The timeless tale of big-city boy falling for small-town girl is told through the equally timeless tunes of George and Ira Gershwin.

    08/16/12- 09/22/12

    Arsenic and Old Lace Hale Center Theater Orem Arsenic and Old Lace Presented 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.

• Past
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  • Past Events

    02/23/12- 04/07/12	Xanadu Hale Center Theater Orem
    12/31/11- 02/11/12	The 39 Steps Hale Center Theater Orem
    12/05/11- 12/07/11	Youth Performance: A Christmas Carol Hale Center Theater Orem
    12/02/11- 12/23/11	A Christmas Carol Hale Center Theater Orem
    10/13/11- 11/26/11	The Marvelous Wonderettes Hale Center Theater Orem
    08/05/11- 10/01/11	The Drowsy Chaperone Hale Center Theater Orem
    07/20/11- 07/29/11	The Emperor's New Clothes Hale Center Theater Orem
    06/23/11- 07/30/11	The Hit Hale Center Theater Orem
    04/28/11- 06/11/11	Seussical Hale Center Theater Orem
    02/24/11- 04/16/11	Hairspray Hale Center Theater Orem
    02/24/11- 04/16/11	Hairspray-The Broadway Musical Hale Center Theater Orem
    12/31/10- 02/12/11	The Foreigner's Hale Center Theater Orem
    10/30/10	2nd Annual Highway to Hale 10k & 5k Race Hale Center Theater Orem
    10/14/10- 11/27/10	The Scarlet Pimpernel Hale Center Theater Orem
    09/09/10- 09/27/10	A Christmas Carol Auditions Hale Center Theater Orem
    08/19/10- 10/02/10	Girl Grouch Goat Hale Center Theater Orem
    06/28/10- 07/10/10	110 in the Shade Hale Center Theater Orem
    06/28/10- 07/10/10	110 in the Shade Hale Center Theater Orem
    05/06/10- 06/19/10	To Kill a Mockingbird Hale Center Theater Orem
    02/25/10- 04/24/10	Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Hale Center Theater Orem
    01/05/10	Audra McDonald Hale Center Theater Orem
    12/31/09- 02/13/10	April Ann Hale Center Theater Orem
    11/27/09- 12/23/09	A Christmas Carol Hale Center Theater Orem
    10/01/09- 11/21/09	Little Shop of Horrors Hale Center Theater Orem
    08/13/09- 09/19/09	Over the River and Through the Woods Hale Center Theater Orem
    06/04/09- 08/01/09	Singin' In the Rain Hale Center Theater Orem
    04/16/09- 05/23/09	As You Like It Hale Center Theater Orem
    02/19/09- 04/04/09	All Shook Up Hale Center Theater Orem

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    • Event Name: The Secret Garden
      "A MUST see!"
      Review posted by: slaudiencemember Apr 21, 2012
      

      I saw Secret Garden last Saturday and was so impressed with everything - acting, singing, costumes, great new seats! It is the most beautiful production and as I walked out everyone around me was... Expand

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      I saw Secret Garden last Saturday and was so impressed with everything - acting, singing, costumes, great new seats! It is the most beautiful production and as I walked out everyone around me was using words like "incredible" and "amazing". I love the variety of voices from the sweet children to the yorkshire servants (Dickon and Martha) to the classical Archibald, Craven and Lily. Well done Hale Center Orem - this is a must see for anyone who enjoys theater, music, classic literature, The Secret Garden or simply a night out. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Seussical
      "Simply wonderful"
      Review posted by: Mark S from Salt Lake City, UT, Apr 28, 2011
      

      What a fun show. HCT has done it again. With an amazing cast and great songs, you will enjoy this production over and over again.

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      What a fun show. HCT has done it again. With an amazing cast and great songs, you will enjoy this production over and over again.

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    • Event Name: 2nd Annual Highway to Hale 10k & 5k Race
      "from your friends at Wiseguyz Pizzeria"
      Comment posted by: Wiseguyz Pizzeria from Orem, Lindon & PG, Utah, Oct 30, 2010
      

      Thanks for inviting us to partner with you again this year! Great turn out. You guys are awesome!

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      Thanks for inviting us to partner with you again this year! Great turn out. You guys are awesome!

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    • Event Name: Girl Grouch Goat
      "Appealing--But"
      Review posted by: Steven S. Streeter from Lehi, Utah, Sep 06, 2010
      

      On the plus side is a very solid, enjoyable cast, appealing in every way. The downside is that this musical hasn't figured out what it is. Is it a Menander comedy, an allegory, a fairy tale, or what?... Expand

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      On the plus side is a very solid, enjoyable cast, appealing in every way. The downside is that this musical hasn't figured out what it is. Is it a Menander comedy, an allegory, a fairy tale, or what? Until the hero and heroine take flight, it's a comedy, but after that...well, it sort of degenerates into the final "We Are Not Alone" scene from Into the Woods. And while the chemistry among the cast is excellent, problems remain with the script. I'm not sure it's a good idea to mix Valley Speak (that's California, not Utah) with classical Greek. Go see it for the performances and for an extra prod into the world of Menander, Plautus, and Terrence. Just don't expect A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. This one never gets there. Collapse

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    • Event Name: 110 in the Shade
      "Read my review at the UTBA website"
      Review posted by: Blair Howell from Cedar Hills, Utah, Jul 09, 2010
      

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    • Event Name: 110 in the Shade
      "Run, don't walk, to get seats before they are gone."
      Review posted by: Jenny Pulsipher from Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 29, 2010
      

      My husband and I went to the opening of "110 in the Shade" last night and it was absolutely stunning. Audra MacDonald is the single best performer I have ever watched--a phenomenal singer, and a... Expand

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      My husband and I went to the opening of "110 in the Shade" last night and it was absolutely stunning. Audra MacDonald is the single best performer I have ever watched--a phenomenal singer, and a deeply moving actress. Seeing her sing "Old Maid" with tears streaming down her face--from only about twenty feet away--is something I'll never forget. The tickets are pricey--$99 for the cheap seats (such as they are--you're always within 30 feet of the stage), but this was so much better an experience than anything I've seen on Broadway for comparable or higher prices. Amazing. Collapse

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    • Event Name: To Kill a Mockingbird
      "What a wonderful production"
      Review posted by: Mark Sullivan from Salt Lake City, UT, May 19, 2010
      

      Once again, The Hale Center puts on another great performance. The acting is refreshing. You will love this play.

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      Once again, The Hale Center puts on another great performance. The acting is refreshing. You will love this play.

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    • Event Name: Over the River and Through the Woods
      "Take a tissue"
      Review posted by: Lori from Highland, UT, Sep 04, 2009
      

      From the minute the show starts and you wonder why Nick seems to be sweating even though the lights just turned on to the last dance with Nanna you are caught up in the lives of these wonderful... Expand

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      From the minute the show starts and you wonder why Nick seems to be sweating even though the lights just turned on to the last dance with Nanna you are caught up in the lives of these wonderful people. You will cry, cheer, and leave feeling a deeper love for your own familia. Collapse

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    • Event Name: As You Like It
      "Shakespeare at its best"
      Review posted by: the glass man from Utah Valley, Apr 18, 2009
      

      Shakespeare's works are known as "algebra on stage" for many and is known to be full of long monologues and thick language. This common misconception is finally shown as false to Utah Valley... Expand

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      Shakespeare's works are known as "algebra on stage" for many and is known to be full of long monologues and thick language. This common misconception is finally shown as false to Utah Valley through Chris Clark's production of "As You Like It". Clark, who studied Shakespeare at the University of Exeter in England, has created a great show that isn't pumped up with action through some time warp convention that the Bard's works so often go through. He has created a show that is performed essentially the same way Shakespeare himself would have mounted this work. The result is delightful and comedic. The interaction with the audience is high, and don't worry about not understanding the language, the actors do a great job of telling the story with their words and their movements. They know exactly what they're saying, which helps audiences understand as well. This is a great play to see if you love Shakespeare or if you want to introduce yourself to his works. Collapse

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    • Event Name: All Shook Up
      "Where Do They Get the Energy?"
      Review posted by: Jessica J. Jenkins from Provo, UT, Mar 19, 2009
      

      I attended the musical, "All Shook Up" on Thurs., March 19. From beginning to end, "All Shook Up" is non-stop entertainment and pure fun! The terrific musical arrangements are not easy to master.... Expand

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      I attended the musical, "All Shook Up" on Thurs., March 19. From beginning to end, "All Shook Up" is non-stop entertainment and pure fun! The terrific musical arrangements are not easy to master. The close harmonies and transitions were flawlessly performed by this outstanding cast. Every character is perfectly cast; the comic timing right on cue. The choreography is energetic and performed with great gusto. This is ensemble work at it's best! The minimal sets and period costuming add greatly to the performance. I am always amazed at how well the limited space of this facility is used and how, through brilliant direction, we are all caught up in a masterful show. Again,this show is non-stop. I don't know where they get the energy to perform through to the end. But make no mistake...perform they do, and every moment is sheer joy for an appreciative audience. Thanks for taking us back to a different, if not better era. The ride is a lot of fun! Collapse

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