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    Desert Star Announces Welcome Back Potter

    Desert Star Playhouse


    Event Name: Desert Star Announces Welcome Back Potter
    4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Funny stuff"
    Review posted by: Mr.Ryan from Draper, UT, Oct 22, 2010

    The first half of the show was a little slow but the after the intermission I never stopped laughing

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    The first half of the show was a little slow but the after the intermission I never stopped laughing

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    Desert Star Announces Welcome Back Potter

    Desert Star Playhouse


    Event Name: Desert Star Announces Welcome Back Potter
    5 out of 5 stars rating "Awesome show"
    Review posted by: Jeff from West Jordan, Oct 02, 2010

    Loved the whole show and the oleo. This is the best show..even better then My Big at Utah Wedding!!

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    Loved the whole show and the oleo. This is the best show..even better then My Big at Utah Wedding!!

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    Carmina Burana with The Four Temperments

    Ballet West


    Event Name: Carmina Burana with The Four Temperments
    4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Run, don't walk to get your ticket!"
    Review posted by: Ballet lover from Salt Lake City, Oct 31, 2010

    Friday night's program was superb. The programming of The Four Temperaments followed by Carmina Burana was stunningly effective. Carmina Burana is a complete package - exquisite, heart-pounding... Expand

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    Friday night's program was superb. The programming of The Four Temperaments followed by Carmina Burana was stunningly effective. Carmina Burana is a complete package - exquisite, heart-pounding music, beautiful voices, and strong, beautifully moving perfomances by the dancers. Particulary, Michael Bearden was as strong and passionate as I've ever seen him. Christiana Bennett is always a joy to watch, as was Annie Breneman. Newcomer Easton Smith gave an elegant, strong, but restrained performance. Would like to see a bit more emotion from him. The dancers in The Four Temperaments were flawless. Never seen the company stronger. Thomas Mattingly, Christopher Rudd, and Haley Henderson Smith were standouts. This is an evening of ballet for the seasoned balletomine as well as the novice. Don't miss it! Collapse

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    Singer-Songwriter in the Round - Alicia McGovern, Jen Hajj/Utah Slim; Paul Boruff; Shaney McCoy; Karsyn Robb; Lowell Blue

    Intermountain Acoustic Music Association


    Event Name: Singer-Songwriter in the Round - Alicia McGovern, Jen Hajj/Utah Slim; Paul Boruff; Shaney McCoy; Karsyn Robb; Lowell Blue
    5 out of 5 stars rating "This was a great evening."
    Review posted by: Nan Weber from Salt Lake City UT, Jan 13, 2011

    A crowd pleasing night of music presented by seven great artists. More of this would be fantastic.

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    A crowd pleasing night of music presented by seven great artists. More of this would be fantastic.

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    Worldance, Of Mists and Mountains

    Eastern Arts


    Event Name: Worldance, Of Mists and Mountains
    "also"
    Comment posted by: katherine st john from slc ut, Oct 24, 2010

    Zivio Ethnic Arts Ensemble will also be performing

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    Zivio Ethnic Arts Ensemble will also be performing

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    Little Shop of Horrors

    South Jordan Community Theatre


    Event Name: Little Shop of Horrors
    5 out of 5 stars rating "Awesome"
    Review posted by: shantell from layton ut, Oct 28, 2010

    i cant believe how good the actors are in singing and acting it was great we went last week i would highly recommend!

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    i cant believe how good the actors are in singing and acting it was great we went last week i would highly recommend!

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    Twilit and the Full Blooded Princess

    Poison Ivy Mysteries


    Event Name: Twilit and the Full Blooded Princess
    4.5 out of 5 stars rating "I liked it!"
    Review posted by: Ken Adams from West Valley City, UT USA, Nov 03, 2010

    First to reviewer "Julie" - You went to a show entitled "Twilit and the Full-Blooded Princess" (obviously a parody), and were upset because of some cliché? It is a parody. Deal with it. I,... Expand

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    First to reviewer "Julie" - You went to a show entitled "Twilit and the Full-Blooded Princess" (obviously a parody), and were upset because of some cliché? It is a parody. Deal with it. I, personally, found the acting to be superb, and found myself laughing out loud several times throughout the show. There were a couple of times the actors could have enunciated better, but otherwise I found it well worth the money. I have been to Poison Ivy Mysteries before, and will definately be returning for the next show! Collapse

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    2nd Annual Highway to Hale 10k & 5k Race

    Hale Center Theater - Orem


    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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    Thriller

    Odyssey Dance Theatre


    Event Name: Thriller
    1 out of 5 stars rating "changed for the worse"
    Review posted by: brandon from st. George, Utah, Oct 28, 2010

    I have always enjoyed this show but this year they showed a lame teddy bear movie that was neither scary or entertaining! and it lasted for what seemed like forever. I did not pay 17.50 to watch... Expand

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    I have always enjoyed this show but this year they showed a lame teddy bear movie that was neither scary or entertaining! and it lasted for what seemed like forever. I did not pay 17.50 to watch a jumbo tron. Sorry thriller but you lost the thrill. Collapse

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    Bram Stoker's Dracula

    Springville Playhouse


    Event Name: Bram Stoker's Dracula
    5 out of 5 stars rating "Tickets Available Online"
    Review posted by: Pete from Utah, Oct 11, 2010

    Tickets available online at: www.SpringvillePlayhouse.com

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    Tickets available online at: www.SpringvillePlayhouse.com

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    Twilit and the Full Blooded Princess

    Poison Ivy Mysteries


    Event Name: Twilit and the Full Blooded Princess
    1.5 out of 5 stars rating "When it comes to entertainment, you CAN find better!!"
    Review posted by: Julie from SLC, USA, Sep 25, 2010

    I saw "Twilit and The Full-Blooded Princess" at Poison Ivy Mysteries. The script was clichéd, the tickets were overpriced, and the set was flimsy. The cast, however, would have totally saved the... Expand

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    I saw "Twilit and The Full-Blooded Princess" at Poison Ivy Mysteries. The script was clichéd, the tickets were overpriced, and the set was flimsy. The cast, however, would have totally saved the show EXCEPT for the poor casting choices for the characters of "Jacob" and "Adam." Both actors should study the art of humor as the difference between "amusing" and "obnoxious" is not that difficult to learn. The rest of the cast, though, was VERY skilled in the art of live comedy! My advice: If you can't find an awesome coupon for this production, spend your $15 elsewhere (like a haunted house). Collapse

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    Boo! At the Zoo

    Utah's Hogle Zoo


    Event Name: Boo! At the Zoo
    5 out of 5 stars rating "Boo! At the Zoo. Yahoo!"
    Review posted by: Todd from Provo, Sep 19, 2008

    We took our children to Boo! At the Zoo when they were younger and we're now starting on the next generation. This is a delightful way to see the cute and fuzzy little creatures both in and out of... Expand

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    We took our children to Boo! At the Zoo when they were younger and we're now starting on the next generation. This is a delightful way to see the cute and fuzzy little creatures both in and out of costumes. What a great family experience! Collapse

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    Wyrd Sisters, The Play

    Holladay City Arts Council


    Event Name: Wyrd Sisters, The Play
    "A staged reading"
    Comment posted by: Holladay Arts from Holladay, UT USA, Oct 26, 2010

    This is a staged reading (scripts in hand, minimal costumes/blocking)

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    This is a staged reading (scripts in hand, minimal costumes/blocking)

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    Halloween Concert

    Davis County Symphony


    Event Name: Halloween Concert
    "awesome!"
    Comment posted by: Community Member from salt lake city, utah, Oct 20, 2010

    This sounds like a wonderful event! Thank you for offering a great family activity for halloween!

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    This sounds like a wonderful event! Thank you for offering a great family activity for halloween!

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    Oliver!

    SLCC Grand Theatre


    Event Name: Oliver!
    4 out of 5 stars rating "A Different Oliver!"
    Review posted by: Steven S. Streeter from Lehi, Oct 10, 2010

    Start with a great cast, sprightly choreography, creative sets and staging, and you get a very attractive production of one of the great favorites of musical theater. Director Anne Stewart Mark uses... Expand

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    Start with a great cast, sprightly choreography, creative sets and staging, and you get a very attractive production of one of the great favorites of musical theater. Director Anne Stewart Mark uses the recent Oliver! revival, rather than the 50-year old version. Naturally, there are some unfamiliar elements, and particularly if you only know the movie. In addition, she seems to have gone back to the original novel, adding dialog that is not in any stage version. Some of that doesn’t seem to quite work out. This Oliver! sounds different as well. The orchestra is small (and immensely talented, as always at The Grand), but Music Director Kevin Mathie (quite simply a national treasure!) has re-written the entire score, making it much darker than we are used to. That is particularly noticeable in the trio reprising “Fine Life.” Fun and games the first time round, bitter and cynical in reprise, with more than a little desperation. Definitely worth seeing. Collapse

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