Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre

Aug 8th, 2023

This review specifically refers to the production of Oliver! that I saw tonight. The musical performances were exceptional, and even the children sang well. Much of the dancing also was excellent. Staging made good use of simple props to provide scene definition and to simplify scene changes. I didnt give five stars and considered only three because the director had the players who were part of the lower class speak with heavy and unnatural accents that rendered the dialogue nearly incomprehensible. Some of the main characters softened their accents and were easier to understand. I understand the desire to be authentic, but I would prefer the language to be better suited to the needs of the audience.
Aug 7th, 2023

I had the pleasure to attend both the musical version of Aida and the opera version of Aida. Both were spectacular. The theater was amazing, and the acoustics were fantastic. The added bonus was knowing a performer in each version. It's definitely worth the price of a ticket.
Jul 23rd, 2023

Always so impressed with the quality of these productions! And their offerings and classes for kids and youth are incredible, and such amazing value!
Apr 28th, 2023

Utah Opera and Musical Theater Festival is a wonderful multi-day summer event.
Feb 15th, 2023