In partnership with the School of Dance
“Ballet made utterly, gorgeously human” (Times Union), Collage Dance Collective captivates in its twelfth highly anticipated performance season. The international touring company makes its UtahPresents debut with a roster of virtuosic BIPOC dancers who embody the essence of one of the nation’s fastest growing dance companies and earn the bold acclaim “relevant, relatable and rooted” (Pointe Magazine).
In its first Salt Lake City performance, Collage Dance Collective is set to showcase a diverse range of worldclass dance carefully selected to embrace the moment and invite audiences to “witness hope take human form” (High Ground News).
Brilliant artists from Utah Valley will perform, leaving audiences wanting more. Music selections from Dvorak, Saint-Saens, Beethoven, Rachmaninov, and more. This is a concert you do not want to miss!
Returning to the Pickleville stage by overwhelming popular demand! Experience the magic of Disney’s underwater musical adventure in a way you’ve never seen it before! Ariel, King Triton’s youngest mer-daughter, has one wish: to live among the humans in the great big world above. After falling head-over-tails for the shipwrecked Prince Eric, Ariel barters a deal with her evil Aunt Ursula, trading her voice for a chance at true love. With help from her colorful friends, Flounder the guppy, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab, Ariel attempts to capture Prince Eric’s heart and restore order under the sea before it’s too late! Splashed with some of Disney’s most memorable tunes (Under the Sea, Part of Your World, Kiss the Girl) this fishy fable is a bullseye for audiences of all ages. Restaged and reimagined from our 2019 version, don’t miss what will certainly be one of Pickleville’s most magnificent productions to date. Hurry, tickets will go fast!
Pickleville’s original brand of hilarious, improvisational tomfoolery continues this summer with our all-new, modern musical melodrama: Thick As Thieves. When two con artist brothers get caught in a heist red-handed, they’re coerced into an undercover sting operation, posing as the grieving children to their beloved parents, recently 86’ed by an unknown source. The catch: their would-be parents are the former owners of a rundown local theater and in order for the boys to claim their inheritance, they’ve gotta put on a show. The tables turn quickly as a bombshell showgirl appears on the scene, pulling on both brothers’ heartstrings and throwing their entire scheme out of whack. Full of chaos, catastrophe and curveballs, this show will keep you on your toes from curtain to curtain. Bring your entire family and be ready for the ab workout only Pickleville hysterics can provide. This one’s a real doozy!
2018 Bachauer Gold Medalist Changyong Shin returns to Utah with a program of classical elegance and romantic drama, venturing from Mozart and Schubert to Liszt’s virtuosic take on Mozart’s opera Don Juan, including the famous Là ci darem la mano. Changyong Shin "He alternates between extreme fire and melting sensitivity, each of which gains by contrast to the other." - New York Concert Review Passionate, inspired performances and brilliant technique are the hallmark of pianist CHANGYONG SHIN, First Prize Winner of the Gina Bachauer International Artists Competition, Seoul International Music Competition, and the Hilton Head International Piano Competition. Mr. Shin is also a recording artist, where his debut CD was listed as one of the “Best New Recordings of 2018” by WQXR. His second album of Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt which was released on Steinway & Sons Label, received rave reviews from ClassicToday. His latest album Gaspard de la Nuit was released on Stomp Music label in Korea, received high praise from Classical Music Journal Pizzicato. A native of South Korea, Changyong Shin earned his Master of Music and Artist Diploma program at The Juilliard School as a full-scholarship candidate and studied with Robert McDonald.
This originally choreographed production is about what you can accomplish when you believe in yourself. However, a little help from a Fairy Godmother and some magic shoes doesn't hurt. We look forward to seeing you there!
Grammy winning composer/keyboardist Jeff Lorber brings his “Jeff Lorber Fusion” to Salt Lake City, featuring Grammy winning bassist Jimmy Haslip, and Grammy winning drummer, Gary Novak. Joining Jeff Lorber Fusion is award winning saxophonist Randal Clark. Jeff Lorber Fusion has been one of the biggest names in contemprary and fusion jazz for over 40 years. Run time: 90 minutes, no intermission. Age policy: Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons require a ticket (no babes-in-arms).
“Synergy” is a collaborative performance with four unique and innovative companies in Utah; Chrysalis Ballet, Junction, SALT and SHIFT. Each company will present dance in creative and innovative works from ballet, contemporary, hip hop modern and theatre multi-media dances. Run time: 105 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission. Age policy: Recommended for all ages. Children 13 months and under (babes-in-arms) do not require a ticket.
Inspired by the real history of female boxing in Victorian London, THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BRUISING follows four very different women in their bid to become Lady Boxing Champion of the World. As they spar and train under the tutelage of an eccentric trainer/promoter, all four women find an unexpected sense of freedom and solidarity in the "sweet science." Although the stakes for victory soon reach life-changing heights, a different fight awaits each of them in the world outside the ring. And for women in 19th century England, life rarely plays by Queensbury rules. Content Advisory This production contains strong language and content intended for adult audiences. Some audience members may find aspects of the subject matter to be upsetting or objectionable. If you would like to know more, you can open the slider below for a more detailed content advisory, or you can email us at . Please note that detailed advisories may contain information that reveals plot elements in advance, AKA "spoilers."
We are honored to perform this beautiful soul-stirring musical panorama of the life and mission of Jesus Christ portrayed by a full orchestra, choir, and soloists in costume. We are thrilled to be taking this concert on tour to the people of Europe in June 2023. If you love the music and message that this concert evokes and would like to donate to our European mission/tour, please visit our website at DraperPhilharmonic.org or Venmo @Draper-Philharmonic. Thank you for your patronage.
RDT Link Series Presents: “MATRIARCH” MATRIARCH is a display of embodied research exploring the topic of maternity in dance. Our experiences probe how pregnant and postpartum bodies break the mold of what a dancer should look like, while simultaneously celebrating the art form as the vehicle through which we find solace. Audience members of all ages are invited to attend, including children. Featured Dancers: Marisa Augustine-Crowder, LayCee Barnett, Jess MacDonald, Lacie Scott, and Alicia Trump. Choreography by Jaclyn Brown Note: This Evening-Length concert is sponsored through Repertory Dance Theatre’s LINK Series, the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Department of Dance. Run time: 40 minutes. All ages welcome. Infants 0-13 months do not require a ticket.
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. Run time: 135 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission. Age policy: Recommended for all ages. Children 13 months and under do not require a ticket (Babes-in-arms).
Our season comes to a transcendent close with Gustav Mahler’s song-symphony The Song of the Earth, conducted in a farewell performance by Utah Symphony Music Director Thierry Fischer. the music Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth) (arr. Arnold Schoenberg) Anna Larsson mezzo-soprano | Barry Banks tenor Thierry Fischer conductor Mercedes Smith flute/piccolo | Zachary Hammond oboe/English horn Erin Svoboda-Scott clarinet/bass clarinet | Leon Chodos bassoon Jessica Danz horn | Keith Carrick, Eric Hopkins percussion Mitchell Giambalvo piano Madeline Adkins, Claude Halter violin Brant Bayless viola | Walter Haman cello | Jens Tenbroek bass Join us at 2:30pm in the hall for a pre-concert discussion of the music