Whether you consider this thought-provoking 16th century tragic/comedy masterpiece by William Shakespeare a story of love and humor or one of racism and greed, The Bard’s controversial play will touch your heart with Its modern and relevant themes and memorable characters drawn from today’s headlines. Though written in the 16th century, in modern society Merchant of Venice will still cause you to pause and think about justice and mercy, the complexity of humankind, and the nature of forgiveness and love.
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Shakespeare’s Othello is considered the most famous literary exploration of passion, anguish, suspicion, jealousy, betrayal and racism. This fast moving and painful look at the worst of human behavior by the “big dog of English theater” explores – in haunting dialog – how fear and jealousy can destroy the most intelligent minds and the purest of loves.
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Described as an early-season race with breathtaking American Southwest scenery, and fresh, crisp spring air, the Ironman 70.3 in St. George, UT is considered, “the toughest race I have ever done. I did a full last year and it was easier than this half. I have done three difficult ones, but St. George is so much tougher. I was good until Snow Canyon … about killed me for the run. They say St. George is the second toughest race there is and I believe it, but what could possibly be the number 1 toughest??? Love the town and the people!!”
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His squeaky-clean persona and angelic voice resulted in 44 million votes cast for this then 16-year-old contestant on Season 7 of “American Idol” where he was named runner-up in 2008 and making David Archuleta a household name.
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Emmy and Tony Award winning actress, singer, author and humanitarian Kristin Chenoweth – with a Master’s degree in Opera Performance from Oklahoma City University – will be “Defying Gravity” one night only on the Tuacahn stage on Saturday, April 14.
With a lengthy career which includes film, television, voiceover and stage, the diminutive blond entertainer has performed to sold-out audiences around the world, including performances at Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame awarded in 2015 and in 2009, she received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Pushing Daisies.” In 1999, she won a Tony Award for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and among numerous other awards and recognitions she was nominated for her original role of Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked” in 2004.
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Nothing says “summer” like the music of the Beach Boys and no one is more Beach Boy than Brian Wilson, the founding member of what would become “America’s pre-eminent band of the 1960’s!”
Wilson’s innovative and instrumental arrangements for his band’s signature surf-rock sound resulted in smash hits for his generation and the next, including “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows,” and their chart-topping “Good Vibrations.” If you are of a certain age, we’re pretty certain you are probably dancing around the kitchen remembering where you were when you first heard these memorably infectious tunes.
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From the first moment this talented, high-energy musician – who would become known to his millions of fans as “Weird Al”- first stepped onto the world stage, he has never looked back. But what you will experience on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts is not what you have come to expect from this four-time Grammy Award winner.
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Brigham’s Playhouse, in nearby Washington City, was named for LDS Church President Brigham Young, who is reputed to have said, “If I were marooned on an island inhabited by natives and told to civilize them, I would first build a theater.”
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I like FREE … you like FREE … seriously, who doesn’t like FREE? FREE to the public, including vacationers looking for something fun to do, is the Monday Matinee at the Electric Theater at 68 E. Tabernacle Street in downtown St. George. Each show, which begins at 1:30 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.) is sponsored by Precision Hearing, who has also invited Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah and the Habitat ReStore to be present to share information about their non-profit organization.
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If you consider yourself one of Led Zeppelin’s biggest fans, you are going to love Zeppelin USA, a tribute band coming to Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 23, 2018.
This Southern California singing group came on the music scene just 4 years ago and from their very first Zep tribute, their popularity skyrocketed to the top of tribute performers. Deciding against the typical costumed impersonation, ZUSA chose, instead, to make their show all about sound and production, while bringing their individual identities and connection to every audience.
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