Authors: Ryan Michael Painter
Stage musical Little Shop of Horrors to play remodeled Murray...
Spooky season continues with an interview with Nolan Mitchell, director of Murray Theater’s production of the musical Little Shop of Horrors. … read more
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter @ The Union 10.10.26
I step into The Union to see the Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter — it sounds like a riot, but the audience needs a little warming up. Mosh pits ensue. … read more
Concert | Music | Show Reviews
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child @ Eccles Theater
Harry Potter fans are rushing to the Eccles Theatre to catch showings of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child here in Utah, however when you make a play that relies on cutting-edge technology, you’ll always run the risk of the spectacle overshadowing the narrative. … read more
Review: Rosetta Stone — Executing Nostalgia
Since Porl King reestablished Rosetta Stone, I’ve viewed his output as more of an extension of Miserylab rather than a continuation of the ’90s Rosetta Stone. … read more
Local Goth legends Redemption to reunite at the Dark Arts...
Dark Arts Festival is a three-day event featuring visual arts, music, dance and fashion, taking place Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 at Area 51. … read more
Review: Soft Cell — Danceteria
Danceteria is unusual in that it sets aside the “misery, complaints, self-pity, injustice” that have been a hallmark of Soft Cell for a sense of romantic nostalgia. … read more
Tea in the Tear Garden: Legendary Act Tour For The...
There are 16 opportunities upcoming to see what was once thought impossible: The Tear Garden playing live. … read more
Nitzer Ebb @ The Urban Lounge 08.29.2026
When full-circle moments appear, I’m inclined to embrace them. So, when Nitzer Ebb announced a concert in Salt Lake City, I knew I needed to be there. … read more
Concert | Music | Show Reviews
The Legendary Herbie Hancock brings six decades of experimental jazz...
Experience a living legend when Herbie Hancock brings his tour to the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 13. … read more
Sarah McLachlan @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre 07.30.2026
On Thursday night, Sarah McLachlan delivered a 20-song set that included seven carefully placed selections from her 2025 album, Better Broken. … read more
Howard Jones @ Maverik Center 07.29.2026
If Howard Jones has an unofficial hometown, it is Salt Lake City. It’s notable when he says that he has played Salt Lake City more than anywhere else. … read more
Concert | Music | Show Reviews
Totally Tubular Festival 2026 @ Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre 07.26.2026
I’ll admit that I wasn’t expecting a jazz-driven set, but I really enjoyed it. It stood out as a reminder of just how diverse the 1980s were — and how easily we tend to pigeonhole the decade today. … read more
