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Show I The Magna Times 9 West Valley News, Thursday, March 17, 1994 Entertainment Scapino! now playing at Pioneer Theatre Janet Jackson concerts Company, to run through April 2nd Its time again for hilarious center of Scapinos matchmak- PTC veterans Richard Mathews rescheduled hijinks, zany disguises, improbable songs, and doors aplenty as Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) presents the d farce Scapino! by Frank Dunlop and Jim Dale. The play runs through April 2. A smash hit in both Londons West End and New Yorks Broadway, Scapino! revolves around the adventures of a lovably roguish servant as he plots to help two young lovers escape arranged marges and defuse their wealthy iers wrath. Filled with every gag from Aristophanes to the Three Stooges, Scapino! is delightful slapstick for the of any age. is based on the Scapino! Moliere classic, Les Fourberies de Scapin, updated for modern times by Dunlop and Dale. PTC veteran Max Robinson returns from New York to play the title character, a role which catapulted its originator, Jim Dale, to stardom. Robinsons credits include Captain Hook in Peter Pan, for Seattles Intiman Theatre; the production of Light Up the Sky; and film appearances in Other Peoples Money and Woody Allens Shadow and Fog. He last appeared with PTC in Private Lives. Four more guest artists play the two young couples at the fun-fille- young-at-hea- rt bigger-than-li- fe ing. David Magee plays lovestruck Ottavio, who rushed into marriage with beloved Giacinta, played Kathleen McCall. the has his and Robert Peterson. Frank Gerrish, last seen at PTC in Conversations with my Father, plays Sylvestro, Scapinos fellow servant and Sam Stewart plays Carlo, a wandering pickpocket and cpn man, and Mearle by Magees sometime-collaborato- credits include the Dorset Theatre Festival, the Long Wharf Theatre, and the Hartford Stage Company, as well as televisions All My Children and Another World. McCall first appeared at PTC as Maggie in last seasons hit Lend Me a Tenor. Her credits include much-abuse- d Headwaiter. Local cast members include Trevor Black, Jeni Carver, Ellen Graham, Thomas E. Jacobsen, and Bradford Nelson. non-Equi- Broadways Butterfly and productions of Steel Magnolias and The Girl Next Door. Russell Goldberg plays the young lover Leandro; Suzanne Grodner plays the object of his desire, the gypsy girl Zerbinet-ta- . Goldbergs credits include the production of Hello Muddah, Halo Faddah The Alan Sherman Musical, and regionally, Lend Me a Tenor and The Mystery of Irma Vep. Grodner comes to PTC with extensive regional and New York credits, including the role of La Carlotta in the national, Canadian, and European productions of Ken Hills Phantom of the Opera. Five local favorites round out the Equity cast list. The primary targets of Scapinos mischievous humor, the two wealthy fathers, are played by M. the Marsh plays r. ay ty i Rob Odorisio designed the set, a whimsical, somewhat Italian plaza with plenty of doors ana balconies in parlor colors. Costumes are by K.L. Alberts, with lights by Peter L. Willard-soHair and wig design are by Stage Cynthia McCourt. manager is Amy L. Temple. topsy-turv- y ice-crea- m The Sheik returns to Desert Star Playhouse The two Janet Jackson concerts which were canceled due to Jacksons illness have been rescheduled, according to a spokesman for the Delta Center. The new concert dates will be Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m., in the Delta Center. Ticket stubs from the canceled Feb. 26 show will be honored for the April 26 show; tickets for the canceled Feb. 27 show will be honored for the April 27 show. Seat locations will remain the same. Seats are still available for both shows and can be purchased at the Delta Center and SmithTix locations. Desert Star Playhouse lives up to its name with the latest production, The Sheik. Not only do the deserts of Egypt come alive in this thrilling melodrama directed by Edward J. Gryska, but you will also see flying carpets, magic lamps, shrinking rooms, and a host of other Desert Star tricks and treats. All of this' happens as the Sheik tries to save his true love, stop the evil Wazir, and find the secret treasure of the great Queen Quantoon amongst the pyramids. The Sheik also features some of Desert Stars most beautiful music just the thing for a romantic Arabian Night. The Sheik is written by Peter Van Slyke, with musical direction by Sue Talmage. Costumes are designed by Ruth Todd. After the show, the Desert Star Players will present their Wide World of Sports Olio, directed by Kimberlee Hart. The cast features many Desert Star regulars including Eric Jensen, Bob Bedore, Melissa Bridge Porter, Russell n. ay Scapino! is being produced by Pioneer Theatre Company at Broadway (300 South) and University St. (1340 East) in Salt Lake City, through April 2. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. for the Saturday matinees. Free parking is available. For tickets or information, call the PTC box office, 581-696- 1. Mormon Youth Symphony, Chorus to perform Easter concert March 19 On Saturday, March 19, the Mormon Youth Symphony and Chorus will perform their Easter concert at 8 p.m. in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Admission is free of charge for those eight years of age and older. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Under the . direction of - Robert Peacock, Jack . Eldridge. The Sheik Credit unions, KSOP sponsor benefit concert for Utah Homeless Trust Fund 300-voi- C. Bowden, the symphony and three shows: The Sheik, The Lone Stranger, For more information, call the Desert Star box office. Desert Star Playhouse is located at 4861 South State, Murray. SREGrAI' SUBSCRIBE TO THE w.v. HEWS Drayton, for will play Mon- ri- 1 Along with year this coupon, send your name, & payment to: address W.V. NEWS r - 0. $980 W. 2700 So. Magna, UT 84044 Questions? Call 250-565- 6 , THREE Medium to (12) Pizza toppings) TOO Order of Garlic Bread ONE of Pop - ! to 1 Pissa IFartiy Td Expires March 31, 1894 . 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Sessions begin 1 2:30 p.m. Tours and Special Event Packages Available. For more information call . Its not just Bingo. Its High Stakes Bingo at Macs Casino in Wendover. Guaranteed fun. Guaranteed winnings. : $51,000 High Stakes Bingo Possible Prizeboard. in Sait Lake, $6,300 Average Consolation S wT MACS CyTIOiCJ? xr T Payout Each Session. KZLDA CROSSED Hu ILL Friday Session begins . Nevada AlUk ! 363-930- , 0. Wendover, and Robin Hood. ce 266-760- not New to Desert Star, the Spring and Summer Ticket is now available. The pass costs S 18 and is good for the next Hart, and Alison Hendriksen. Making their first appearances at the playhouse are Diedra Henderson and K.C. Kimberlee days and Thursdays through Saturdays, 7 p.m., through chorus will perform May 14. Additional 9:30 p.m. . a variety of religious selections, penormances are scheduled on Blessed some Friday and Saturday Are They, including How Great Thou Art. Amazing nights. Advance reservations e H it lif- tbr nO rmt flnii to '5r!iirf!t,fo r; LmrtM-ThGractf& rvth?ntr flfflpvare! strongly encouraged; call The ere tradition. Througfrour collec-- : . T Private Desert Star box office at the sliout Glid the ImsfnLlmdone Tidin8s Gty that in their continued support of tive efforts, we will do more Admission is 18 for ' jg Quist a)d to help support the fund, said the Utah Homeless Trust Fund, than just raise money for the S6 for children under adults, Today. comwill conThe homeless trust raise the have organized a benefit j Nixon. fund, we cert to coincide with the Utah munitys awareness of this' funds do provide emergency housing, but we also attempt to League of Credit Unions 60th growing problem. address the core problems that It is estimated that there as Annual Meeting and Convencause homelessness. Those that tion on March 18, 19, and 20. many as 4,300 homeless perKSOP-Fcontribute need to know that a local country radio sons at any one time in Utah, their gift goes toward ending of the and this number is continually station, is the the cycle of suffering and event. increasing. No longer are the row skid homeless solely poverty. Performing that evening will middle-age- d men. Single be country singer Sammy KerBy law, twenty percent of the homeless fund is spent in and children shaw. Kershaw has been callwomen, families, two (up areas outside the Wasatch ed one of the most energetic now swell the ranks. Tim Hughes, promotion Front to represent Utahs performers in country music stasaid the for director debut His ruralurban KSOP, 1991 album, population today. Dont Go Near the Water, was tion has donated more than distribution. A complete list of certified gold and is about to hit SI 5,000 worth of air time in agencies assisted by the fund is Here available from the Department sales at million His of mark.' this event. in the support of Community and Economic second album, Haunted Heart, the' station, we realize that is gathering rave reviews and hunger and homelessness are Development. The concert will be held at has ' been enthusiastically ongoing problems in our own the Capitol Theatre, Friday, received by country music fans state and across the nation. March 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are This is the time of year that throughout the country. The opening act will be The area shelters are very low on S23.50, with all proceeds goso were ing to benefit - the Utah fiinds and supplies, Sorensen Brothers, a local 6-Pa- ck Homeless Trust Bund, A 15 dis- can we to doing everything bluegrass band. count will be given to those Credit unions have a long help make this benefit concert with a KSOP Country Club Card success. a the in involvement of history on the remaining tickets; card communities they serve, said Attending the concert will be holders are encouraged to Scott G. Eirl, president of the the former Director of the Divdonate the $5 to a charity of ision of Community DevelopUtah League of Credit Unions. their choice. Tickets are ment, Lieutenant Governor Just in the past years, available through all Albertsons Also Walker. credit unions have raised more Olene attending Carol ArtTix outlets and the Capitol director be will current than S20.000 for the fund. Theatre box office. this Nixon. continue Were proud to 100-pie- ce 12. (Babes in arms are allowed.) Magna FRANCESCOS in Arbor Park 250-931- 3 8301 West 3530 South (Across from Smiths) d |