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Show TimeAVet 8 The Magn Valley Feb. New, 21,2002 Lifestyle Desert Star goes for gold Show goes on for Osmonds Director Scott Holman shows up in two parts in the Desert Star production, first as Grandpa Bidwell, who has a secret to save the ranch, and as Skunk, Ornery's smelly partner in crime, who, hasn't taken a bath since he was There are a variety of twist and turns as die melodrama sun sets in the west, toward a gold medal finish. Showdown at die Ranch continues through March 9 with performances Thursdays through Mondays at 7 p.m. with a 9:30 performance cm Fridays and Saturdays. There is also a 3 p.m. matinee performance on timing throughout die production keeps the audience in laughter and makes it a show worth watching, if only to see what she will come up with next And, back at die Ranch, While Virginia Bidwell pines over wanting to 'love of her life" to carry her off on a white horse, her brother Chet with the help of ranch-han- d Dave Johnson, try to save die Ranch from Ornery's plans to call the loan due. As always, familiar songs have unique word changes that fit the story and create more of die fun of the show, such as "There's Once More Criminal In Utah," to the tune of "There's one More Angel in Heaven" from Joseph, and die Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", and 'The Good Guy Gets the Girl" to the tune of "Beauty and die Beast Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor Long before the Olympics were envisioned in Utah, the stage was set in the old west and dastardly deeds were being planned for die biggest party to come to Utah. At least, that is theslhry being told at die Desert Star Theater with its production of "Showdown at the Ranch" subtitled "Even bribes for Olympic Brothers" Even with all die Olympic entertainment going on throughout the valley. Showdown is one not to miss. In classic Desert Star melodrama musical tradition, the production is filled with that most Utahns, who know anything about what it has taken to bring to Olympic Games to Utah, will get a roar of laughter one-line- rs Saturdays. Tickets are For reserThe vations call Desert Star Theater is located at $6-$1- 2. 266-760- 0. St Murray. 4861 S. State about From the bribery scandal to the road construction and the Light the Fire Within Theme, "Showdown" pokes tasteful fun at die Olympics while presenting a story of love and greed, filled wit comedy and music. At the center of the show is Mitt Ornery, played deviously by Steven Fehr, who, with visions of a future Olympics in his head, wants to acquire the Ranch from die the Bidwell family so that he can build an Olympic-size- d parking lot, to host the games. Although the greedy businessman Ornery owns most of the town, he doesn't own an property. Wth die help of the The original Osmond Brothers will perform in a rare Utah appearance Feb. 21-2- 3 at 8 For reservations call 375-732p.m. The Bam at Thanksgiving Point Tickets: $28-$32. 8. Registration deadline for Hunter-Cypru- s baseball By S Dean Ledbetter Youth baseball baseball baseball offers compeleague tition in six age brackets that includes age 6 Rookie age 8 Pee Wee; age 0 Minors; age 2 Majors; age 13 Prep and age 5 Seniors. Sign up fees range from $40 for the younger age brackets to $95 for the older age brackets. 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