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The stage play Hunchback of Notre Dame will feature the Disney film’s Academy Award-nominated score, in addition to new songs by Menken and Schwartz, who wrote music and lyrics for the 1996 animated film. The play is produced by the Ziegfeld Theater company and will be performed in both English and ASL; it is appropriate for all ages.
Read MoreCedar City’s Simonfest Theatre Company is excited to be celebrating their 21st season with Into the Woods! This year, August 10th-20th, they bring their production of “Into the Woods” to Park City’s Egyptian stage. Several recognizable fairy tale characters created by the Brothers Grimm come together in a story of wishes, curses and choices as they journey into the woods. Cinderella, Little Red, Jack, the wicked witch, the Baker, his wife and several others, to life on the Egyptian stage.
Read MoreThe Egyptian YouTheatre Camp has been in progress all summer long and by closing day, will have served 574 students. The camp’s main stage annual production will be Xanadu, on stage July 27-29.
Read MoreKinky Boots will be strutting across The Egyptian Theatre stage this summer starting July 7th through the 23rd. This fun and fashionable musical won six Tonys including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical.
Read MoreSet to hit the stage on Friday, May 19th, the Ziegfeld Theatre Co. is back at the Egyptian Theatre with a production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder. The 2014 Tony Award-winning Musical combines a dark comedy with a captivating score and an array of characters you won’t forget.
Read MoreThe Egyptian Theatre’s YouTheatre is bringing the much loved story of Once Upon A Mattress to the stage as their big spring musical this month. Having started rehearsals the second week of February, the cast and crew have spent 12 weeks perfecting their roles and are excited to bring the characters of Princess Winnifred, Prince Dauntless, Queen Aggravain and the villagers to life.
Read MoreThe cast of Ogden’s Ziegfeld Theatre is coming to Park City’s Egyptian Theatre March 24th through April 2nd with their latest production The Scarlet Pimpernel. Journey back to 1792 for this drama-filled glimpse into the reign of terror taking place during the French Revolution as a secret society of daring Englishmen set out to rescue French aristocrats from the guillotine.
Read MoreUtah-based Buffalo Theatre Company brings the Pump Boys and Dinettes back to the historic Egyptian Theatre stage, May 19-29.
Read MoreOgden’s Ziegfeld Theatre is bringing their production of Monty Python’s Spamalot to Park City’s Egyptian Theatre November 12 to 27. This 2005 Tony Award winner for Best Musical is a laugh-filled, lovingly ripped off version of 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Read MoreThe Ziegfeld Theatre’s production of ‘9 to 5-The Musical’ brings Violet, Judy and Doralee, three beloved and empowered female characters who emerged from the 1980’s silver screen, to The Egyptian Theatre stage. Meet this terrific and sometimes terrifying trio from September 10 to 19.
Read MoreCovid restrictions forced the cancellation of the 2020 edition as well as The Egyptian Theatre to go dark. Park City Follies 2021 will be the first live performance when the theatre reopens in August.
Read MoreIt may be impossible to separate the superstition from the tradition but one of the most observable ritual right now, in theatres all over the country and the world including our own historic Egyptian Theatre is the burning of the 'ghost light'.
Read MoreOur historic Egyptian Theatre has been dark since they turned off the spotlights and locked the doors. “We were the first to shut down,” says Theatre Manager/Director Randy Barton. “ We had three sold out nights for the band “Moe” and fans were flying in from everywhere to see them. We made the hard decision to close on 3/12. This was voluntary – not by order.” Like many businesses and nonprofits they've had to think outside the box to invent a new way to be 'Covid Cool' and keep guests safely entertained.
Read MoreThe Egyptian YouTheatre offers a varied menu of 2020 summer camps for ages 5-18. These camps will be held 'live and in person' in the newly built YouTheatre space. After so much isolation this spring local kids (and their parents) are hungry for this type of interaction. Will it be exciting or scary to harness that enthusiasm and energy? “Both, to be honest,” says YouTheatre Artistic and Managing Director, Jamie Wilcox.
Read MoreThe Theatre has always welcomed an array of performers that range from professional theater and dance companies to world-class musicians, singers, and comedians. However, arguably the most important aspect of the theater is the featured performances that showcase Park City-area talent. This is specifically prevalent in the Park City Holiday Spectacular & Sing-Along.
Read MoreThe Tony Award-winning play Matilda, based on the beloved Roald Dahl novel is on stage at Park City's Egyptian Theatre September 6-15. The role of Matilda is shared by 9 year old veteran actresses Pippa Parry and Victoria Bingham.
Read MoreA CHORUS LINE returns to The Egyptian Theatre July 5-21 and Artistic Director Amber Hansen is at the helm as director. In 2014, while directing this play as an in-house musical, she discovered she was pregnant and decided taking a break was in order. "During that time, we formed our relationship with the Ziegfeld Theatre which is great because we can combine talent pools and share the cost and labor," says Hansen
Read MoreEgyptian Theatre YouTheatre was established in 1995 and has enriched children’s lives through various programs. Today, YouTheatre has 31 kids appearing on stage and four backstage tech crew students. This program has taught over a thousand aspiring actors - some who have gone on to study acting in college or pursue careers in the theatrical arts. Some of their students have even performed on Broadway.
Read MorePark City Follies is a tradition of poking fun, making light, and laughing at ourselves and all the events, people, places and happenings that makes us "local." You'll be in on all the jokes. You might even BE one of the jokes. This year’s Park City Follies is a unique show for the Egyptian Theatre. All proceeds from this show will go towards their new expansion right across the street, a black box theatre specifically for Egyptian Theatre’s YouTheatre program.
Read MoreABBA’s music comes to life in the feel-good story of Mamma Mia! Their catchy tunes and upbeat blend of disco and pop tells the story of love, friendship and laughter in this hit broadway production. Just recently, licensing rights became available to theatres across North America to produce and perform this musical. The Egyptian Theatre jumped right on the opportunity to bring this musical to Park City.
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