I have seen a few shows at UFOMT and thoroughly enjoyed them all. Costumes were brilliant and beautiful. Set design was creative and brought the world of the show to life before it even began. The actors seemed to be throwing themselves into the roles 100%. I truly believed all that was going on onstage. Great shows, great people and a great time.

I saw Pirates of Penzance and Hunchback of Notre Dame at the beginning of the 2017 season. The Gilbert and Sullivan was a sheer delight!!!! So very, very British. The costumes were hysterical, and the voices were top notch. The customer service was excellent! Hunchback was beautifully done!! It was a thrill from beginning to end. I was more entranced by Hunchback than the first time I saw the Broadway production of Les Miserables. Bravo!!!!!

Coming from the Washington DC area I was amazed by my experience at the Utah Festival Opera. As an artisan myself, I found the sets of both Madam Butterfly and Hunchback to be versatile and beautiful and extremely well made. The orchestra played beautifully along with all of the amazing singers and vocalist. I Particularly loved Claude Frollo's voice. Amazing! The take they took on the Hunchbacks character touched me greatly, deepening the tale into one about love and acceptance of others no mater their differences. It was Beautiful! Both actors portrayed the emotion and depth of their Characters in a way I have never felt from this story before. Their performance truly captivated me. I absolutely loved everything about it. Including my experience from the staff and ticket office. Everyone was so kind, friendly and personal. I also love the authentic feel of the theater with its beautiful murals and interior. I would recommend this opera house to all for a beautiful experience. Thank You!

I have seen all of the shows at UFOMT this season and was very impressed with the talent and professionalism of the artists. I have seen Pirates of Penzance 3 times, and each time I went I could not stop laughing. The way the show was directed was absolutely brilliant. The performers also had a great sense of comedic timing, strong characterization, and of course the singing was gorgeous as well. On Saturday, I saw Hunchback of Notre Dame and was blown away. The entire production team really did an excellent job of putting it all together, especially considering what a demanding show it is. The show itself is such a powerful and moving story that I think everyone should see. Overall, what a great season!!

Michael Bellam always gets the best actors and singers from all over to have the absolute best productions right here is the valley. I got to know a few and it's a beautiful family and gives out good vibes. If you don't have your tickets yet, get them or you're missing out big time.

This review specifically refers to the production of Oliver! that I saw tonight. The musical performances were exceptional, and even the children sang well. Much of the dancing also was excellent. Staging made good use of simple props to provide scene definition and to simplify scene changes. I didn’t give five stars and considered only three because the director had the players who were part of the lower class speak with heavy and unnatural accents that rendered the dialogue nearly incomprehensible. Some of the main characters softened their accents and were easier to understand. I understand the desire to be authentic, but I would prefer the language to be better suited to the needs of the audience.

I had the pleasure to attend both the musical version of Aida and the opera version of Aida. Both were spectacular. The theater was amazing, and the acoustics were fantastic. The added bonus was knowing a performer in each version. It's definitely worth the price of a ticket.

I attend several shows every seaon. I am never disappointed! They are Broadway quality in a small city. I was very pleased the first time someone invited me to show when I first moved here several years ago. I make it a point to take my 10 year old daughter to least one show every summer so she is exposed to culture. She is developing a real love for theater now as well. The Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theater is wonderful!