By Lis Stewart, The Herald Journal Published: Saturday, September 26, 2015 You could call him the Michelangelo of the Utah Theatre. Italian master painter Nino de Robertis has been working on the interior of the Art Deco theater for several weeks now, nearly finished on his part of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre’s … Continued

By Jerry Earl Johnston, Deseret News Published: Saturday, August 15, 2015 The ovation went on and on. Michael Ballam had just sung “The Impossible Dream” from Utah Festival Opera’s “Man of La Mancha” and – true to form – he refused to break character as people clapped and whistled. The clamor was for the song, … Continued

By Jennie Christensen, Cache Valley Daily Published: Monday, August 3, 2015 You have only until Saturday, August 8 to attend offerings of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre’s 23rd season and founding Director Michael Ballam says so far it has been one of the most successful seasons ever for the Company. Ballam says because … Continued

Congratulations to the winners of the 7th annual Michael Ballam Concorso Lirico International Opera Competition: Marlen Nahhas – 1st Place Winner & Audience Favorite Andrew Thomas Pardini – 2nd Place Winner / Alternate Thank you to all of the talented artists who gave their best in the competition, and a special thanks to our audience … Continued

By Katie Roundy, Utah Theatre Bloggers Published: Thursday, July 16, 2015 LOGAN – For 500 years, Miguel de Cervantes’ tale of Don Quixote has captivated readers. Now, half a century later, the Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre pays proper homage to the time-honored classic in their rendition of playwright Dale Wasserman, composer Mitch Leigh, … Continued

By Andy Foree, Utah Theatre Bloggers Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 LOGAN – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying has become an iconic look at the 1960’s workplace through the lens of musical theatre. It’s satirical, stereotypical, and sexist. Instead of resisting the temptation to tone down the now-obvious social faux pas and … Continued

By Katie Peikes, The Herald Journal Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 A local theater company’s renovations to the historic Utah Theatre are nearing completion, coinciding with the company’s intentions to re-open the theater this fall. The Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre (UFOMT) is currently in the process of preparing to repaint the theater’s walls. … Continued

By Jay Wamsley, Deseret News Published: Monday, July 13, 2015 LOGAN – For many, the highlight of summer in Logan is the arrival of hundreds of musicians, dancers, singers and actors to tackle musical theater and high opera as presented by Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre, now in its 23rd year. This season holds … Continued

By Peter Harrison, Utah Theatre Bloggers Published: Saturday, July 11, 2015 LOGAN – The Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre has a history of producing some great works of theatre that draw hundreds of patrons every summer. The festival brings to the stage both a mix of classic operas and musical theatre offerings that appeal … Continued

By Jeff Hunter, The Herald Journal Published: Friday, July 10, 2015 Like a lot of girls, Leah Edwards had big dreams while growing up in Richmond, Virginia. She wanted to be an elite gymnast. And a professional ballet dancer. And a renowned pianist. But unlike most girls, she accomplished all of those goals before she … Continued

Studio 5 – KSL.com Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2015 In Logan, the five week long summer festival bursts onto the stage with four blockbuster events you won’t want to miss. Michael Ballam, Founding Director of the Utah Festival Opera shares all the details on this years performances. … Watch Video

By Kelsey Schwab, Deseret News Published: Saturday, June 27, 2015 Nearly 280 professional performers from Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera and other organizations around the world are spending the summer in Logan to perform at the Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre. “They don’t come for the pay; they come for the experience,” said Michael Ballam, … Continued

The Herald Journal Published: Thursday, June 25, 2015 The Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre’s 23rd season will burst onto the stage July 8 to Aug. 8, at the Ellen Eccles Theatre. More than 250 musicians, performers and crew members will come from renowned stages across the nation, including Broadway and the Met, to the … Continued

The Herald Journal Published: Saturday, May 16, 2015 Two Utah high school performers are on their way to New York City after winning Best Actress and Best Actor in the fifth annual Utah High School Musical Theater Awards in Logan on May 9. On Friday, the winners were announced, with Abby Watts from Woods Cross … Continued

By Jennie Christensen, Cache Valley Daily Published: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 More than 200 performers from 24 high schools across Utah will perform and compete in the fifth annual Utah High School Musical Theater Awards on Saturday, May 9th. The finalists, including ensembles and individuals, will perform in front of the live audience at 7 … Continued