Carl hoffmann

Review of Utah Festival Opera

We are seeing Hunchback for the second time tonig...

We are seeing Hunchback for the second time tonight. Saturday's performance was wonderful. The UFO staff was unfailingly helpful in providing the best experience possible; from assistance with ticketing, to bringing a blanket to a chilled elderly man, everyone was most considerate. The performers compare very favorably with those we have seen in the most iconic opera and musical theatre venues . While the performance was more subdued than the wonderfully rollicking performance of Seussical, It suited the serious nature of the Victor Hugo content. I was especially impressed with the performances of Kevin Nakatani, and Ezekiel Andrew. Andrew's shift from the slurred speech of a deaf man, to the eloquent arias expressing his real self, were especially moving. Keep up the good work ... We look forward to many more seasons of quality, and varied shows! Marilyn Hoffmann