Lorraine Bolt

Review of Centerpoint Legacy Theater - L...

My husband and I just went to see "5 Carols" and "...

My husband and I just went to see "5 Carols" and "Jingle Jacks" Saturday night at CenterPoint Theater in Centerville. It was a delightful experience. Some of the music was original and some was based on traditional Christmas melodies. Either way, the songs were fun, funny, and also beautiful and spirited. The actors and singers were top notch.
This production is double cast, but I am sure the other cast members are as talented as the ones we saw on Saturday. Jingle Jacks might appeal to a younger audience while the 5 Carols, set in the 50's might be aimed at those of us who lived through that time period. But anyone of any age would have a great, but intimate theatrical experience. The number about decorating your bomb shelter for Christmas was absolutely more clever and more unique than anything I have heard. The beautiful Celtic (?) number at the beginning of Jingle Jacks was almost too pristine and lovely to take place in a log cabin. Be prepared to enjoy a varied musical smorgasbord.
I for one, would like to see this production done at Christmas Time somewhere in Salt Lake or Utah Counties every year. It is a gem.