Please Note:
Pioneer Theatre Company believes in celebrating the breadth of human existence. Our content advisories focus on language, violence, drug/alcohol use, and sexual content. The age-based guidance below is intended as a recommendation only. We do encourage you to use your judgment based on your own research of the show, your own sensibilities, and a child’s age and maturity level.
Also, in accordance with theatrical licensing agreements, Pioneer Theatre Company presents each production as originally written and intended by its author(s). If you are concerned with any content beyond what is provided below, a copy of each production script is available for in-person perusal during PTC’s regular Box Office hours.
2 Pianos 4 Hands — Utah Premiere
by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt
September 12-27, 2025
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
Amidst determined parents, quirky teachers, endless hours of practice, stage nerves, fierce competition, and the pursuit of excellence, Ted and Richard grew up as devoted “piano nerds.” Musical wizardry and roaring comedy combine as these two savants play classical, pop, and everything in-between, all the while portraying dozens of characters that took part in their quest for musical greatness. It’s a theatrical experience not-to-be-missed!
FOR WHICH AUDIENCES?
2 Pianos, 4 Hands is suitable for audiences ages 12 and up. Richard and Ted’s passionate quest for musical stardom includes mild language and other mature themes, which are often addressed through the characters’ angsty, teenage versions of themselves.
If 2 Pianos 4 Hands were a film, it would likely be rated PG.
Dear Evan Hansen — Utah Premiere
Book by Steven Levenson
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
October 24-November 8, 2025
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
Musical
Winner of 6 Tony Awards, the Grammy Award and the Olivier Award for Best Musical
Evan Hansen has always felt like he’s on the outside looking in, his severe anxiety making it hard to connect. But when tragedy strikes his community, he unexpectedly finds himself at the heart of a growing misunderstanding—one that offers him a chance to reinvent himself. Dear Evan Hansen, winner of both Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical, is a deeply moving and timely coming-of-age story about vulnerability and the longing for connection.
FOR WHICH AUDIENCES?
Dear Evan Hansen is suitable for ages 14 and up. It contains strong adult language, numerous references to sex, several references to drug use/rehab, adult alcohol use, some mild physical violence, and other mature content—including mental health struggles, bullying, depression, and suicide.
The stage version of Dear Evan Hansen would likely be rated R.
Noises Off
by Michael Frayn
December 5-20, 2025
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
Play
There’s no business like show business? Often hailed as one of the greatest farces ever written, Noises Off sees onstage antics collide with backstage hijinx—in a zany tribute to “theatre-people” everywhere. And as hard as it may be to believe, Noises Off has not been seen at PTC for nearly 20 years! Join us this holiday season for a healthy dose of slamming doors, backstage drama, and a rogue plate of sardines. This brilliantly-crafted comedy delivers non-stop laughter and classic theatrical mayhem!
FOR WHICH AUDIENCES?
Noises Off is a beloved farce featuring some bawdy humor and references to sexual situations, minor language, and slapstick physical comedy. It is recommended for ages 12 and up.
The film version of Noises Off is rated PG-13.
Ten Brave Seconds — World Premiere
Music & Lyrics by Will Van Dyke
Book & Lyrics by Jeff Talbott
January 30-February 14, 2026
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
Musical
Following in the tradition of Shucked, A Distinct Society, The Messenger, and others, PTC is proud to present a groundbreaking world premiere.
Mike is having a very big day. He’s been holding onto a secret for awhile, and today his secret is totally coming out. It’s also a big day for the country – huge decisions are being made all over, and at the center of it is one family teetering on the brink of . . . everything. Ten Brave Seconds is a bright and vital new musical, infused with infectious pop melodies and rooted in a big-hearted examination of one day in the life of a kid, a family and a community stepping bravely from the dark unknown into the daylight together.
FOR WHICH AUDIENCES?
Ten Brave Seconds is a heartwarming teenage coming-out story that features some minor adult language. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
If Ten Brave Seconds were a film, it would likely be rated PG-13.
King James
by Rajiv Joseph
March 20 – April 4, 2026
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
Play
LeBron James isn’t just a basketball superstar—he was Cleveland’s hero. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, his impact on the city was undeniable throughout his years on the court. In King James, Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) crafts a funny and deeply poignant story about two friends whose lives are forever shaped by their shared devotion to their idol. Exploring the power of sports, loyalty, and human connection, King James brings the spirit of athleticism back to the Meldrum Theatre in the Einar Nielsen Field House.
FOR WHICH AUDIENCES?
King James is recommended for ages 14 and up. It contains strong adult language and mature themes including alcohol use and references to racism.
If King James were a film, it would likely be rated R.
Come From Away — Utah Premiere
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
April 24-May 9, 2026
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
Musical
Nominated for 7 Tony Awards and winner of 4 Olivier Awards—including Best New Musical
When the world stood still on 9/11, an unexpected resilience unfolded in a remote Canadian town. Come From Away, a powerful and uplifting musical based on true events, tells the story of 38 diverted flights carrying nearly 7,000 passengers who found themselves stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. Undaunted by logistics and language barriers, the people of Gander welcomed the stranded travelers into their community with open arms, recognizing that we’re all part of a global family. Don’t miss PTC’s “guaranteed-to-restore-your-faith-in-humanity” Utah premiere!
FOR WHICH AUDIENCES?
Come From Away is recommended for ages 12 and up. It contains some strong adult language, references to sexual situations, alcohol use, xenophobia directed toward a Muslim plane passenger, and references to the violence of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
If Come From Away were a film, it would likely be rated PG-13.
