For over sixty years, Pioneer Theatre Company has employed some of the nation’s top theatrical talent. And this spring, a staggering number of our alumni are treading the boards of the Great White Way. Amidst this celebration of achievements is the sensational production of Shucked, which opened on Broadway in April of this year—only a … Continued
At Pioneer Theatre Company, we believe in celebrating the individuals who make a positive impact in our community. Based on our open call for nominations, these changemakers were selected in recognition of the positive influence they have in their respective communities. So, we are thrilled to honor some of these exceptional changemakers on our very … Continued
This May, Pioneer Theatre Company is producing the Utah premiere of the feel-good musical, The Prom, and we need your help. We are actively seeking local individuals, of any age, that embody the show’s theme of trying to make a positive change in their community. Does this make you think of someone? If so, we … Continued
The following note originally appeared in the playbill for PTC’s Putting It Together (March 3 – 18, 2023): When Stephen Sondheim passed away in November 2021, at age 91, theatre lovers worldwide mourned the revered composer and lyricist who re-invented and re-invigorated the American stage musical. For over half a century, the New York City … Continued
At Pioneer Theatre Company, we take arts education seriously. But it is also a lot of fun, especially when you can share the joys of theatre with the local youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake City. Led by Associate Artistic and Outreach Director Eric Jackson, and joined by local guest … Continued
Make a Difference This Holiday Season PTC has partnered with Utah Food Bank to bring food to those who may be in need this holiday season. Before, during, or after performances of A Christmas Story, The Musical, audiences have the chance to donate canned or prepackaged food items to Utah Food Bank—right in the Pioneer … Continued
This holiday season, give your loved ones an experience they will never forget! For over 60 years, Pioneer Theatre Company has surprised, inspired, delighted, served as catharsis, provided the ultimate date night, and produced an incalculable number of standing ovations. Theatre brings us together unlike any other art form—what better way to enrich the lives … Continued
Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC), Utah’s premiere professional theatre, announces the appointment of Eric Jackson as the company’s Associate Artistic and Outreach Director. Jackson will create a new role focused on fostering artistic connections at PTC and with the community-at-large. “I have known and worked with Eric for 15 years. Seeing his onstage work from PTC … Continued
PTC’s upcoming production of Scapin is a new adaptation by director/playwright Stephen Wrentmore. Originally written in 1671 by Molière, this version of Scapin has a contemporary twist, but is still a hilarious farce about star-crossed lovers and parental objections. Set in vibrant 1960s Naples, Italy, PTC flips the script of Scapin. In this play, the trouble-making servant … Continued
Kareem Fahmy is no stranger to PTC. The director and playwright was last here when he directed the 2022 production of Fireflies by Matthew Barber. He also directed the Play-by-Play reading of The Fifth Domain by Victor Lesniewski in 2019. Fahmy is now back with his new play, A Distinct Society, about a library that … Continued