Enhancements Also Announced to PTC’s ‘Curtain Call for All’ Ticketing Initiative
[SALT LAKE CITY, UT AUGUST 21, 2025] — Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC), Utah’s premier professional theatre company in residence at the University of Utah, kicks off its 25/26 Season with the Utah premiere of 2 Pianos 4 Hands in the Meldrum Theatre at Einar Nielsen Field House from September 12-27. The acclaimed Canadian comedy, written by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt, has toured the world since its 1996 debut and has been hailed for its virtuosic blend of music and storytelling. The production is described as follows:
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 while portraying dozens of characters that took part in their quest for musical greatness. It’s a theatrical experience not-to-be-missed!
“With its mix of humor, virtuosity, and universal themes, 2 Pianos 4 Hands is the perfect way to open our new season. It’s a play that celebrates music, perseverance, and the beauty of finding joy in being an artist,” said Artistic Director Karen Azenberg. “We’re also thrilled to be giving this wildly popular play—one that has been performed on five continents—its long overdue Utah premiere at PTC.”
CAST & CREATIVE
Comprising the cast are two actors with long histories associated with 2 Pianos 4 Hands, including appearing together in a 2024 production. Richard Todd Adams* makes his PTC debut as Ted. His Broadway and tour credits include Les Misérables (Javert and Jean Valjean), The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul and Phantom), The Woman in White, Cats, and The Pirate Queen.
Matthew McGloin* plays Richard and returns to PTC for a third season in a row—having appeared previously in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express and Prayer For the French Republic. His NY/Off-Broadway credits include The Hello Girls (Prospect Theater Company/59E59), Bastard Jones (The Cell), CasablancaBox (HERE Arts), Xanadu (Piper Theatre), readings with Tectonic Theater Project, Abingdon Theatre Company, Dixon Place, and The Lark.
Tom Frey is the US Resident Director of 2 Pianos 4 Hands, having directed over 20 productions of 2P4H at theatres around the country, including Portland Stage, The Cape Playhouse, Stages Repertory Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Pittsburgh City Theatre, North Coast Rep, and many others. He performed in the show over 600 times in the United States and Canada.
Frey is joined on the Creative Team by Scenic Designer Yoon Bae (PTC’s The Lehman Trilogy, Waitress); Lighting Designer Michael Gilliam (PTC’s The Lehman Trilogy, Broadway’s Bonnie & Clyde); and Sound Designer Matt Mitchell (PTC’s A Case for the Existence of God). Emily Roth* is Production Stage Manager.
CURTAIN CALL FOR ALL UPDATE
After launching its successful Curtain Call for All initiative, a “name your own price” ticket model set for specific performances, during the 24-25 Season, PTC announces an expansion of the program. During the 25-26 Season, a limited number of Curtain Call for All tickets will be made available for each and every performance (108 performances in total). These tickets will also start at a minimum suggested price of $15 and can be purchased by visiting or calling the PTC Box Office at 801-581-6961.
“We’re excited to share the next scene of Curtain Call for All with you. Instead of limiting this to designated nights, you can now choose your own price—$15 and above—for any performance, with a limited number of tickets available each show,” said Managing Director Adrian Budhu. “It’s our way of making sure that theatre at PTC is truly open to everyone, no matter your schedule or your budget. We look forward to continuing to welcome new audiences to PTC!”
TICKETS
2 Pianos 4 Hands runs at the Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House from September 12-27, 2025. Tickets are now on sale at PioneerTheatre.org or by calling the PTC Box Office at 801-581-6961.
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
PRESS CONTACT
Joshua Black
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INTERVIEWS: Theatre staff, members of the cast, and creative team can be made available for interviews. Please contact Joshua Black to arrange.
TICKETING INFORMATION
2 Pianos 4 Hands
by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt
2 Pianos 4 Hands is produced by permission of the Playwrights and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.mqlit.ca.
WHEN
September 12-27, 2025
TIMES
Monday – Thursday, 7:00 PM
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 PM
Saturday, 2:00 PM
WHERE
2 Pianos 4 Hands will play the Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House
375 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City
PRICES
$44 – $57
Students K – 12 or ages 5-18 are half-price Monday – Thursday
Curtain Call for All (“name your own price”) performances: September 12-27
ASL-Interpreted performance: Monday, September 22 at 7:00 PM
Discounts are also available for University of Utah students, staff, and faculty. Visit PioneerTheatre.org/UniversityofUtah for more details.
MORE INFO
The PTC Box Office is located in the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre: 300 S 1400 E. Tickets are also available one hour prior to showtime at MeldrumTheatre at the Einar Nielsen Field House.
Box Office: 801-581-6961
Open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday
PTC Show Listing: 2 Pianos 4 Hands
CAST
Ted: Richard Todd Adams*
Richard: Matthew McGloin*
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Tom Frey
Scenic Designer: Yoon Bae
Lighting Designer: Michael Gilliam
Sound Designer: Matt Mitchell
Production Stage Manager: Emily Roth*
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
ABOUT PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY (PTC)
Now celebrating its 64th season, the award-winning PTC is Utah’s premiere professional theatre company and a leading arts organization of the West. Led by Artistic Director Karen Azenberg and Managing Director Adrian Budhu, PTC presents world-class productions that celebrate diversity in culture and society, and serve as the connecting bridge between art and scholarship as an affiliate of the University of Utah. Notable productions include the regional premieres of Les Misérables, Sting’s The Last Ship, and Frank Wildhorn’s The Count of Monte Cristo, as well as the world premieres of Shucked (the first-ever Broadway tryout in Utah), A Distinct Society by Kareem Fahmy, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones, The Messenger by Jeff Talbott, and Ass by Ellen Simon. For more information, visit PioneerTheatre.org.
