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A Beautiful Noise

A Beautiful Noise The Neil Diamond Musical • January 20, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Jeremy Daniel courtesy of Broadway at the Eccles

Photo Credit: Jeremy Daniel courtesy of Broadway at the Eccles

I was there at the Delta Center (then called Vivint Arena) when Neil Diamond played his final Salt Lake City show. It was shortly after that Mr. Diamond announced his retirement from touring due to his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis. It’s been a long time since that same energy has been felt here. When I walked into Eccles Theater on January 20, 2026, it was clear to me that Diamond-Mania had been resurrected and was the strongest it had been since 2017. Utah loves Neil, so it came as no surprise that the run of The Neil Diamond Musical, A Beautiful Noise, brought huge audiences every night of the run.

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Broadway at the Eccles Announces 2026/26 Season

Introducing an unforgettable 2026/2027 Broadway at the Eccles
season—featuring six spectacular Salt Lake City premieres
alongside the return of beloved classics and fan favorites.

The incredible season features the Tony Award-winning shows: The
Outsiders, Buena Vista Social Club™, Operation Mincemeat: A New
Musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Maybe Happy Ending, The Great
Gatsby, The Sound of Music and the bigger than life production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!

Salt Lake City, UT – Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles is thrilled to announce its highly
anticipated 2026/2027 season, featuring eight spectacular productions, including six Salt Lake City premieres. This blockbuster lineup promises unforgettable experiences for theater lovers across Utah.

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’ Twas the Night Before…

Cirque du Soleil’s “’ Twas the Night Before…” • December 6, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Photo Credit: Brandon Todd, Kyle Flubacker, and Errisson Lawrence, courtesy of Broadway at the Eccles.

Cirque du Soleil’s “’ Twas the Night Before…” is Cirque du Soleil’s first Christmas show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque du Soleil’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of Christmas. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, ‘Twas the Night Before… features thrilling acrobatics performed by a cast of 26 artists sailing from all over the world, lovable characters, and a soundtrack including Christmas favorites re-invented by Cirque du Soleil.

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SUFFS

SUFFS • November 11, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Photography by Joan Marcus courtesy of Broadway at the Eccles

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus coutesty of Broadway at the Eccles

The touring production of SUFFS arrived at Eccles Theater in Downtown Salt Lake City with a burst of energy, conviction, and theatrical confidence that makes it one of the most engaging new musicals of this season of Broadway at the Eccles. The show, which dives into the final chapters of the American women’s suffrage movement, balances history with emotion in a way that feels both entertaining and unexpectedly urgent. What makes this touring version particularly striking is how it manages to retain the intimacy of the story while embracing a broader national audience.

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Wicked

Wicked • April 17, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Joan Marcus courtesy of Broadway at the Ecceles

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus courtesy of Broadway at the Ecceles

What can I possibly say about one of the biggest musicals in Broadway history that hasn’t already been said? Wicked the musical has been seen the world over by millions of people. I know multiple people in my own life who go to see Wicked on a regular basis.  It’s their favorite musical and they’ve seen it over and over again.  To coin a phrase, this show is in a word, “Popular”.  I’m sorry, I regretted it the moment I wrote it. But it had to be done.

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Life of Pi

Life of Pi • April 2, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Murphy Made and Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Murphy Made

In April 2025, Salt Lake City’s Eccles Theater hosted the Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s acclaimed novel Life of Pi.” This theatrical production captivated audiences with its innovative storytelling, breathtaking visuals, and profound exploration of survival and spirituality. We had the opportunity to attend the play on Opening Night, April 1, 2025.  Every aspect of the production was impressive. 

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The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon • January 20, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Photo by Julieta Cervantes

It’s not often that a musical can stop through a town and connect with so many people and the culture is such a specific satirical in the way the Tony Award winning, The Book of Mormon does when it comes to Salt Lake City.  I’d like to think, when South Park Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and co-songwriter for Frozen and Coco, and Avenue Q creator, Robert Lopez were writing this musical, they envisioned the production coming to Salt Lake City and how so many would love the inside jokes that are so specific to the area and culture.  If they did imagine such a day, I’m sure they would know how much people would love the inside jokes.  

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Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller • December 16, 2024 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

Photo Credit: Amelia Weyerstall

The “stars” on the ceiling of the Eccles Theater felt like a snowy scene when the Christmas band, Mannheim Steamroller, took the stage in SLC on December 16th, 2024. As the crowd filed into their seats in their fanciest holiday outfits, holiday cheer was undoubtedly in the air.  

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Peter Pan

Peter Pan • November 5, 2024 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed by Alisha Gregson

Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy (Courtesy of Broadway at the Eccles)

The newly reimagined production of Peter Pan brought magic to the stage at Eccles Theater. The thrilling musical has been captivating audiences of all ages for nearly 70 years. Now with new changes, the production continues to keep its audience hooked. Opening night brought in a crowd full of kids, many attending the theater for the first time. With its beautiful starry sky, Eccles Theater was the perfect setting for Peter Pan. 

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