Stage notes: Page-to-Stage closes, plus Echo Theatre's twisty 'The Turn of the Screw' and the updated satire of 'Forbidden Broadway'

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Page-to-Stage Festival

Wasatch Theatre Company concludes its annual Page-to-Stage Festival by presenting performances of six original short plays, from comedy to drama, by local playwrights.

When • Sunday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m.

Where • Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $15; at www.arttix.org or 801-355-2787.

Info • Visit www.wasatchtheatre.org/Page-to-Stage_Festival.html

'I Hope I Get It'

A national touring company presents "A Chorus Line," the classic story drawn from the real-life stories of Broadway dance hopefuls.

When • Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 12-13, at 7:30 p.m.

Where • Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main St., Logan

Tickets • $30-$44; visit centerforthearts.us/12-13.htm for tickets

If you think you're funny

The weekly comedy showcase continues, featuring up-and-coming Utah comedians, followed by an open mic.

When • Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.; open mic signups 7:30-8 p.m.

Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free; must be 21

A tale of suspense and horror

The Echo Theatre presents "The Turn of the Screw," an adaptation of Henry James' novella by Jeffrey Hatcher, which gives the story another turn.

When • Nov. 7-16; Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 7 p.m.

Where • Echo Theatre, 145 N. University Ave., Provo

Tickets • $9, $12 at the door

Info • At 801-691-0724 or echotheatreprovo@gmail.com

'Holiday'

Brigham Young University will present "Holiday," a classic romantic comedy, which became a movie with Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. The BYU production is directed by Barta Heiner.

When • Previews Nov. 7-8, 7:30 p.m.; runs through Dec. 1.

Where • Brigham Young University's Harris Fine Arts Center, Provo

Tickets • $15; $8 for preview and matinee shows (with discounts for seniors/students/BYU alumni); available at bit.ly/JJk530

'The Music Man'

Copper Hills High School presents the beloved musical about Harold Hill, a musical con man, and Marian the librarian.

When • Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 8-10, and Monday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.

Where • Copper Hills High School, 5445 New Bingham Highway, West Jordan

Tickets • $7 at the door, or www.copperhillstheatre.org.

A jazzy prehistoric comedy

The University of Utah Youth Theatre will present "The Dinosaur Musical." Visit kingsburyhall.utah.edu/performances/the-dinosaur-musical for information.

When • Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8-9, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m., 3 p.m.

Where • Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $10, $5 children; at kingtix.org or 801-581-7100

' 'Tis Pity She's a Whore'

The University of Utah theater department presents John Ford's " 'Tis Pity She's a Whore," directed by Sarah Shippobotham. It's the story of Annabella, the daughter of a nobleman, Florio of Parma. Every eligible bachelor in Italy, it seems, wants to marry her. But her heart belongs to her brother, Giovanni.

When • Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 7-10, 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 18

Where • Babcock Theatre, 300 S. 1400 East, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $15 at the door or kingtix.or.

'Noises Off'

Westminster College presents this theatrical farce about an ambitious director and his troupe of mediocre actors.

When • Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 8-10, 7:30 p.m.; continues through Nov. 17

Where • Westminster College's Jewett Center for Performing Arts, 1250 E. 1700 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $10, at the door or 801-832-2457

'Forbidden Broadway'

This satirical roast features more than 30 Broadway musical hits, with fresh updates from recent seasons, including "Porgy and Bess," "Spider-Man: Turn On the Dark" and "The Book of Mormon."

When • Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 8-11, 8 p.m.

Where • Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City

Tickets • $22-$45; at 435-649-9371 or www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.

'Pippi Longstocking'

The Children's Theatre will present this story about the unconventional girl with the braids who has superhuman strength and gets into all kinds of mischief.

When • Friday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 1 and 4:30 p.m.

Where • Children's Theatre of Utah, 3605 S. State, South Salt Lake

Tickets • $14; at 801-532-6000 or www.tctheatre.org

'I Hope I Get It'

A national touring company presents "A Chorus Line," the classic story drawn from the real-life stories of Broadway dance hopefuls.

When • Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 12-13, at 7:30 p.m.

Where • Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main St., Logan

Tickets • $30-$44; visit centerforthearts.us/12-13.htm for tickets

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