Theater

Mary Poppins is featured in multiple theaters throughout Utah Valley this summer. Scera Mary Poppins publicity May 11, 2015 Photography by Mark A. Philbrick

The triple threat of singing, dancing and acting may not be enough anymore, as more and more musicals require the fourth skill of playing a musical instrument as well.

The BFA acting and music dance theater students will be debuting their New York Showcase at the Nelke Theater, Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10. The performance is a variety of dance, songs and scenes to showcase the students' talents.

Nesha Woodhouse, artistic director at Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy. (Nesha Woodhouse)

Tori Pence poses during a photo shoot for the sketch comedy group Divine Comedy. Pence became a member of the group during her second semester at BYU. (Lauren VanDerwerken)

1501-15 034 Play 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' publicity Titania (Macy Hanson) with Bottom while Oberon (Jacob Tubbs) and Puck (Mary Beth Bosen) look on. (Photo courtesy of BYU Photo)

Kaley Johnson poses as the black swan for BYU Theatre Ballet's 2014 production of 'Swan Lake.' (Courtesy Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo)

Leah and Charlotte Neeley pose with Elsa and Anna, the two famous princess figures in the movie 'Frozen.' The princesses needed to be scheduled six months in advance for the party due to popular demand. (Briann Neeley)

Charis Dexter stands on a platform in the middle of the lake to capture the perfect image for BYU Theatre Ballet's performance of 'Swan Lake.' (Photo courtesy Jaren Wilkey)

Johnny Hebda and Madeline Weinderger star as Bonnie and Clyde in Utah Repertory Theater Company's production of the show. (Photo courtesy Utah Repertory Theater Company)

Lockwood, BYU's resident 'belting queen,' helps students learn proper vocal technique. (Photo by Sarah Hill.)

The high energy new Young Ambassador show, Heartsongs: Melodies of Love, is performed by 20 stage performers and a 10 member band. (Photo courtesy of Mark Philbrick.)

Aaron Woodall generates big laughs at Humor U's stand-up comedy shows. (Photo courtesy Aaron Woodall)

BYU's Young Company is bringing traditional Shakespeare to a younger audience with its upcoming production of 'Henry V.'

This winter, BYU students are invited to 'start a journey to the strange new world' of 'The Phantom of the Opera.' The BYU production brings the thrilling theater classic to the de Jong Concert Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center with large sets, gorgeous costumes and beautiful sound.