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** February 2025 - we're taking a bit of a break this year due to some scheduling demands. We may pop up an event here and there but will not be hosting our typical monthly events. Check back often for updates. **
Update September 2025 - Some of our members (thank you Barb) have stepped up and decided to host some events for us while we are still officially on a break - you may see some events coming out over the next months! Enjoy!
In the meantime, make sure to drop into our Facebook group where there is still activity and informal gatherings happening: https://www.facebook.com/groups/utahtheaterlovers
Looking for connection in an isolating age? Join us where audience and stage connect! Founded in 2012, the Theater Lovers have seen 100's of shows together. We are a monthly theater group dedicated to exploring the Utah theater scene and beyond. From Vegas to New York, Utah to Edinburgh, we travel near and far to see the shows you most want to see.
Upcoming events
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OCT 30/25 : Nightfall with Edgar Allan Pie
West Valley Performing Arts Center, 3333 S, Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119, West Valley City, UT, USBy Eric Coble
Edgar Allan Poe stands alone in the flickering darkness of his mind, trying desperately to convince himself — and us — that he’s not mad. The spell he weaves brings us a highly theatrical adaptation of four tales Poe himself considered his best: “The Raven,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Enter the world of Poe and check your heartbeat at the door.Just in time for the Halloween season, playwright Eric Coble and West Valley Arts will take audiences on the haunting journey through the twists and turns of Poe's mind in an eerie production that promises to tingle your spine and quicken a few hearts.
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- 5:30: Before the show, IMPORTANT CHANGE Connect with fellow Theater Lovers over dinner at 'Bout Time , RABBIT'S FOOT BREWING, 3318 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City (basically across the street from the theater)
- 7:30: Attend Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe at West Valley Performing Arts Center, 3333 Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City
- 9:30: If anyone is interested, we can go back to Rabbit's Foot Brewery to discuss the show over a drink.
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AN RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A TICKET!
Please purchase your show tickets here.
When you RSVP, please answer the question we ask about how many will be joining us. This is the number we take to the restaurant when making the reservation. Dinner is pay your own way.
This theater is assigned seating so, please post your seat assignment in the comment section so we can try to buy seats close to each other.
Buy your tickets here: https://wvcarts.org/nightfall
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How will you find us?
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Your host (Barb) will arrive at the theater 10-15 minutes before the show starts to connect with people and say hi in the lobby. If you are joining us for dinner, we'll see you across the street at 'Bout Time beforehand.
Look for the Theater Lover pins to spot fellow Theater Lovers.
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Connect with us online!
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- Find the Utah Theater Lovers on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UtahTheaterLovers/
- Follow us on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Theater.Lovers.Experience/
- Join our Theater Lovers Sister Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Theater.Lovers.Experience
- Learn More on our Website
https://www.TheaterLoversExperience.com/
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Additional Questions: Please text Barbara Armstrong at 248-767-4124.
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Content advisory for all shows we attend. A majority of our events are planned for adults. We recommend that all those who attend research each show to determine if it is suitable for their own personal preferences.
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Theater Enjoyment Guide:
- Switch OFF your cell phone – Under no circumstances should you ever text, take pictures, or video during a show.
- Savor your snacks quietly (or not at all)! If you have to unwrap cough drops or treats from intermission, please enjoy them QUIETLY to avoid disturbing others. Theaters are designed to amplify sound, so even the smallest noise can be heard far and wide.
- Activate Silent or Theater Mode on your watch to prevent it from lighting up and diverting attention from the performance.
- Keep conversations for intermission or after the show to preserve the ambiance for everyone.
- Positive vibes only within the theater vicinity! It’s lovely to share constructive feedback once outside and away from the theater.
- Dress code follows the unwritten rule of "the more you pay, the fancier you may dress," with Broadway being the delightful exception. Feel free to dress comfortably for your day's plans.
16 attendees
Nov 1/25 Dear Evan Hanson at Pioneer Theater
Simmons Pioneer Theater, 300 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, UT, US## Winner of 6 Tony Awards, a Grammy Award, and the Olivier Award for Best Musical
Evan Hansen has always felt like he’s on the outside looking in, his severe anxiety making it hard to connect. But when tragedy strikes his community, he unexpectedly finds himself at the heart of a growing misunderstanding—one that offers him a chance to reinvent himself. Dear Evan Hansen, winner of both Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical, is a deeply moving and timely coming-of-age story about vulnerability and the longing for connection.
“A breathtaking knockout of a musical.” —The New York Times
“An anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.” —NBC Nightly NewsWhat we've arranged:
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- 2:00: Connect with fellow Theater Lovers in the lobby at Pioneer Theater (300 S 1400 E, Salt Lake City) 15 mins before the performance.
- 5:00: Head over to Rio Grande Cafe, 258 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City (It's a 5-10 minute walk from the theater) for dinner and a post show discussion.
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Tickets and Dinner
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AN RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A TICKET!
Please go to PioneerTheater.org to purchase your tickets.
(Note: Many of us have a Rush or Gold Rush pass for this theater & will be purchasing our tickets the day of the event. Just an FYI.)
Dinner reservations will be made under the name Barb Armstrong. When you RSVP, please answer the question we ask about how many will be joining us. This is the number we take to the restaurant when making the reservation. Dinner is pay your own way.
This theater is assigned seating. Please post your seat assignment in the comment section so we can try to buy seats close to each other.
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How will you find us?
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Your host (Barb) will arrive at the theater 10-15 minutes before the show starts to connect with people and say hi in the lobby. After the show, meet in the lobby real quick so we can take a group picture. (Also, please REMIND to do this :) )
Look for the Theater Lover pins to spot fellow Theater Lovers.***
Connect with us online!
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- Find the Utah Theater Lovers on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UtahTheaterLovers/
- Follow us on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Theater.Lovers.Experience/
- Join our Theater Lovers Sister Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Theater.Lovers.Experience
- Learn More on our Website
https://www.TheaterLoversExperience.com/
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Additional Questions: Please contact Barb Armstrong via text at 248-767-4124.
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Content advisory for all shows we attend. A majority of our events are planned for adults. We recommend that all those who attend research each show to determine if it is suitable for their own personal preferences.
***
Theater Enjoyment Guide:
- Switch OFF your cell phone – Under no circumstances should you ever text, take pictures, or video during a show.
- Savor your snacks quietly (or not at all)! If you have to unwrap cough drops or treats from intermission, please enjoy them QUIETLY to avoid disturbing others. Theaters are designed to amplify sound, so even the smallest noise can be heard far and wide.
- Activate Silent or Theater Mode on your watch to prevent it from lighting up and diverting attention from the performance.
- Keep conversations for intermission or after the show to preserve the ambiance for everyone.
- Positive vibes only within the theater vicinity! It’s lovely to share constructive feedback once outside and away from the theater.
- Dress code follows the unwritten rule of "the more you pay, the fancier you may dress," with Broadway being the delightful exception. Feel free to dress comfortably for your day's plans.
7 attendees
Sat Dec 6/25 - ELF THE MUSICAL at the Ziegfeld Theater in Ogden, Ut
The Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT, USElf the Musical follows Buddy, an orphan who accidentally ends up at the North Pole in Santa’s bag. Raised as an elf, Buddy eventually realizes he’s human and sets off to New York City to find his real father. Along the way, he embraces his true identity and helps the city rediscover the spirit of Christmas in this heartwarming holiday comedy.
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What we've arranged:
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- 530: Dinner at Slackwater, 209 24th Street, Ogden, UT
- 7:30: Attend ELF THE MUSICAL at the Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT
- 9:30 Gather after the show in the lobby for a group photo!
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Tickets and Dinner
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AN RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A TICKET!
Get show tickets by going directly to the Ziegfeld Theater website:
https://www.zigarts.com/shows/elf. All tickets: $26.95.Sitting together? If tickets are general admission then Barb, your host, will meet people in the lobby 10- 15 minutes prior to the show and will try to snag some seats together. If assigned seating, please post your seat assignment in the comment section so we can try to buy seats close to each other.
Dinner reservations will be made under the name Barbara Armstrong. When you RSVP, please answer the question we ask about how many will be joining us. This is the number we take to the restaurant when making the reservation. Dinner is pay your own way.
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How will you find us?
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Your host (Barb) will arrive at the theater 10-15 minutes before the show starts to connect with people and say hi in the lobby. After the show, meet in the lobby real quick for a group photo
Look for the Theater Lover pins to spot fellow Theater Lovers. Connect with us online!
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- Find the Utah Theater Lovers on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UtahTheaterLovers/
- Follow us on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Theater.Lovers.Experience/
- Join our Theater Lovers Sister Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Theater.Lovers.Experience
- Learn More on our Website
https://www.TheaterLoversExperience.com/
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Additional Questions: Please contact Barbara Armstrong via text at 248-767-4124 or email Megan Gutierrez at Megan@TheaterLoversExperience.com.
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Content advisory for all shows we attend. A majority of our events are planned for adults. We recommend that all those who attend research each show to determine if it is suitable for their own personal preferences.
***
Theater Enjoyment Guide:
- Switch OFF your cell phone – Under no circumstances should you ever text, take pictures, or video during a show.
- Savor your snacks quietly (or not at all)! If you have to unwrap cough drops or treats from intermission, please enjoy them QUIETLY to avoid disturbing others. Theaters are designed to amplify sound, so even the smallest noise can be heard far and wide.
- Activate Silent or Theater Mode on your watch to prevent it from lighting up and diverting attention from the performance.
- Keep conversations for intermission or after the show to preserve the ambiance for everyone.
- Positive vibes only within the theater vicinity! It’s lovely to share constructive feedback once outside and away from the theater.
3 attendees
Theater Lovers Travel - NYC 2026!
Times Square, Manhattan, NY, USJoin the Theater Lovers in NYC April 8-12, 2026
Last year we sold out and had to close the trip. This year, we sold half our spots within a week of opening the trip. Don't wait to secure your spot!
Register and review all details on our registration form!
RSVP's will not be taken on this Meetup event. To attend, you must register by going to the link above.
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Our Package Includes
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- 3 Broadway shows
- Chess with Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
- TBD
- 3 Private Broadway Themed Tours
- Broadway Up Close
- Theater Tour
- TBD
- 3 Private Meet-the-Artist Sessions
- 2 Group Meals
- Sardi's
- TBD
- Hotel accommodations at a brand new Times Square Hilton hotel on the corner of 47th and Broadway
- Private Facebook group (already active) to meet members you'll be traveling with and to coordinate other shows you may want to consider attending.
- Megan is attending on her own as opt-in additions - Hadestown with Jack Wolf (from London's Next to Normal), Outsiders, and Lost Boys (with Cassie Levy - also from N2N from London).
- Other shows we are watching: Immersive Phantom, Cats - Jellicle Ball, Queen of Versailles, and Schmigadoon - for starters.
- And you know...travel with US - the Theater Lovers - which is priceless
Pricing starts out as low as $2175 per person!
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Offical RSVP's will not be taken on this Meetup event. To attend, you must register by going to the link above.
NOTE:
- All inclusions and pricing are tentative pending confirmation of exact shows, tours, experiences, and number of travelers.
- Payment plans are available!
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QUESTIONS?
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Contact your host: Megan with the Theater Lovers at Megan@TheaterLoversExperience.com
Or for travel/payment related questions contact Corina with All Points Travel at Corina@AllPointsTravelOnline.com
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