Salt Lake Theater

theater, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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The Salt Lake Theater was an early drama venue in Salt Lake City, Utah, opening in 1862. It played a significant role in the development of the performing arts in the region. A replica of the theater has been constructed on the University of Utah campus, where performances are still held. The Mormon church also emphasizes folk drama, with many wards producing plays annually, often culminating in a large drama festival in Salt Lake City. The annual Utah Shakespearean Festival takes place in Cedar City.1

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…campus has a replica of Salt Lake Theater, built in 1862, a significant early theatre in the American West. The university’s libraries contain almost three million books. Notable among the school’s research agencies are the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute, the Combustion Research Group, the Center for…
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…campus has a replica of Salt Lake Theater, built in 1862, a significant early theatre in the American West. The university’s libraries contain almost three million books. Notable among the school’s research agencies are the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute, the Combustion Research Group, the Center for…
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