Performing Arts Groups

Cedar City Master Singers

The Master Singers were first organized in 1947 as a 75 member all male chorus, touring all over the state to perform.   The group disbanded in the 70’s but 20 of the original members came together at the celebration of the Southern Utah University Centennial in 1997.  After the 1997 performance, there was sufficient interest to recruit new member and renew the organization with members from all over Southern Utah.  The group performs several concerts throughout the year.  Contact Kent Myers at 435-865-9509.

Cedar City Music Arts

For nearly 80 years the Cedar City Music Arts Council has dedicated itself in bringing the world’s finest musicians to rural Cedar City.  Countless soloists and musical groups have traveled to Cedar City that members of smaller communities can experience great musical talent generally reserved for more cosmopolitan locales.  Notable artists have included Eugene Fador, Ririe Woodbury Dance Company, the Nevada Ballet Company, several traveling Broadway productions, and the Vienna Boys Choir.  The concert series generally runs from September through May and is held at the Cedar City Heritage Theater.  Tickets and concert information is available through the Heritage Theater Box Office at 435-865-2882 or log onto www.heritagctr.org

Neil Simon Festival

Neil Simon Festival is the world's first and only professional theater company dedicated to honoring and preserving the works of America's comic playwright Neil Simon.  The Neil Simon Festival production season is held annually mid July through mid August and is housed in the beautiful Heritage Center Theatre in Cedar City’s historic downtown.  The plays are presented in repertory each evening Monday through Saturday.   For a complete description of plays check out the Neil Simon Festival website at www.simonfest.org.  Tickets can be purchased through the Heritage Theatre Box Office located at 105 North 100 East during the Festival season or throughout the year by calling 1-866-35-SIMON or go online.

Orchestra of Southern Utah

String music has been part of the Cedar City cultural life since the pioneers came and fiddlers provided dance music in Fiddler’s Canyon.    The Orchestra of Southern Utah (OSU) was founded in the early 1920’s to bring together professional and amateur musicians to increase appreciation and make classical music more accessible to the local and extended rural populations.   OSU provides live performances showcasing local talent throughout the year.   OSU also provides support to community groups also striving to raise music standards for the area.  For more information, please contact Sara Penny at 435-586-2286.

Parowan Historic Aladdin Theater

Theater and music has been an integral part of the culture of southern Utah since it was originally settled in 1851 where plays were performed around the campfire.  Parowan built its Aladdin Theater in the early 1920’s to serve the cultural needs of the area.  This Mission -style theater was recently renovated so that  Parowan community members could continue to develop their dramatic talents.  Throughout the year several plays and melodramas are presented on the Aladdin’s historic stage.  For a schedule, check out at www.parowan.org

Southern Utah University College of Performing Arts

SUU’s College of Performing and Visual Arts  produces over 300 artistic events throughout the year in Cedar City.   Talented students offer high caliber entertainment that will inspire audiences from the stage.  Jazz, symphonic and vocal performances will delight the senses and beautiful paintings, sculpture and prints will stir the heart.  Information on what’s showing at SUU is available at 435-865-8800 or www.suu.edu