The Prospector

‘South Pacific’ should resonate today

Aimée Santillán, Contributor • July 9, 2018

For its 35th anniversary celebration, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is bringing “South Pacific” for its summer musical production. A musical from 1949, winner of four Tony Awards, and an adaptation from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Tales of...

‘Anything Goes’ slows down in the second act

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2017

The latest UTEP Dinner Theatre production of “Anything Goes” is a bright and charming musical about dreams aboard an ocean liner. However, a rushed second act that seems to disregard storytelling at times can leave the audience feeling lost at sea. Originally...

UTEP Dinner Theatre brings back “Fiddler on the Roof”

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter • April 12, 2016

The UTEP Dinner Theatre is preparing for the debut of “Fiddler on the Roof,” Broadway’s second longest-running musical behind “Grease.” The play will begin on April 15 at 8 p.m. and will run until May 8. Based on Sholom Aleichem’s short...

Dinner Theatre to debut ‘Pippin’

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • July 7, 2015

A play based on a prince’s uplifting journey will be coming to the UTEP Dinner Theatre. The Tony-award winning play tells the story about a heir to a throne who is on an epic search for happiness. “Pippin”will be directed by Greg Taylor, associate...

UTEP Dinner Theatre’s ‘Carrie–the Musical’ sets off a thriller experience

Jesus Lopez, Contributor • February 8, 2015

I made my first visit to the UTEP Dinner Theatre on Jan. 31, when I got the opportunity to attend the opening night of “Carrie–the Musical,” I must admit that at first I was quite skeptical about attending the show due to the very well known topics...

Dinner Theatre sets frightful nights

Jesus Lopez Vargas, Contributor • January 20, 2015

The UTEP Dinner Theatre will open its doors to, “Carrie: the Musical” Friday, Jan. 30, performances will run until Feb. 15, with the exception of two shows that have been cancelled, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. UTEP announced that people will soon be able...