Celebrating theater during the summer

From Shakespeare to Broadway, there are musicals and plays for all ages during the summer — some as part of the state's long-running festivals, others produced by community arts councils.

One major change in the 2007 summer theater calendar is that Desert Star Cabaret Theatre has dropped its previously planned production of "Indiana Bones and the Shirley Temple of Doom." Instead, they're presenting "Less Miserable(s): A Revolution of Comedy," another parody, which coincides with Pioneer Theatre Company's hot-selling regional premiere of "Les Miserables."

Salt Lake Shakespeare is in hiatus this summer, and StageRight TheaterCompany, which is in the process of looking for a new home, has postponed most of its current season until further notice.

Summer theater

Castle Valley Pageant

What: Historic pageant and Pioneer Village crafts

Where: Spartan Boulevard, Castle Dale

When: Aug. 2-4 and 7-11, about 8:30 p.m.

How much: Free

Information: 435-687-2234 or www.lds.org/placestovisit

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Center Street Musical Theatre

What: "The Secret Garden" (now-June 2), "The Wizard of Oz" (June 15-July 14), "Camelot" and "Once Upon a Mattress" (in repertory, July 20-Aug. 18), and "The Sound of Music" (Aug. 31-Oct 6)

Where: 177 W. Center St., Provo

How much: $8-$10, plus $5-$10 for optional catered dinners.

Information: www.csmtc.com or 764-0535

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Desert Star Theatres

What: "Nunsense-A-Men" (through June 2), "Phantom of the Grand Ole Opry" (through June 9), "Less Miserable(s): A Revolution of Comedy" (June 14-Aug. 25), "Spamlet: Where Mystery 'Meats' Comedy" (Aug. 30-Nov. 10)

Where: 4861 S. State, Murray

How much: $8-$17.99, plus optional menu service in the Cabaret Theatre and optional buffet ($6.99-$11.95) in the Dinner Theatre.

Information: 226-2600 or www.desertstar.biz