Join us in celebrating Elevate Theater Company's 10th anniversary with their performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein's magical musical, Cinderella.

This annual performance highlights the creative connection between music and dance. See dancers of all ages from a variety of Tanner Dance programs: Children's Dance Theatre, the Contemporary Companies, the Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program, Adults with Disabilities, and students from our Arts-in-Education partner schools. Live accompaniment performed by both professional and student musicians will make for an exciting, art-filled evening!

Elevate Theater Company presents, Willy Wonka JR. This lively musical follows enigmatic candy maker, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. The contestants must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure!

This annual performance highlights the creative connection between music and dance. Come see dancers of all ages from a variety of Tanner Dance programs: Children's Dance Theatre, the Contemporary Companies, the Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program, Adults with Disabilities, and students from our Arts-in-Education partner schools. Live accompaniment performed by both professional and student musicians will make for an exciting, art-filled evening!

Elevate Theater Company presents Finding Nemo JR April 27th, 2024 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center Dive into the big blue world of Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo JR.! This new stage musical is a 60-minute adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as "Just Keep Swimming," "Fish Are Friends Not Food," and "Go With the Flow," Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

This annual performance highlights the creative connection between music and dance. Come see dancers of all ages from a variety of Tanner Dance programs: Children's Dance Theatre, Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program, Arts in Education, Adults with Disabilities, and the Contemporary Companies. Live accompaniment performed by both professional and student musicians will make for an exciting, art-filled evening!

Saturday, April 8th, 2023 Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center Adults with Disabilities Elevate Theatre Company Elevate Theater Company will retell the classic "Little Mermaid" fairytale through their musical production of Once on This Island JR. The story follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a young man from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his land, the gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. Elevate Theater Company exclusively involves actors with developmental and intellectual disabilities, accommodated by volunteer coaches, and is part of the University of Utah Tanner Dance Program.

This annual performance highlights the creative connection between music and dance. Come see dancers of all ages from a variety of Tanner Dance programs: Children's Dance Theatre, Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program, Arts in Education, Adults with Disabilities, and the Contemporary Companies. Live accompaniment performed by both professional and student musicians will make for an exciting, art-filled evening!

This annual performance highlights the creative connection between music and dance. Come see dancers of all ages from a variety of Tanner Dance programs: Children's Dance Theatre, Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program, Arts in Education, Adults with Disabilities, and the Contemporary Companies. Live accompaniment performed by both professional and student musicians will make for an exciting, art-filled evening!