The SUU Opera Theatre will perform "Crazy for George," a production featuring the songs of George Gershwin, from Nov. 10-13, 2026. According to a Nov. 2 statement, the performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Okerlund Concert Hall in the George and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center.
The production is being presented as a 1930s radio show that includes commercials to celebrate the music of George Gershwin. Memorable songs featured in the show include Strike Up the Band, I got Rhythm, Fascinating Rhythm, and Our Love is Here to Stay.
Carol Ann Modesitt conceived the show and serves as both the music director and stage director. The production includes choreography by Lauryn Thomas and features Sunny Chen as the pianist. The performance is expected to run for approximately one hour and is free to the community and students.
The student cast for the production includes Ralayna Amy, Kat Anderson, Kinsey Call, Gwyneth Eggleston, Galvin Escalona, Lyla Keyes, Leonora Lund, Siena Romney, and Olatz Unamuno.
Olatz Unamuno is scheduled to sing this weekend at the Utah Finals of the Metropolitan Opera Competition. Anne Turner ('24), an alumnus of SUU who completed her Masters of Music Degree this spring at the Boston Conservatory, is also participating in the Utah Finals this weekend.
The College of Performing and Visual Arts (CPVA) at Southern Utah University includes 41 academic programs across art, design, dance, filmmaking, music, and theatre. The college features more than 60 full-time faculty and staff who teach over 900 majors through various undergraduate and graduate degrees. The CPVA is affiliated with the Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Southern Utah Museum of Art.
The College of Performing and Visual Arts is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art & Design, the National Association of Schools of Dance, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. SUU is the first public university in Utah to hold accreditation from all four associations.
