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MEDIA AND REVIEWS
World-class musical theater comes to the stage in a heart-touching account of sacrifice and love. The Principle Wife is a story of a family as they face a harsh landscape, persecution, and the reality of surviving an antagonistic government.
Set in Southern Utah in the late 1800s, The Principle Wife centers around the love story of Rebecca and Benjamin as they embark on a journey of living “the principle” known as plural marriage. At a time when they face severe difficulty and uncertainty, could adding more members to the household really be the answer?
In the tradition of Musicals like "Fiddler on the Roof," The Principle Wife puts an end to the notion that plural marriage is still endorsed or promoted today. It is an entertaining and positive response to the salacious perspectives that dominate current cultural outlooks.
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VIDEO AND MUSIC
A family we must know
Broadway star Erin Wilson personalizes her experience as a cast member of The Principle Wife, the history and stigmas it addresses, and how it is a story of a family we must all know.
Behind-the-characters
A behind-the-scenes look at the whys, feelings, connections, and conflicts of playing the leading roles of The Principle wife.
"Can we begin again?"
Listen to Ethan Kelso (Benjamin) as he performs our original score "Begin Again."
Cedric The Entertainer
After his experience of narrating our stage reading, Cedric The Entertainer shares how the experience affected him.
WHAT OUR AUDIENCE IS SAYING…
“Indulge your senses in a heartwarming tale that beautifully explores the power of love, hope, and faith. This must-see production weaves together the threads of human emotion in an unforgettable way that inspires and moves you. ”
Ashley Rich—Good Things Utah, ABC 4 News
“You have a show here ... Where do you want to open first? There are a lot of meaty parts for a good amount of leading players. You will not have trouble attracting the right cast.”
Michael Kerker, Assistant VP–ASCAP
“Now that I fully understand it, I would like to act in the final production.”
Danny Glover, Actor
“This is a very important project to me, a black American… not something you might expect, but truly impactful.”
Allen Warren, Sacramento City Council
“While watching this show, I thought of how my dearest friends would regard it… and I know they would love it!”
Ron Gunnell, Tabernacle Choir, Talent Liaison, Real Estate Developer
“I knew you could write, I just didn’t know you could write that! Wow!
Stanton Jones, GM/Owner, Silver Mt. Enterprises
“It’s so much more than you built it up to be; I didn’t know you could undersell your own exaggeration.”
Douglas Duehlmeir, former VPOC, Tanner Co.
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