Tyler Hinton

Tyler Hinton

Tyler Hinton has been a contributing editor at BroadwayWorld since January 2012. He has a BA from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Theatre Studies. In the past, he has written for the BYU Daily Universe and the Connersville (Ind.) News-Examiner. In addition to reviewing, he has extensive experience with many aspects of theatre, including writing, producing, directing, music directing, designing, singing, acting, marketing, publicity, and operations.




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First Show:

First tour: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, first Broadway: GHOST THE MUSICAL, first West End: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS 1 & 2

Favorite Show:

Some of my favorite theatre-going experiences include seeing the original casts of ANASTASIA in Hartford (2016) and SHREK THE MUSICAL in Seattle (2008) for their pre-Broadway tryouts, as well as being front frow center for both DEATH OF A SALESMAN on Broadway with Philip Seymour Hoffman/Andrew Garfield (2012) and the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG revival at New York Theatre Workshop (2022). Other favorite shows include RAGTIME, PARADE, LITTLE WOMEN, and LEGALLY BLONDE.

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Review: PRETTY WOMAN at the Eccles Theater is Appealing
Review: PRETTY WOMAN at the Eccles Theater is Appealing
April 3, 2024

The national tour of PRETTY WOMAN, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is an appealing adaptation of the 1990 film that makes for a romantic, feel-good night out.

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Pioneer Theatre Company is Living History
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Pioneer Theatre Company is Living History
April 1, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company’s Utah premiere of the lauded THE LEHMAN TRILOGY is the inaugural production in the brand-new Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse. The three-part play is a history book that’s come alive, narrated by the three actors, who also each take on various roles throughout the narrative that spans two centuries. 

Review: Claybourne Elder at SLAC is a Distinctive Experience
Review: Claybourne Elder at SLAC is a Distinctive Experience
March 22, 2024

CLAYBOURNE ELDER: I WANT TO BE BAD is a one-man concert and comedy show from the Utah native and Broadway star that entertains, draws you in, and ultimately pulls at the heartstrings. It runs for five shows through Sunday, March 24 at Salt Lake Acting Company as part of the theatre’s Making Space for Artists program.

Review: ENCORE at the Eccles Theater was the Event of the Year
Review: ENCORE at the Eccles Theater was the Event of the Year
March 12, 2024

ENCORE: A MUSICAL REVIEW at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, featuring Broadway stars Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, and Jessica Vosk, was undeniably Utah’s musical theatre event of the year.

Review: MJ at the Eccles Theater is Iconic
Review: MJ at the Eccles Theater is Iconic
February 28, 2024

The national tour of MJ, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is a restrained, realistic snapshot of one brief but significant period in Michael Jackson’s life that serves as a springboard for an entertaining, if meandering, realization of iconic music and images from his career.

Review: BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company is Next-Level
Review: BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company is Next-Level
February 25, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of BONNIE & CLYDE is a prime example of the next-level work that’s come from the theatre lately as the product of world-class performers and creative teams. There’s a reason why they bill themselves as “Utah’s premier professional theatre.”  If you haven’t given PTC a try, now is the time to see what you’ve been missing.

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Artfully, Attentively Staged
Review: Hale Centre Theatre's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is Artfully, Attentively Staged
February 2, 2024

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy resists the urge to simply replicate what has been done before, yet still celebrates what is so beloved about the piece. The artful presentation feels intimate and emotionally resonant, which is unexpected for such a large-scale production.

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's CLUE is a Madcap Mystery
Review: Hale Centre Theatre's CLUE is a Madcap Mystery
January 20, 2024

CLUE: ON STAGE is a madcap mystery marvelously run amok on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage.

Critics Picks: Tyler Hinton's Top 5 Shows of 2023
Critics Picks: Tyler Hinton's Top 5 Shows of 2023
January 17, 2024

In the world of theatre, there are always standout productions that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. In this article, we will be taking a look at Tyler Hinton's top 5 shows of 2023.

Review: NATIVE GARDENS is Blossoming at Pioneer Theatre Company
Review: NATIVE GARDENS is Blossoming at Pioneer Theatre Company
January 13, 2024

Pioneer Theatre Company’s blossoming production of NATIVE GARDENS is both thought provoking and flat out entertaining thanks to the timely script, solid performances, and extraordinary set. If you’re wondering whether this is one worth seeing, stop wondering and just go. 

Review: SIX Is Changing “Herstory” At The Eccles Theater
Review: SIX Is Changing “Herstory” At The Eccles Theater
January 10, 2024

The national tour of SIX THE MUSICAL, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is changing “herstory” with its catchy songs, stirring performances, and messages of empowerment.  There’s nothing else quite like SIX, and there’s no better time to check it out than right here at the Eccles! 

Review: MAMMA MIA! at the Eccles Theater is Frothy Fun
Review: MAMMA MIA! at the Eccles Theater is Frothy Fun
December 20, 2023

The national tour of MAMMA MIA!, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is frothy fun with powerhouse vocals. If you’re a fan of MAMMA MIA! (and by this point you know if you are), come back and enjoy the party!

Review: CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT at Pioneer Theatre Company Could Become a Perennial Holiday Favorite
Review: CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT at Pioneer Theatre Company Could Become a Perennial Holiday Favorite
December 4, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company’s not-to-be-missed production of the brand-new musical CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT is worthy of becoming a perennial holiday favorite, perfectly delivering feel-good nostalgia in a beautifully wrapped contemporary package. 

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's ELF THE MUSICAL is Sparklejollytwinklejingley
Review: Hale Centre Theatre's ELF THE MUSICAL is Sparklejollytwinklejingley
November 18, 2023

ELF THE MUSICAL on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is a “sparklejollytwinklejingley” celebration of the joys of Christmas. 

Review: MY FAIR LADY at the Eccles Theater is Entrancing
Review: MY FAIR LADY at the Eccles Theater is Entrancing
November 15, 2023

The national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater revival of MY FAIR LADY, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is a glowing, entrancing production of the beloved musical. 

Broadway Star Derek Klena to Perform a Veterans Day Concert with the BYU Wind Symphony
Broadway Star Derek Klena to Perform a Veterans Day Concert with the BYU Wind Symphony
October 28, 2023

Brigham Young University’s brand new Music Building Concert Hall will be the home of For Heroes Proved: Veterans Day Celebration featuring Tony Award nominee Derek Klena and the BYU Wind Symphony on Friday, November 10.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Does the Time Warp at Pioneer Theatre Company
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Does the Time Warp at Pioneer Theatre Company
October 21, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW does the Time Warp in a winking, interactive display of decadence.

Review: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Hale Center Theater Orem is Fanciful
Review: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Hale Center Theater Orem is Fanciful
October 19, 2023

The Hale Academy Theater for Young Audiences production of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Hale Center Theater Orem is juicy fun for parents and kids to enjoy together. Fans of Roald Dahl and Pasek and Paul will find much to enjoy in this fanciful production.

Review: SLEEPY HOLLOW THE MUSICAL at West Valley Arts is Spirited
Review: SLEEPY HOLLOW THE MUSICAL at West Valley Arts is Spirited
October 7, 2023

SLEEPY HOLLOW THE MUSICAL at West Valley Arts is a spirited twist on the familiar tale filled with earnest performances. If you’re looking for a seasonal show a bit different from the rest or a fresh musical you haven’t seen over and over again, you may want to give this one a try. 

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Pioneer Theatre Company Whisks Away the Audience
Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Pioneer Theatre Company Whisks Away the Audience
September 27, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS whisks the audience away to an engaging evening.



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