For the first few years of our marriage, we were season ticket holders at one of the local community theaters. Those dates when we would grab dinner and then sit down to watch a show together were some of my favorites and being season ticket holders meant that we had a handful of date nights already planned for us each year. When we started to miss more than one show a year due to our schedules or things that came up with the kids, we decided it was time to set aside our regular theater attendance until we hit the next stage of life.
I miss those dates and getting to see musicals on a regular basis, but we still make an effort to attend one or two shows a year at the local performing arts centers. Davis County has three different performing arts centers where you can go to enjoy local talent in one of your favorite musicals or plays. They are all great theatres run by amazing people who have a goal to keep music and the arts alive in our community. They would all make a great addition to your next date night!
Musical Theater in Davis County
CenterPoint Legacy Theatre
Where: 525 N 400 W, Centerville
Cost: $16-$37 per ticket depending on the stage and day of the week you see a show
CenterPoint Legacy Theatre has two stages and two season line-ups each year. Both stages offer a great theater experience and we’ve enjoyed seeing shows on both of them.
Leishman Performance Hall
The Leishman Performance Hall is a smaller stage and theater that offers an intimate experience. Tickets are $16 a piece, no matter when you attend or where you sit. They put on a few shows each season and each of them are fun and definitely worth attending.
Barlow Main Stage
The Barlow Main Stage is what most people are familiar with when they buy tickets for CenterPoint. Their season includes a lineup of six shows and each one is Broadway quality. Ticket prices for those shows range from $22 to $37 per ticket. If you attend one of the less popular showtimes (Tues, Wed, Sat Matinee), tickets are a few dollars less than other nights. The closer you sit to the stage, the more you will pay for your ticket as well.
Hopebox Theatre
Where: 1700 S. Frontage Road, Kaysville
Cost: $16-$22 per ticket
Hopebox Theatre was founded to give back to those dealing with, struggling with, or a survivor of cancer or other life-threatening ailments. Each show honors an individual and a portion of proceeds go to support that person and their family. Hopebox seasons run perpetually, with six shows on the docket at all times! Shows are on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during their run.
On Pitch Performing Arts
Where: 587 N Main Street, Layton
Cost: $11.50 - $17.50
On Pitch Performing Arts isn’t just focused on performing for the community, they are also dedicated to educating the next generation of actors, designers, and directors. They have season lineups for two different stages, the creator’s stage and the main stage.
There are a few cities in Davis County that put together their own community shows throughout the year. Other cities only put on one show of their own each year, generally in the summer. We try to put those on our Upcoming Events page when we find out about them, so keep an eye on that in the coming year if you’re looking for a fun show to go to and want to support the local community arts.
Where is your favorite place to watch live theater in the community?
