A Summer Theatre performance unfolds at dusk in a mountain setting, with audience members seated on a grassy hillside, surrounded by trees and distant peaks beneath a cloudy sky.

Summer Theatre

Poster for Sundance Mountain Resort's Summer Theatre production of "The Wizard of Oz," featuring Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Toto on the yellow brick road with Emerald City and mountains behind them.

Sundance Mountain Resort
Presents
“The Wizard of Oz“

Join us at Sundance Mountain Resort, where the majestic Mt. Timpanogos provides a breathtaking backdrop for this timeless tale of friendship and self-discovery.

In L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic, Dorothy’s Kansas farmhouse is carried away by a powerful twister, landing in the magical Land of Oz. Accompanied by new friends, Dorothy embarks on a journey to find her way home. Along the way, through enchanting lands and unforeseen challenges, they learn that the strength they seek has been within them all along.

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in partnership with UVU’s School of the Arts

Each summer, the mountains come alive with stage lights, harmonies, and dancing feet at Sundance Mountain Resort. Since 2008, Sundance Mountain Resort and UVU’s School of the Arts have co-produced the Summer Theatre – this powerful collaboration has not only contributed to student success but has become a beloved tradition for families across the Wasatch. UVU plays a vital role in bringing these productions to life, helping provide the creative vision, technical talent, and artistic energy that makes each show an unforgettable experience for guests. 

A group of performers is on an outdoor stage under bright lights. Two people in colorful costumes are leaping energetically at the front, while others in period clothing watch in the background. A ladder and some wooden structures are visible.
A lively stage performance features actors in period costumes. A woman in a white blouse and brown skirt gestures energetically, while another woman in a purple dress and apron smiles beside her. Other actors in caps react animatedly in the background.
Performers in period costumes enthusiastically dance on an outdoor stage, surrounded by trees. A backdrop with scaffolding and a sign adds to the theatrical setting. Lighting illuminates the lively scene.

From directing and choreography to music direction, lighting design, and set construction, UVU’s faculty, students, and staff lend their professional expertise and fresh perspectives to every aspect of the production. It’s a partnership that blends the beauty of the mountains with the passion of live performance—and gives emerging artists real-world experience on a professional stage. While community members are welcome in the cast and crew, the heartbeat of the show comes from UVU’s creative force, who dedicate their summer to building a production that’s as breathtaking as its surroundings. The result is a one-of-a-kind theatrical tradition that delights audiences of all ages and honors the long-standing legacy of storytelling at Sundance. 

Performers in colorful period costumes dance energetically on an outdoor stage, surrounded by trees. Banners with "sundance" hang in the background, and stage lights illuminate the scene.
A group of actors performs on a dimly lit outdoor stage with industrial-themed scenery. One actor stands on a platform holding a newspaper, while others gather around, some pointing upwards. The backdrop features ladders and a graffitied wall.

Experience shows like Newsies, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Mamma Mia, and more. Want to experience the excitement of performing on stage? Don’t miss our annual audition in January. Not one for performing on stage? Save the date to purchase tickets each April and spend an unforgettable summer evening with Sundance.