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Mormon, former Cougarette brings high standards to Broadway
MR says: Cool story about an LDS mom and award-winning choreographer. Mother, Latter-day Saint, teacher, TV show contestant, award-winning dancer. Bree Hafen holds many titles but has recently added “accomplished choreographer” to the list, which has given her a lot of national attention in the dance...
Mormon Tabernacle Choir retracing steps of early ancestors
MR says: What a cool opportunity to return over a century later! Paul McGuire thought his fourth tour with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir would be similar to his previous trips. That was before the 47-year-old Provo resident learned he would be returning to the place where a distant relative helped build an...
Mormon Tabernacle Choir kicks off summer tour in Ohio
MR says: Wish I could be at just one of these performances. The most straightforward way to describe the first day of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's 2013 summer tour to the Upper Midwest is simple: "It was long." Some 320 members of the choir, 65 members of the Orchestra at Temple Square, a contingent of...
Concert review: Mormon Tabernacle Choir: Performance uplifting and precise
MR says: A good review of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's recent performance in Idaho. Hope we get to hear more of these songs in the future! The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square visited Columbus for the first time in 21 years when they kicked off their summer tour at Nationwide Arena...
New Harmony: Movies, miracles and the Mormon Trail
MR says: How the new movie "Ephraim's Rescue" impacted this writer and his wife. (In theaters now.) Over the weekend, my wife and I caught “Ephraim’s Rescue,” T.C. Christensen’s latest film about miracles on the Mormon Trail. It’s the story of...
Mormon Tabernacle Choir releases redesigned website
It's the 10-year anniversary of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's first launch into cyberspace, and the church has completed its first major upgrade to the Choir's website. The site has a host of new features and takes advantage of several technological advancements. It brings a crisper, more engaging...
'Polygamy,' the Broadway play: Mormon controversy on stage 100 years before 'Book of Mormon' musical
MR says: SO interesting! Apparently B.H. Roberts, a Mormon who was once denied a seat in Congress due to polygamy, attended the play and left smiling. "The Book of Mormon" musical has been a Tony Award-winning success, but this isn't the first time a Mormon-themed stage production has generated attention and...
'Dateline' features Mormon family with 3 children facing heart problems (+video)
MR says: What a difficult experience--and an amazing family. They say that lightning doesn't strike twice, but for the Bingham family, it has struck three times. Three children out of the five born to Oregon residents Jason and Stacy Bingham have already experienced serious heart problems, and the other two...
14 videos of high school graduates opening LDS mission calls
MR says: Awesome compilation by Deseret News! We've featured #10 from the list, "Two Sisters, Two Mission Calls." Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced the age change for full-time missionary service for young men and women last October. During a...
Janie Thompson, legendary BYU Young Ambassadors founder, dies at 91
MR says: Wow. Quite a legacy. Can you believe one woman was responsible for so much? Janine "Janie" Thompson, the legendary figure behind internationally renowned performance groups such as BYU's Young Ambassadors and Living Legends, passed away June 1. She was 91. Thompson gave up a flourishing...
Descendants of pioneer hero Hanks featured in ‘Ephraim’s Rescue’
MR says: Kind of cool! This movie is now out in theaters; get theaters and showtimes. See the trailer here. She dangled over the cold water,...
James Taylor to sing with Mormon Tabernacle Choir
MR says: Ah! Really wish I could attend this one! Other performers in this series will include violinist Lindsey Stirling and tenor Nathan Pacheco. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir announced Thursday a series of upcoming concerts with pop icon James Taylor, YouTube sensation violinist Lindsey Stirling and rising...
Missionary Remix: 'Lose Yourself' (Lyrics)
MR says: Ha! If you're familiar with the hit Eminem rap song, this will be especially amusing. (Note: Eminem's original had some swearing, but this missionary version is, of course, squeaky clean. :) ) Lose Yourself (Missionary Remix) Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity For 18 months to 2 years...
Watch: 'The Voice' Mormon duo Midas Whale releases new music video
MR says: Great harmonies. These two men recently did well on NBC's reality show "The Voice." Midas Whale -Howling at the Moon- (Live) from VITA BREVIS FILMS on Vimeo. Idaho's Midas Whale has released its first music video featuring its debut song, "Howling at the Moon." The video was filmed at...
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Salutes Soldiers - 'Who Are the Brave?'
MR says: Beautiful song commemorating those who fight for their country. These people deserve recognition all year long.
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