Carole Mikita

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Utah dancer’s dream comes true after being cast as the ‘Sugarplum Fairy’ in ‘The Nutcracker’

Ballet West is celebrating the 80th anniversary of "The Nutcracker," which holds a special place in a Utah dancer who KSL TV has been following since 2012.
1 month ago

‘The Soundtrack of Tomorrow’: Utah Symphony rehearses with new music director

Tuesday was another historic day for the Utah Symphony musicians, as their new music director led them in rehearsal.
2 months ago

‘The Soundtrack of Tomorrow’: Utah Symphony announces new music director 

Following an international search that took more than a year, the Utah Symphony has a new man at the podium. KSL TV traveled to Austria to meet him. 
2 months ago

Broadway musical ‘Funny Girl’ on national tour for first time, travels to Salt Lake City

The Broadway musical "Funny Girl" is on a national tour for the first time. And one cast member is an icon in the music industry.
4 months ago

Documentary to feature life, legacy of President Russell M. Nelson

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently celebrated his 100th birthday. His life and legacy are the focus of a conference special, airing this Sunday.
4 months ago

Church leaders share experiences working with President Russell M. Nelson

Colleagues and friends of President Russell M. Nelson share their unique perspectives on his personality and his nearly seven years as the prophet.
5 months ago

President Russell M. Nelson’s family cherishes their memories with him as he marks 100th birthday

President Russell M. Nelson, who leads the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will celebrate his 100th birthday Monday. While millions of church members worldwide will mark the milestone, it's deeply personal to his family.
5 months ago

Ryan and Ashley Smith have a vision for future of downtown, and believe it’s possible

Ryan and Ashley Smith imagine a revitalized downtown Salt Lake City and they believe it's possible.
7 months ago

Meet the couple trying to revitalize Salt Lake City: Ashley and Ryan Smith

Ryan and Ashley Smith are Utah's new power couple. As owners of the Utah Jazz and the new NHL team, Real Salt Lake, and more, they find themselves in a position of influence.
7 months ago

‘It needs to stand’: Abravanel Hall is full of major milestones for one woman

To Jennifer Oldroyd, Abravanel Hall matters on a cultural level and a personal level. She went from playing out front, to playing violin in the lobby, and at 14-years-old playing in a competition on the stage.
7 months ago

‘This plan is ambitious’: Salt Lake County Mayor Wilson talks about the revitalization of Salt Lake City

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson spoke to KSL TV about all the proposed changes that could hit downtown Salt Lake City.
7 months ago

‘No amount of money’ could convince symphony musicians to give up their home in Abravanel Hall

Utah Symphony musicians say they want to keep Abravanel Hall standing and think renovations make more sense compared to a rebuild.
8 months ago

Lead architect of Abravanel Hall says demolition plans are motivated by disposable mentality

A lead architect of Abravanel Hall says we need a better conservation mentality to preserve heritage and the important building he helped create.
8 months ago

‘A generational blunder’: Key player in Abravanel Hall’s genesis speaks out against demolition ideas

In response to recent ideas of possibly demolishing and rebuilding Salt Lake's Abravanel Hall, the home to the Utah Symphony, a key player in the building's creation speaks out against the notion.
9 months ago

TV series ‘The Chosen’ has returned to Utah to film fifth season

The popular TV series "The Chosen" is filming again in Utah.
9 months ago

Growing concerns for the future of Abravanel Hall

Following the announcement of an NHL team and plans for a sports and entertainment district, there have been questions about the future of the Salt Lake County owned Abravanel Hall.
9 months ago

New film tells story of 79 Latter-day Saint missionaries who escaped Nazi Germany

Just days before the start of World War II, Americans, many of them Utahns, escaped from Nazi Germany. They were Latter-day Saint missionaries serving in that country. Now a filmmaker is telling their story.
10 months ago

WATCH: ‘Temples Now Dot the Land’

Utah will soon have 28 operating temples. Some are still under construction, restoration or in the Open House period. A few have recently been dedicated. In this program we will focus on the 14 newest temples in Utah by telling the stories of the people connected to them. We will also provide an historic look […]
10 months ago

Utah Temples: A Conference Special preview

As General Conference weekend approaches, Latter-day Saints look forward to the announcement of new temples somewhere in the world. In recent years, that has included temples in Utah. There will soon be a surprising number in the state, which is the focus of a Conference Special from Carole Mikita who brings us this preview.
10 months ago

Curtain set to rise on Eccles Theater 2024-25 season with old favorites and new twists

The old and the new, funny and bittersweet, the 2024-2025 Eccles season will bring musical productions for every age. And three more very popular shows return to the Eccles as "extras" for the season.
11 months ago

40 years later, the mission of the Sundance Film Festival remains the same

"Our mission has remained the same since the very beginning, and that is creating a platform for artists, independent artists, to show their work.” That has been Robert Redford’s constant statement as the 2024 Sundance Film Festival prepares to open Thursday.
1 year ago

Michael McLean returns for 32nd season of ‘The Forgotten Carols’

The beloved Christmas production, “The Forgotten Carols” returns for its 32nd season and back on stage this year is creator, Michael McLean.
1 year ago

Speakers recall President M. Russell Ballard’s unwavering faith in Jesus Christ

Hundreds gathered in the Salt Lake Tabernacle for the funeral of President M. Russell Ballard Friday morning.
1 year ago

Pioneer of modern dance in Utah dies at the age of 96

Joan Woodbury, one of the pioneers of modern dance in Utah, has died at the age of 96.
1 year ago