The Tuacahn main stage, where professional actors and actresses will soon bring “The Little Mermaid,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to life, was covered over with a thick layer of dirt in preparation for the Professional Bull Riders event, and bulls and riders exhibited their skills right on the famous Tuacahn stage.
The house was full, with an estimated 2,100 seats sold. Spectators did the wave and were up on their feet dancing throughout the evening, and there were plenty of thrills and spills to excite the crowd as the evening progressed and rider injuries began mounting. There were at least three injuries before the evening ended, including a possible broken arm and broken ankle.
During breaks in the show, performers for the upcoming Tuacahn theater season addressed the crowd and sang to promote their impending shows. Even the Tuacahn camel made an appearance, kicking up his hooves as fireworks popped.
Assistant Editor Cami Cox Jim contributed to this story.
Professional Bull Riders event at Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Opening with the National Anthem. Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Erin Daniels of Spanish Fork participated in a dance-off for crowd votes, she said it was her first PBR. Professional Bull Riders. Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cameo performances previewed the upcoming Tuacahn Amphitheatre season during breaks at the Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders at Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders at Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Tuacahn camel got spirited as fireworks went off during one of the breaks at the Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders, Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders, Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Audience gives the "wave" to Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders, Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Professional Bull Riders, Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Program lineup. Professional Bull Riders on the stage of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah, May 3, 2014 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
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