Prior to becoming a writer for Broadway World, Theresa Bertram has had an extensive career in the media/entertainment business. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada to a professional poker-playing mother, Theresa’s formative years during the summer were spent being babysat by entertainers in the Vegas showrooms. “Having children sit in the poker rooms is frowned upon, so they would tuck me away in the various theatres to entertain me while my mother worked,”Theresa said. To this day, she still keeps in touch with the many musicians, magicians, and jugglers through Facebook. “Social media is a wonderful communication tool.” Theresa has played piano since the age of three and is a sought after regional pianist in Arkansas. “I’m more of an “ear” player, but I can play through sheet music when needed.” Theresa’s writing career began in high school when she was placed in journalism. “I didn’t even want to be in that class,” Theresa admitted. “I knew they put in a lot more hours than I really wanted to commit. I tried to get the counselor to change it, but she thought I would do really well. So, I stuck it out, became Sports Editor since I played volleyball in junior high and that was more sports than anyone else on the staff had (though my real love was feature profile writing), and ended up taking it to the next level in college. During college, Theresa studied mass communications and music at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway during the day and was a radio disc jockey at night. “My first radio job was at KVOM in my small town of Morrilton. I was only there for eight months, before I moved on up to Little Rock to work at B98.5--which later would be owned by Citidel. Ultimately, I moved over to Clear Channel stations and met a lot of country stars. Those were some fun years,” Bertram said. Theresa took a 10-year hiatus to start a family and finished up her educational journey with a Public Relations degree from Arkansas Tech University. “I was a better-focused student my second time around,” Theresa said. “I would be a professional student if I had the funds and time to do so.” With children old enough to allow Theresa to focus on professional pursuits once again, she began working as a producer/on-air talent in 2011 for AIRS Radio, which is a reading service for the blind and visually impaired offered by the Division Services for the Blind-a branch off of the Division of Human Services in Arkansas. She also started volunteering with local school associations and the historic Rialto Theatre. “I have always been attracted to this haunting building,” Theresa said referring to the Rialto. “It calls to you when you pass by it on the road. I love It.” Theresa does everything from producing music programs to making the popcorn. “It’s a great place to spend time and give my children a memorable place to grow up in. I will always love this theatre.” Theresa became a copy writer for the local newspaper, when the editor came early to one of the shows at the Rialto and offered her a job. “The best jobs are the ones that are given to you,” she said. “Also, I have a hard time saying ‘no’ to people if there is a way I can do what is requested.” A year later she was offered the editor position in the neighboring county. “You just never know what people are going to want from you. I keep thinking of that movie with Jim Carrey and how he had to say ‘yes’ to everything. If it isn’t illegal and time permits, I try to do it if I can.” Even though she has now taken over the Director position of AIRS Radio, she still finds time to attend as many shows as she can. “I have always been an entertainment cheerleader for as long as I can remember. If I think hard enough, I feel it probably started with those entertainers in Las Vegas. They performed for me, and I was happy to be the enthusiastic audience member night after night. It was a magical and unique childhood. I was very lucky.” Theresa is excited to be among the writing team of Broadway World. “I know when you think of Arkansas, ‘Broadway stars’ is not the first, or maybe even the last, thing that pops into your mind. I beg to differ though. Arkansas has an abundant amount of talent, and not only do we entertain for our own personal fancies, but we raise our children in this environment as well. We are a close-nit group of people, and I want to show how awesome Arkansas entertainers are to the rest of the world through Broadway World.”
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL at The Pocket Community Theatre
April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025
In a world where the line between good and evil blurs, one man dares to tamper with the very fabric of the human soul. Jekyll & Hyde the Musical, is a chilling descent into the darkness that lurks within us all.
Review: NEIL SIMON'S RUMORS at The Royal Theatre
April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025
It was laughter nonstop at The Royal Theatre in Benton with their uproarious production of Neil Simon’s Rumors, which was presented April 3rd-13th.
Review: THE OUTSIDER with the Hot Springs Village Players at The Coronado Center
April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025
With all the political tension going on, the world needs a little laughter and humor to lighten the mood, and the Hot Springs Village Players understood the assignment with their March performance of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith, which was presented at the Coronado Center inside the guarded Hot Springs Village. Since this was my first visit with this theatrical troupe, I had no idea how supportive this community was with their friends but let me tell you...the whole village came out! I was impressed.
Celebrity Attractions Announces 2025-2026 Broadway Season
April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025
Celebrity Attractions is proud to announce the 2025-2026 Broadway Season, one that isn’t just another Broadway season. It’s a lineup of legends. From the magic of WICKED to the moves of MJ, the mischief of ELF The Musical to the heart of MRS. DOUBTFIRE and wit of MARK TWAIN TONIGHT—every show is a must-see!
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at TheatreSquared
April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
TheatreSquared’s latest production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, presented in collaboration with the National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) and Play On Shakespeare, and ran through the end of March, is a lush, lyrical reimagining that breathes fresh life into one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies. In a modern verse translation by Alison Carey and Directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, this isn’t your typical Illyria—this is a world joyfully reframed through an Asian American lens, where identity and tradition intersect in deeply resonant ways.
Review: DR. SEUSS CAT IN THE HAT at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts
April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025
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Review: MURDER AT THE ART SHOW at Grant County Community Theater
April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025
The Grant County Community Theatre in Sheridan always shows us a fun time, and this time we were treated Thursday, March 20, to Murder at the Art Show by Michael Druce after our delicious meal catered by The Lady Birds Cafe.
Review: DR. RAYMOND NAGEM ORGAN RECITAL at Brick Presbyterian Church
April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025
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Review: CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION at King Opera House
April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025
Once upon a time, Fort Smith was considered the gateway to the Wild West (Indian Territory—present-day Oklahoma), and in turn, it had a very wild history to go with it. So, it is fitting that the first show I saw with The Community School of the Arts and Institute for the Creative Arts is Chicago: Teen Edition, performed March 13-16 in the beautiful King Opera House in Van Buren, which is just next door.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Conway Christian High School
April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025
I love going to educational productions, so when Director Christina Munoz Madsen invited me to see Conway Christian High School’s presentation of DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST March 17, I was thrilled! It is so great to see what the students have learned, and Madsen said they did everything “from designing the set, to creating costumes, to making props, to figuring out the lighting system and spotlight, to program/graphic creation, to practicing all the lines, music and choreo… wow!!”
Review: AESCHYLUS' PROMETHEUS BOUND at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas
April 1, 2025
April 1, 2025
Powerful! Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff brought a very moving experience when their Readers' Theater presented Prometheus Bound March 13-15. Aeschylus’ classic Greek tragedy was brought to life through a modern translation by Bryan Doerries, offering a fresh and thought-provoking perspective using the power of storytelling to spark meaningful conversations about justice, resistance, and humanity.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The Link Theatre Company
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025
Arkansas’ newest professional theatre. The Link Theatre Company, is blossoming in Northeast Arkansas, and it’s well worth the drive. Founded by Broadway couple Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers, I had the pleasure of seeing a very entertaining production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Sunday, March 16, at The Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University Fowler Center.
Review: THEORY OF RELATIVITY at UALR Haislip Theatre
March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025
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Review: SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Silvermoon Children's Theatre
March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025
You know you’ve seen a great show when you are walking out of the theatre singing songs from the performance. That was definitely the case when I went to see SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE at The Silvermoon Children’s Theatre in Texarkana March 2. Don’t let the fact that these are young thespians on stage.
Interview: Arkansan Jaydon Clark Appears on CHICAGO MED on KARK April 2
March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
On Wednesday, April 2, at 7 PM on KARK, 11-year-old Jaydon Clark of North Little Rock makes his debut on Chicago Med in the episode titled 'The Book of Archer.' We cannot wait to see it!
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Arts One Presents
March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025
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Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025
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