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On Tuesday, September 23, the halls of Arkansas State University–Beebe pulsed with anticipation as music lovers gathered for the very first concert of Emerald City Council. The progressive rock band, led by Dr. Brent Bristow, made its debut with a performance that felt less like an opening chapter and more like the unveiling of something epic. 

My starry heart eyes were all lit up as I (I mean…..the audience) was serenaded by the mesmerizing voices of The River City Men’s Chorus Monday, Sept. 22, at the St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock for their 22nd season opening concert, THE MAGIC OF STAGE & SCREEN.

Serving up a sweet production, The Red Curtain Theatre in Conway presents WILLY WONKA KIDS for one more weekend. Running from Sept 20–28, this candy-coated adventure invites audiences young and old to step into Roald Dahl’s whimsical world of pure imagination.

Bring your appetite and your funny bone, because Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock is serving up a suspenseful and hilarious treat with Catch Me If You Can by Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, directed by Roger M. Eaves and running through October 4. Not to be confused with the musical or the Spielberg film, this version is a mid-20th-century comedy-mystery adapted from Robert Thomas’s French play Trap for a Lonely Man. From start to finish, you will laugh and laugh at the witty banter, the quirky characters, and the absurd situations that pile up, all while the mystery keeps you on edge. 

What did our critic think of ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Texarkana Repertory Company?

During my time of writing reviews for The Royal Theatre in Benton, I have seen so many wonderful productions, but.... JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSCIAL may be my favorite! From the first time I heard Frank Wildhorn’s sweeping score, this show has held a special place in my heart, and seeing it brought to life at The Royal Theatre in Benton made that love burn even brighter.

What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Rialto Community Theatre?  Steel Magnolias continues at The Rialto Theater in Morrilton this weekend. Don’t miss your chance to laugh, cry, and celebrate friendship with this unforgettable cast.

If you are looking for an emotionally charged drama that will have you amongst the Younger family’s hopes and heartaches as if you were sitting in their very living room, A Raisin in the Sun is that play.

What better way to launch a new season at Reynolds Performance Hall than with a time machine straight to the 1990s?

In the past week, I have seen many college students at OBU bustle around the halls of the different departments, all vaguely identifiable with the distinct schools they call home.

To finish out the summer season at Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs, the younger members took audiences on a magical, monster-slaying quest with She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition.

Whew, y’all! Bring tissues for this one. Arkansas Repertory Theatre is closing out their season with THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams, a production so beautifully acted and heartbreakingly staged that it left me misty-eyed and heavy-hearted walking out of the theater.

I have sad news and happy news to share. If you haven’t heard, The Joint in North Little Rock shut its doors after 13 years of business. However, everyone can rejoice because the space has now been christened Birdie’s Cabaret Theater & Lounge.

For my first time at the Murphy Arts District Amp in El Dorado, I didn’t really know what to expect, but I was certainly surprised when I saw the Avett Brothers on August 23rd. I enjoyed a leisurely walk up to the metal detectors, took a considerable amount of time emptying my pockets to go through them, and hilariously realized that I needed to go get my ticket from the box office, which was around the corner.

Does one really need an excuse to visit Eureka Springs? Not at all, but here’s one you won’t be able to resist. Beneath the town’s sultry, bohemian glow lies Melonlight Theater, where Emily and Raymond Ulibarri, Eureka’s most magnetic power couple, command the stage with a mix of mystery, passion, and raw allure

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre has long held its place as one of literature’s most enduring gothic romances, and the Twin Lakes Playhouse production, which ran from August 8–24, captured both the novel’s sweeping passion and its quiet resilience with remarkable theatrical ingenuity. Adapted by Willis Hall and directed by Olivia Wolfe, the play embraced Brontë’s spirit while offering fresh theatrical choices that gave the story immediacy and impact. 

Breaking News! You don’t have to know a single thing about Bunco to have a blast with this All-Star cast of incredibly talented women in Bunco Squad at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock, running now through September 6.

This summer, I’ve attended several performances at the Murphy Arts District in El Dorado, and all have been exceptional in performance and public response. After a certain amount of time being in the event space, you learn how to seek out the quainter moments, the ones which really tell you something about the audience, the performer, the human experience.

What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Red Curtain Theatre? SOMETHING ROTTEN! is directed by Jeff Ward with music direction by Kayla White and choreography by Ansley Sherman.

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss and directed by Tanner Oglesby, this show is anything but your typical musical. Yes, there’s singing (and honey, these Queens don’t just sing—they slay), there’s dancing (more like a night out at the club than a polished Broadway routine), and there’s acting (delivered with a wink and plenty of sass).