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ARKANSAS INTERVIEWS

The latest interviews with theater stars, creatives & more from Arkansas
Interview: Melvin Gray Jr of MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center in Little Rock

Interview: Melvin Gray Jr of MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center in Little Rock

by Theresa Bertram — February 22, 2026
As MJ The Musical prepares to moonwalk its way into Little Rock March 4-8, audiences are getting ready for an electrifying theatrical celebration of one of the most iconic entertainers in history....
Interview: Coburn Goss And Jeremy Williams lead Argenta Contemporary Theatre into 202

Interview: Coburn Goss And Jeremy Williams lead Argenta Contemporary Theatre into 2026

by Theresa Bertram — December 16, 2025
Big changes are underway at Argenta Contemporary Theatre, with new leadership returning home after building impressive careers beyond the Natural State. Guiding ACT into 2026 are newly appointed Artistic Director Coburn Goss and Executive Director Jeremy Williams, whose combined experience and deep...
Interview: Corbin and Grace Pitts Talk About Life Outside of Arkansas

Interview: Corbin and Grace Pitts Talk About Life Outside of Arkansas

by Theresa Bertram — December 16, 2025
Continuing our Arkansas Families in the Arts series, we were thrilled to reconnect with Corbin and Grace Pitts. We first had the opportunity to get to know them just before the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the world in 2020, making this long-awaited revisit especially meaningful.  ...
Interview: Sharpe Dunaway & Daughter London On Bands, Broadcasting, and Building a Cr

Interview: Sharpe Dunaway & Daughter London On Bands, Broadcasting, and Building a Creative Life

by Theresa Bertram — November 13, 2025
Sharpe Dunaway is no stranger to being in the spotlight, whether it be behind a microphone, behind the drums, or behind the video camera. And though he’s enjoyed his success and attention, he beams with pride when he talks about his children, father to Quint, Grey, and London (the youngest one who...
Interview: Billie And Belle Overstreet of ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Actors Theatre Of Litt

Interview: Billie And Belle Overstreet of ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock

by Theresa Bertram — October 15, 2025
Kicking off my new series spotlighting families in Arkansas theatre, I sat down with backstage dynamo Billie Overstreet and her on-stage powerhouse daughter Belle (my very first profile in the series) just as The Rocky Horror Show struts into Actors Theatre of Little Rock, October 15–31....
Interview: Steven Mitchell, Dan Breshears, Levi Wilson at Music Box Lounge in Hot Spr

Interview: Steven Mitchell, Dan Breshears, Levi Wilson at Music Box Lounge in Hot Springs

by Theresa Bertram — October 3, 2025
It is always exciting to hear of a new venue opening, and when I heard it was in my favorite city, I had to check it out. My friends Dan Brashears, Steven Mitchell, and Levi Wilson have transformed one of the historic buildings on Park Avenue on the north end of the main strip into a charming theatr...
Interview: Paul Prater And Paul Noffsinger at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge

Interview: Paul Prater And Paul Noffsinger at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge

by Theresa Bertram — September 8, 2025
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. ...
Interview: Steve H Broadnax III of ME AND THE DEVIL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre

Interview: Steve H Broadnax III of ME AND THE DEVIL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre

by Theresa Bertram — June 2, 2025
Currently on stage at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre through Sunday, June 8, is the World Premiere of ME AND THE DEVIL, written and directed by the Rep’s new Artistic Director, Steve H. Broadnax III. Described as his “love note to the South,” the production pulses with blues, brims with drama,...
Interview: Caylyn Faith Billing, Audrey Leveritt, Cameron Wade, Chelsea Cooper, And S

Interview: Caylyn Faith Billing, Audrey Leveritt, Cameron Wade, Chelsea Cooper, And Shiloh McDonald of OUT OF THE ORDINARY: A ONE ACTE JOURNEY at Morrilton High School

by Theresa Bertram — May 6, 2025
One-Acts are an essential component of theatre education, offering students the chance to explore storytelling, direction, and performance in a concentrated format. This spring, seniors  Caylyn Faith Billing, Audrey Leveritt, Cameron Wade, Chelsea Cooper, and Shiloh McDonald , Leah Burguete, Ameli...
Interview: Arkansan Jaydon Clark Appears on CHICAGO MED on KARK April 2

Interview: Arkansan Jaydon Clark Appears on CHICAGO MED on KARK April 2

by Theresa Bertram — 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! ...
Interview: Don Stephenson of BACK TO THE FUTURE at Robinson Center

Interview: Don Stephenson of BACK TO THE FUTURE at Robinson Center

by Theresa Bertram — March 10, 2025
Don Stephenson portrays the role of Doc Brown in Back to the Future: The Musical, playing at the Robinson Center from March 13 through March 16, 2025. Check here for the whole interview....
Interview: Jasmine Barboa of AIN'T TOO PROUD at Robinson Center

Interview: Jasmine Barboa of AIN'T TOO PROUD at Robinson Center

by Theresa Bertram — January 28, 2025
I love Motown music, so when I heard Celebrity Attractions was bringing AIN'T TOO PROUD to Robinson from Friday through Sunday, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, I was beyond excited. I was even more thrilled to learn I’d get the chance to speak with the talented and beautiful Jasmine Barboa, who portrays the ic...
Interview: Callie Scheidt, Danni Logan, AJ Evans, Elias Logan of BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEA

Interview: Callie Scheidt, Danni Logan, AJ Evans, Elias Logan of BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER at Rialto Community Theatre

by Theresa Bertram — December 11, 2024
It’s always fun to go back to my home theatre to see what they are doing, and for this holiday season, Directed by Kent Britton and K. Shane Boen, the Rialto Theatre in Morrilton is presenting THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, which runs through this weekend, Sunday, Dec. 15....
Interview: Ben Grimes of IMAGINARY INVALID AND THE BREACH at UALR Theatre And Arkansa

Interview: Ben Grimes of IMAGINARY INVALID AND THE BREACH at UALR Theatre And Arkansas Repertory Theatre

by Theresa Bertram — November 6, 2024
As a journalist, I don’t want to say that I have favorites when it comes to my artistic community, but well..... Ben Grimes is juggling all sorts of projects, and Broadway World wanted to catch up with him to see what he had for us....
Interview: Auzi Peoples of ROTTEN WITCHES at Rialto Community Theatre

Interview: Auzi Peoples of ROTTEN WITCHES at Rialto Community Theatre

by Theresa Bertram — October 25, 2024
For three years, The Peoples Courte has been giving Morrilton a safe space for the LGBTQIA community to come together and express themselves through various forms of entertainment, with Drag being a focal point in the merriment, and because we are a friend to everyone, I wanted to check it out. ...
Interview: Brett Ihler WITH THE JOINT VENTURE at The Joint Comedy Theater in NLR

Interview: Brett Ihler WITH THE JOINT VENTURE at The Joint Comedy Theater in NLR

by Theresa Bertram — October 7, 2024
This past Wednesday night, Oct. 2, I was entertained by Maddy Meigs, Gordy Brave, Brett Ihler, Ashley Wright-Ihler, Peter Petropoulakos, and RC Ragsdale, who kept the laughs going nonstop for an hour and a half. There was no prior rehearsing. They just show up, got on stage, and went for it. ...
Interview: HANNAH SCHMIDT of PETER PAN at Robinson Center

Interview: HANNAH SCHMIDT of PETER PAN at Robinson Center

by Theresa Bertram — September 12, 2024
To open the new season with Celebrity Attractions in Little Rock, they are bringing PETER PAN to the Robinson Center stage, and Broadway World is excited! To be honest, I haven’t seen this show since Cathy Rigby, so I am beyond thrilled to see what this company has created....
Interview: SOFIE AND THE NEW RELICS at Mountains, Music & Motorcycles Rally

Interview: SOFIE AND THE NEW RELICS at Mountains, Music & Motorcycles Rally

by Theresa Bertram — September 12, 2024
Mountain View is one of my favorite little towns in Arkansas. It is steeped in history and beauty but notable for the music performed regularly there. Many have made the pilgrimage to play around the square, and during the most recent Mountains, Music & Motorcycles Rally, SOFIE AND THE NEW RELICS ad...
Interview: Brent Bristow And Noah Hungate of EMERALD CITY COUNCIL

Interview: Brent Bristow And Noah Hungate of EMERALD CITY COUNCIL

by Theresa Bertram — April 25, 2024
Life is about making connections, and when my daughter told me she wanted me to interview her Band Director Brent Bristow at Arkansas State University Beebe because he started a band named EMERALD CITY COUNCIL and released a new album entitled MOTION CARRIES, I was intrigued....
Interview: Kate Vargas And Eric McFadden of SGT. SPLENDOR at The Hall

Interview: Kate Vargas And Eric McFadden of SGT. SPLENDOR at The Hall

by Theresa Bertram — April 3, 2024
Broadway World loves a good love story, and when it is a real one, that’s even better. When a friend wanted to go see Samantha Fish at The Hall, 721 West 9th Street, in Little Rock, back in February, I thought that would be a great time to check out this venue that has only been around for a few ...
Interview: Chad Bradford of DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts

Interview: Chad Bradford of DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts

by Theresa Bertram — March 6, 2024
We here at Broadway World love all sorts of theatre, but one of our favorite types of theatre is Children’s Theatre. We believe that going to the theatre during the developmental years is extremely important for the growth of our younger people....
Interview: Ben Grimes, Ben Barham, Ruth Shepherd of THE BREACH at Arkansas Repertory

Interview: Ben Grimes, Ben Barham, Ruth Shepherd of THE BREACH at Arkansas Repertory Theatre

by Theresa Bertram — November 10, 2023
Arkansas Repertory Theatre has partnered with Riverside Actors Theatre for a new type of production in time for Veterans. THE BREACH is a docutheater experience you do not want to miss, and Broadway World was thrilled to be able to sit down with creators Ben Grimes and Ben Barham to talk about their...
Interview: Wyatt Hamilton, Evanee Dra'a Dokes, Lily Hirscheider, Zynlee Anderson, Rae

Interview: Wyatt Hamilton, Evanee Dra'a Dokes, Lily Hirscheider, Zynlee Anderson, Raegan Lipsey of DISNEY'S FROZEN at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center

by Theresa Bertram — November 8, 2023
Last year, The North Little Rock High School Theatre Arts Department was chosen by a panel of judges from Music Theatre International, the Educational Theatre Association, and Disney to present FROZEN THE MUSICAL, and after taking the time to decide how this magical feat was going to be achieved, th...
Interview: Corey Deitz of COREY & PATRICK IN THE MORNING At 100.3 The Edge Announces

Interview: Corey Deitz of COREY & PATRICK IN THE MORNING At 100.3 The Edge Announces Retirement

by Theresa Bertram — October 2, 2023
When you think of radio in Arkansas, there are very few that would come to mind worthy enough to make the Mount Rushmore of Radio in Central Arkansas-- Bob Robbins, Tommy Smith, Craig O’Neill, Broadway Joe Booker and Corey Deitz would be the five making up that monument of honor....
Video: Richard Thomas Is Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to a City Near You

Video: Richard Thomas Is Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to a City Near You

by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge — September 23, 2023
In this video, watch as we catch up with star of the To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour, Richard Thomas! He chats about the importance of this story, why it still resonates with audiences, and so much more! ...
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