Review: THE NUTCRACKER SPECTACULAR at Robinson Center in Little Rock
For many families across the state, the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without Ballet Arkansas’ Nutcracker Spectacular.
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Review: JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock
For the month of December, Junie B.
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
To wrap up Season 3 for Actors Theatre of Little Rock, they ended with Hairspray—a show I’ve been wanting to see live for a long time.
Review: A HOT COCOA NUTTY NUTCRACKER at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater
There’s something truly special about seeing young artists take the stage with confidence, joy, and clear artistic intention, and A Hot Cocoa Nutty Nutcracker—presented by the Hot Springs School District 7–12 Dance Program on December 11 and 12—did exactly that.
Review: DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL at Reynolds Performance Hall
What did our critic think of DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL at Reynolds Performance Hall?
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: RADIO PLAY at Rialto Community Theatre in Morrilton
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: RADIO PLAY at Rialto Community Theatre?
Review: A VERY MERRY MUSIC BOX CHRISTMAS at Music Box Lounge Hot Springs
A festive whirlwind of skits, songs, jokes, and just enough dance to keep your toes tapping, A VERY MERRY MUSIC BOX CHRISTMAS is everything you want a holiday variety show to be—warm, silly, tuneful, and absolutely packed with personality.
Review: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER at The Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs
Hot Springs audiences received an early holiday treat with The Pocket Community Theatre’s spirited and joyfully chaotic production of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, which ran November 21–23 under the direction of Bekah Wilson.
Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock
When snowflakes sparkle across the stage and the familiar strains of the first chords begin, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse’s production of Frozen the Musical, with Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Book by Jennifer Lee, and Directed by Don Bolinger, makes one thing immed
Review: SHE LOVES ME at The Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs
What did our critic think of SHE LOVES ME at The Pocket Community Theatre?
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Performing Arts Center On The Square in Searcy
What did our critic think of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Performing Arts Center On The Square?
Review: THE ROBINSON COMEDY at Joe T Robinson High School in Little Rock
I love when a school gets creative and develops a concept that truly spotlights the strengths of their students.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Music Box Lounge in Hot Springs
The holidays have officially arrived in Hot Springs, and the Music Box Lounge is quickly proving that it belongs on the city’s theatrical map.
Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock
What did our critic think of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at The Weekend Theater? The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse, running now through December 7 at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock, fills a surprising theatrical gap — where are all the Thanksgiving shows?
Review: ALMOST, MAINE at Morrilton High School
Morrilton High School’s Thespian Troupe 3131 presented a touching production of John Cariani’s Almost, Maine November 13–16, an event made even more magical by a rare natural coincidence.
Review: MOZART'S THE MAGIC FLUTE at Ouachita Baptist University McBeth Recital Hall
Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music Opera Theatre Workshop brought Mozart’s The Magic Flute to sparkling life November 16–17 in McBeth Recital Hall, offering an intimate, imaginative take on the beloved Singspiel.
Review: MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION at White Hall High Performing Arts Center
Mutually Assured Destruction, performed November 14-15, marks the first production at White Hall High School under the direction of Coach Tyler Lewis, and what an exciting debut it was.
Review: ROSE AND THE RIME at Cabe Theatre At Hendrix College in Conway
Hendrix College’s Department of Theatre & Dance cast a powerful spell over Conway with their November 12–15 production of ROSE AND THE RIME, written by Nathan Allen, Chris Mathews, and Jake Minton and directed by John J.
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Wildwood Park For The Arts
Wildwood Park for the Arts is lighting up Little Rock again, quite literally, with Jo Jo Jo JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Directed by Bevan Keating, Choreographed by Christina Munoz, with Music Direction by Scott Whitfield and Produced by Bruce Rentz, now running throug
Review: ELEPHANT'S GRAVEYARD at University Of The Ozarks - Walton Fine Arts Center in Clarksville
What did our critic think of ELEPHANT'S GRAVEYARD at University Of The Ozarks - Walton Fine Arts Center Black Box?
Review: SCENE & HEARD: MOLLY'S MAINSTAGE THEATRE FESTIVAL at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia
Performing One Acts has increasingly become a popular way for schools to give more students meaningful stage time while exploring bold themes within a manageable rehearsal window, and Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia embraced that spirit beautifully with their Scene & Heard: Molly's Mainst
Review: KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY at Williams Baptist University Startup Chapel in Walnut Ridge
Williams Baptist University delivered a theatrical triumph with their production of Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty, performed November 6–8 inside the beautifully aged and undeniably charming Startup Chapel.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arkansas State University Beebe
Arkansas State University–Beebe brought soaring bluegrass, southern storytelling, and undeniable charm to the stage November 6–9 with their production of BRIGHT STAR, directed by Ryan Gibbons and Hope Hargrove, with music direction by Frank Pitts and Sam Holtkamp.
Review: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET at University Of Central Arkansas Theatre in Conway
For those who struggle to understand and even shy away from the genius that is William Shakespeare, fear not—The University of Central Arkansas Theatre troupe’s production of Hamlet is here to change your mind.
Review: TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA at Windgate Center For Fine & Performing Arts in Conway
Before attending TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA at the Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway on Sunday, November 2, someone asked me the inevitable question: “What genre are they?”
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