ARKANSAS THEATER REVIEWS

And oh, how gloriously they ruled it. Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, directed with commanding vision by Caitlin Peterson and cleverly co-led by student director Samuel Jones, wasn’t just a school production, it was a theatrical uprising. A royal coronation of mischief, magic, and mayhem. ...

Date night is always a fun time at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock, and from now until May 24, Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies will have you laughing as they deliver a delightful evening of farcical comedy, blending theatrical wit with a tasty dinner that will have you going back for seconds...

I love how inventive the University of Central Arkansas Theatre program was with their performance of Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. ...

Every time I walk through the doors of TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, I carry with me a sense of eager anticipation. My expectations are always high—rightfully so. As a professional theatre with a reputation for world-class storytelling, T2 has consistently delivered productions that are bold, th...

The Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock spotlighted Arkansas theatre royalty with its bold and emotionally rich production of Gypsy: A Musical Fable, which captivated audiences from April 9–19. This golden-age musical, considered one of Broadway’s most enduring masterpieces, was b...

Before the internet — and even before the days when you could dial up a hotline and hear a stranger describe their dream date — finding love meant doing something truly daring: talking to people face to face! ...

Soulful and unapologetic in their storytelling, the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff teamed up for their first-ever collaboration on The Color Purple, which ran from April 9–13....

What did our critic think of THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center? Once upon a time, in the bustling halls of North Little Rock High School, a door to another world quietly opened. With the masterful direction of Chris Klinger and the imaginat...

What did our critic think of THE ELVIS OF RUSSELLVILLE at The Joint Theater?...

Stepping into the world of “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf” at Actors Theatre of Little Rock, located at the Quapaw United Methodist Church, is more than attending a play—it's an invitation to witness resilience and beauty so deeply that it is life cha...

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....

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. ...

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...

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 Shakespea...

What did our critic think of DR. SEUSS CAT IN THE HAT at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts?...

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....

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:...

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 “f...

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 though...

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 B...

What did our critic think of THEORY OF RELATIVITY at UALR Haislip Theatre?...

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 s...

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Arts One Presents?...

What did our critic think of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?...

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center? The power that came from the vocals of the cast of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, which is running through Sunday, March 23, will blow you away!...