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Review: MEAN GIRLS with Stage 13 At Wildwood Park For The Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - January 25, 2026
It was so fetch getting to see MEAN GIRLS with Stage 13 at Wildwood Park for the Arts in Little Rock Thursday night, January 22, and thankfully I did, because snowmageddon has hit and canceled the remaining weekend. Lucky for you losers, they have moved the weekend shows to Wednesday, January 28, so if you already bought tickets, they were automatically moved for you, and you do not want to miss this show! 
Review: THE SECOND TO LAST CHANCE LADIES LEAGUE at Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - January 24, 2026
To open the new year, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse has brought together the funniest women in Arkansas for another Jones Hope Wooten comedy, The Second to Last Chance Ladies League. 
Review: BARD AT THE BAR - MACBETH at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - January 20, 2026
If you think Macbeth is all doom, gloom, and high school English class trauma, Bard at the Bar is here to gleefully prove you wrong. Presented by Actors Theatre of Little Rock at Fassler Hall in Little Rock Thursday, January 15, and directed by Emily Swenskie, this abridged and laugh-out-loud funny take on Shakespeare’s Scottish tragedy became a fast-paced, clever, and wildly entertaining night out that had the audience laughing almost nonstop. 
Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] at The Weekend Theater
by Theresa Bertram - January 20, 2026
Little Rock’s Weekend Theater continues its tradition of intimate, daring, and deeply human storytelling with a delightfully self-aware production of [title of show], with Book by Hunter Bell and Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen.
The Royal Players To Present MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS At The Royal Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
The Royal Players will present Murder on the Orient Express, Agatha Christie’s celebrated mystery adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, at The Royal Theatre in historic downtown Benton.
Review: DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - January 12, 2026
Welcome to 2026! To kick off the new year, I headed to The Royal Theatre in Benton for The Young Players’ production of DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL, directed by the amazing Justin A. Pike—and what a magical way to start the year.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards
by BWW Awards - January 08, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Feature: Arkansas Theatre Year in Review for 2025
by Theresa Bertram - January 05, 2026
Feature: Doctor by Day/LADY KASSANDRA THE WHITE at Night
by Theresa Bertram - January 01, 2026
Review: TAMMIE BROWN'S HOLIDAY SPARKLE at Club Sway in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - December 31, 2025
What did our critic think of TAMMIE BROWN'S HOLIDAY SPARKLE at Club Sway?
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - December 31, 2025
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?
Review: YE OLDE CHRISTMASSE MADRIGAL FEASTE at Grant County Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - December 31, 2025
What did our critic think of YE OLDE CHRISTMASSE MADRIGAL FEASTE at Grant County Community Theater?
Review: CHAMPAGNE AND MISTLETOE at Vapors Live in Hot Springs
by Theresa Bertram - December 30, 2025
Before I even dive into the show itself, I have to pause and gush about how wildly in love I am with the venue. The performances take place at Vapors Live, a space steeped in Hot Springs lore and dripping with history.
Photos: GOOD TIME CHARLEY at CALS Ron Robison
by Theresa Bertram - December 29, 2025
Corbin Pitts with Heroe Productions Entertainment debuted his feature film Good Time Charley December 17, 2025, at CALS Ron Robinson in Little Rock. Local celebrities as well as industry professional joined together to celebrate this accomplishment as well listen to a talk back afterwards about the making of the film.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at Red Curtain Theatre in Conway
by Theresa Bertram - December 29, 2025
For this Christmas season, we opened with A Christmas Carol in Hot Springs and closed with A Christmas Carol: The Musical in Conway with Red Curtain Theatre. Featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and directed by Liz Mathis with music direction by Kayla White and choreography by Rebecca Dillon, the production ran from December 12–21.
Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS with Stage 13 at Wildwood Park For The Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - December 28, 2025
What did our critic think of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Wildwood Park For The Arts?
Review: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre in Benton
by Theresa Bertram - December 27, 2025
What did our critic think of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre?
Review: THE NUTCRACKER SPECTACULAR at Robinson Center in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - December 26, 2025
For many families across the state, the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without Ballet Arkansas’ Nutcracker Spectacular. Under the direction of Michael Fothergill, the beloved production stands as the largest and longest-running holiday performance in Arkansas and remains one of Little Rock’s most significant tourism events, drawing more than 10,000 patrons in a single weekend.
Review: MIRACLE ON MAIN: A HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2025 at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff
by Theresa Bertram - December 26, 2025
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas transformed the Catherine M. Bellamy Theatre into a twinkling holiday dreamland as Miracle on Main: A Holiday Special took over Pine Bluff on Friday and Saturday nights, December 12–13.
Review: JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - December 25, 2025
For the month of December, Junie B. Jones and her friends entertained the masses at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, spreading laughter, mischief, and plenty of elementary-school chaos just in time for the holidays.
Review: A HOT COCOA NUTTY NUTCRACKER at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater
by Theresa Bertram - December 23, 2025
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: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - December 23, 2025
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. From December 3–20, this cast brought the beat to the Quapaw United Methodist Church basement, transforming the space into an immersive, joy-filled playground bursting with big hair, bold voices, and infectious energy.
Young Players Second Stage At The Royal Theatre To Present DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
Young Players Second Stage at The Royal Theatre will present Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, a youth production based on the Disney Channel film. Performances will take place at The Royal Theatre in Benton, Arkansas.
Review: DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - December 19, 2025
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
by Theresa Bertram - December 17, 2025
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: RADIO PLAY at Rialto Community Theatre?

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