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Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock
What did our critic think of THE TOXIC AVENGER at The Weekend Theater?
Interview: Max Gunther, Chloe Bradford, Kelby Dunn, Susana Conti of THORNTON WILDER'S OUR TOWN at Little Rock Central High School
As their senior year unfolds, four Little Rock Central High School theatre students are reflecting on the friendships, experiences, and lessons that have shaped their time on stage.
Review: Celebrity Attractions brings BEETLEJUICE to Robinson Center in Little Rock
What did our critic think of BEETLEJUICE at Robinson Center?
Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at Morrilton High School
What did our critic think of LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at Morrilton High School?
Review: ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL with Stage 13 at Wildwood Park For The Arts in Little Rock
What did our critic think of ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at Wildwood Park For The Arts?
Review: LUCY DARLING: SIMPLY DARLING at Robinson Center in Little Rock
If you heard a rumbling near Broadway and Markham on Tuesday night, that was probably the 2800 fans of Lucy Darling.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from October 2026
Touring productions took over October, with exclusive first looks at the Boop! The Musical and Operation Mincemeat tours and performances from Maybe Happy Ending.
Voting Open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards
Voting is now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards.
Don't Forget to Vote... for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
Election Day is coming! While you make plans for your trip to the polls, don't forget to cast your vote in BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 7.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: November 1, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, 17 answers drawn from an anniversary reunion, fresh casting news and the week's theatre headlines.
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of Arkansas Repertory Theatre's Education and Community Programs
Based in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas Repertory Theatre produces theatrical experiences designed to engage audiences throughout Central Arkansas.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT MURDER at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff
What did our critic think of MUCH ADO ABOUT MURDER at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas?
Review: THE EMBER SOCIETY PRESENTS: THE ASHWOOD HOUSE at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge in North Little Rock
I love a good haunted house story, and Brandon Nichols delivers with THE EMBER SOCIETY Presents: THE ASHWOOD HOUSE! With a mysterious Victorian mansion, a family haunted by its own secrets, and a cast whose voices could raise the dead, this original musical was a deliciously disturbing addition to s
Interview: Magician Jonathan Erlandson And Hayley Mitchell at The Historic Malco Theater in Hot Springs
The Historic Malco Theatre in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is entering an exciting new chapter.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater
One of my favorite things about attending high school theatre productions is experiencing the show alongside the students' classmates, and Hot Springs Trojan Theatre's production of THE OUTSIDERS at Hot Springs World Class High School on October 23 and 24 reminded me exactly why! Christopher Sergel'
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at UA Little Rock Theatre
At the center of this emotional roller coaster is Dawson Teague as Evan Hansen, and WOW! Dawson was absolutely unbelievable! He completely committed to the role, embracing the nervous mannerisms, awkward movements, and anxious tics that define Evan's socially uncomfortable personality.
Photos: WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Present 130+ Free Performances Across 46 States
The Flynn Center and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize present over 130 free performances and readings of WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY spanning 46 states, Washington D.
THE WIZ National Tour Tickets to Go On Sale in Little Rock
Tickets for THE WIZ's North American tour engagement in Little Rock will go on sale.
Review Roundup: THE BODYGUARD Launches North American Tour
Performances are now underway for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical.
Review Roundup: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Kicks Off North American Tour
Boop-Oop-a-Doop! BOOP! The Musical is now on tour, starring Aliya Grace in the title role.
Review: DIRTY DANCING THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
What did our critic think of DIRTY DANCING THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center?
Review: BALLET ARKANSAS' GATSBY at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock
Is there any other decade that is as tragically glamorous as the Roaring '20s? There is the jazz, the Prohibition, the snazzy vehicles, the extravagant parties, the fabulous fashions, and, of course, the Great Depression looming just around the corner.
Video: Watch a First Look at the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
A new montage from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour features Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon, who reprise their Broadway roles as Oliver and Claire on the road.
Review: TALES OF THE CRYPT at Mount Holly Cemetery
What did our critic think of TALES OF THE CRYPT at Parkview Magnet High School?
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
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Black Nativity Actors Theatre of Little Rock (12/02-12/19) |
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“Men on Boats” By Jaclyn Backhaus Arkansas State University Theatre Department (4/16-4/25) |
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“Little Shop of Horrors” Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken Arkansas State University Theatre Department (11/13-11/22) |
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Frozen The Royal Theatre (12/03-12/13) |
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Hadestown Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (2/05-2/07) |
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“An Evening of New Works” by Arkansas State University Student Playwrights Arkansas State University Theatre Department (2/19-2/21) |
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A Few Good Men King Opera House (11/13-11/22) |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas Theatre Collective of NWA (12/04-12/06) |
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Silver Belles: A Christmas Comedy Fort Smith Little Theater (11/12-11/21) |
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Scrooge! The Musical Pocket Community Theatre (12/04-12/13) |









