The latest news on live theater in Arkansas from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Who knew going to church could be this dramatic? Well, maybe we all had a hunch, but Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock is taking Central Arkansas to church, both literally and figuratively, now through August 24th with The Amen Corner by the legendary James Baldwin.
The yellow brick road has been a well-traveled path here in Arkansas lately, and I’ve followed just about every twist and turn it’s taken (I think).
I’ve always been told how beautiful the Ulrey Performing Arts Center on the Harding University campus was, but I finally saw it for myself when I attended Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre’s production of Noises Off, which has one more weekend coming up August 21–23.
What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Batesville Community Thatre? Running from July 31 to August 3, this enchanting production, directed by Kristian Ameigh, was more than just a show, it was a celebration of dreams, community, and the timeless belief in the impossible.
TheatreSquared begins its 20th season with Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers.
Check out first look video of Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s new production of The Amen Corner, written by world-renowned author James Baldwin and directed by Ken-Matt Martin.
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will extend The Amen Corner through August 24, 2025, with James Baldwin’s stirring play featuring rotating guest choirs from across Central Arkansas.
When it comes to summer programming, The Royal Theatre in Benton has proven that they are absolute geniuses.
Tickets are now on sale for The Glass Menagerie, written by Tennessee Williams and the final production in The Rep's 2025 SummerStage season.
The principal cast has been revealed for the upcoming North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Upon being asked what kind of music he performs, Trey Johnson said something to the effect of, “That’s the question, isn’t it?” And, of course, it certainly is.
Actors Theatre of Little Rock, 1601 S Louisiana St.
Confession time — I didn’t read most of the required reading in school.
Somewhere over the rainbow, I found myself transported to a land of wonder and imagination, right inside the Don Tyson School of Innovation’s Pat Ellison Performing Arts Center.
With Music and Lyrics by the Queen herself, Book by Patricia Resnick and Directed by my favorite Caelon Colbert, this production follows closely to the movie, or so I was told by the women sitting in front of me and insisted that I immediately watch the movie (I haven’t, but it is on my list).
A brand-new tour of Elf The Musical will launch on November 1.
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS.
The Southern Theatre Company, created by Samuel Brett Williams, Kevin Day, and Christi Day, made its bold debut July 18–20 with Derby Day, a play penned by Arkansas native Samuel Brett Williams.
I’ve often said I was born in the wrong decade when it comes to music.
Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
What did our critic think of CABARET at Undercurrent Collective?
Housed in just about as far west as you can go in Arkansas, the Fort Smith Little Theatre pays homage to Oklahoma! from now through August 2.
The first dates have been announced for the North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY.
The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September.
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Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches Actors Theatre of Little Rock (8/05-8/22) |
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Hamilton Robinson Center (8/25-8/30) |
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Scrooge! The Musical Pocket Community Theatre (12/04-12/13) |
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Anastasia The Musical Arts One Presents (7/23-8/02) |
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Wait Until Dark Pocket Community Theatre (10/02-10/11) |
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Sweeney Todd- the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Pocket Community Theatre (8/07-8/16) |
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The Woman In Black Pocket Community Theatre (10/30-10/31) |
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The Addam’s Family Musical Fort Smith Little Theater (7/16-8/01) |
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Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait at Walmart AMP Walmart AMP (10/28-10/28) |
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The Addams Family Musical Wildwood Park For The Arts (10/23-10/31) |
