Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at The Royal Theatre in Benton
‘And the world will know.
Arkansas Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Arkansas — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: THE AMEN CORNER at Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock
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.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Studio 42 & Co in Manila
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).
Review: NOISES OFF at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre
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.
Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Batesville Community Thatre
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 Opens 20th Season with Ken Ludwig's THE THREE MUSKETEERS
TheatreSquared begins its 20th season with Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers.
Video: First Look at THE AMEN CORNER Arkansas Repertory Theatre
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 AMEN CORNER Extends Run At Arkansas Repertory Theatre Through August 24
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.
Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES JR at The Royal Theatre in Benton
When it comes to summer programming, The Royal Theatre in Benton has proven that they are absolute geniuses.
Tickets on Sale for THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Arkansas Rep
Tickets are now on sale for The Glass Menagerie, written by Tennessee Williams and the final production in The Rep's 2025 SummerStage season.
Isaiah Bailey, Jordan Lee Gilbert and Daniel Lopez to Lead THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour
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.
Review: TREY JOHNSON at MAD House 101 Restaurant & Bar
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.
Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
Actors Theatre of Little Rock, 1601 S Louisiana St.
Review: LORD OF THE FLIES at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock
Confession time — I didn’t read most of the required reading in school.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Arts One Presents in Springdale
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.
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock
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).
ELF THE MUSICAL Sets Dates For New Tour This Holiday Season
A brand-new tour of Elf The Musical will launch on November 1.
SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS.
Review: DERBY DAY with the Southern Theatre Company
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.
Review: MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas
I’ve often said I was born in the wrong decade when it comes to music.
Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour
Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
Review: CABARET with Undercurrent Collective at The Lounge at Huntington Square
What did our critic think of CABARET at Undercurrent Collective?
Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA at Fort Smith Little Theatre
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 GREAT GATSBY Reveals Initial Dates and Cities For North American Tour
The first dates have been announced for the North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY.
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Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches Actors Theatre of Little Rock (8/05-8/22) |
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Scrooge! The Musical Pocket Community Theatre (12/04-12/13) |
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The Addams Family Musical Wildwood Park For The Arts (10/23-10/31) |
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The Addam’s Family Musical Fort Smith Little Theater (7/16-8/01) |
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Anastasia The Musical Arts One Presents (7/23-8/02) |
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Hamilton Robinson Center (8/25-8/30) |
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Wait Until Dark Pocket Community Theatre (10/02-10/11) |
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The Woman In Black Pocket Community Theatre (10/30-10/31) |
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Sweeney Todd- the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Pocket Community Theatre (8/07-8/16) |
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Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait at Walmart AMP Walmart AMP (10/28-10/28) |