Gary Owen to Embark on 'No Hard Feelings' Tour in 2026
Following a wave of sold-out performances at comedy clubs across the country, comedian and actor Gary Owen has announced his first major North American theater tour, No Hard Feelings.
Arkansas Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Arkansas from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Review: KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY at Williams Baptist University Startup Chapel in Walnut Ridge
Williams Baptist University delivered a theatrical triumph with their production of Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty, performed November 6–8 inside the beautifully aged and undeniably charming Startup Chapel.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arkansas State University Beebe
Arkansas State University–Beebe brought soaring bluegrass, southern storytelling, and undeniable charm to the stage November 6–9 with their production of BRIGHT STAR, directed by Ryan Gibbons and Hope Hargrove, with music direction by Frank Pitts and Sam Holtkamp.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 15 of Next On Stage: Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Premiere
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with its first live shows, revealing the Top 30 performers in both age groups.
Watch the Premiere of Next On Stage: Season 6
Who has made the Top 30 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? Tune in to the episode here to find out!
Feature: TOAST & TASTE at Wildwood Park For The Arts in Little Rock
Wildwood Park for the Arts transformed into a sparkling playground of wine, food, music, and creativity during its annual Toast & Taste fundraiser, a vibrant evening that showcased more than just wine.
Interview: Sharpe Dunaway & Daughter London On Bands, Broadcasting, and Building a Creative Life
Sharpe Dunaway is no stranger to being in the spotlight, whether it be behind a microphone, behind the drums, or behind the video camera.
Review: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET at University Of Central Arkansas Theatre in Conway
For those who struggle to understand and even shy away from the genius that is William Shakespeare, fear not—The University of Central Arkansas Theatre troupe’s production of Hamlet is here to change your mind.
Review: TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA at Windgate Center For Fine & Performing Arts in Conway
Before attending TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA at the Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway on Sunday, November 2, someone asked me the inevitable question: “What genre are they?”
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL Comes To The Royal Theatre
Celebrate the season at the Historic Royal Theatre as The Royal Players present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical This funny and heartwarming musical is based on the play by Barbara Robinson.
Review: WILLY WONKA JR at Pulaski Academy High School in Little Rock
What did our critic think of WILLY WONKA JR at Pulaski Academy High School?
TheatreSquared To Present World Premiere Adaptation Of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
TheatreSquared will present a world premiere stage adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life this holiday season, running November 19–December 24, 2025, at the West Theatre in Fayetteville.
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opens November 14 at A-State Theatre
A-State Theatre will present The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse, opening November 14 at the Fowler Center’s Simpson Theatre.
Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at UA Little Rock University Theatre
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Department of Theatre Arts took flight with their wildly imaginative production of Peter and the Starcatcher, which ran October 23–26.
Feature: SEASON FOUR REVEAL - WE, THE PEOPLE: STILL WE DREAM at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
Actors Theatre of Little Rock continues its commitment to bold, socially engaged storytelling, immersive experiences, and reimagined classics that speak directly to the world we live in today.
Review: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETH Brings World Class High School Theater to Hot Springs
What did our critic think of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETH at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater?
BOOP! THE MUSICAL North American Tour Will Open in Rochester in Fall 2026
BOOP! The Musical will embark on a North American Tour, opening for its 50-week run in Rochester, NY at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre.
Review: RAZZLE DAZZLE: A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff rolled out the red carpet for RAZZLE DAZZLE: A Night at the Movies, held October 24–26.
Just One Week Left to Vote for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
Election Day may be over, but voting is still open for the first round of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage! Each week, contestants will be voted on by the general public and judged by an all-star panel of judges.
Review: 12 ANGRY JURORS at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center
What did our critic think of 12 ANGRY JURORS at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center?
Review: 12 ANGRY JURORS at Conway High School
What did our critic think of 12 ANGRY JURORS at Conway High School?
STEEL MAGNOLIAS, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' and More Set for Arkansas Repertory Theatre 50th Anniversary Season
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock has announced its 2026 SummerStage Season, marking the company’s 50th Anniversary.
Review: CANDACE BUSHNELL: TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS, AND SEX AND THE CITY at Reynolds Performance Hall
What did our critic think of CANDACE BUSHNELL: TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS, AND SEX AND THE CITY at Reynolds Performance Hall?
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE: THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Robinson Center in Little Rock
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The Addam’s Family Musical Fort Smith Little Theater (7/16-8/01) |
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