Review: ALMOST, MAINE at Morrilton High School
Morrilton High School’s Thespian Troupe 3131 presented a touching production of John Cariani’s Almost, Maine November 13–16, an event made even more magical by a rare natural coincidence.
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Review: MOZART'S THE MAGIC FLUTE at Ouachita Baptist University McBeth Recital Hall
Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music Opera Theatre Workshop brought Mozart’s The Magic Flute to sparkling life November 16–17 in McBeth Recital Hall, offering an intimate, imaginative take on the beloved Singspiel.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Review: MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION at White Hall High Performing Arts Center
Mutually Assured Destruction, performed November 14-15, marks the first production at White Hall High School under the direction of Coach Tyler Lewis, and what an exciting debut it was.
Review: ROSE AND THE RIME at Cabe Theatre At Hendrix College in Conway
Hendrix College’s Department of Theatre & Dance cast a powerful spell over Conway with their November 12–15 production of ROSE AND THE RIME, written by Nathan Allen, Chris Mathews, and Jake Minton and directed by John J.
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Wildwood Park For The Arts
Wildwood Park for the Arts is lighting up Little Rock again, quite literally, with Jo Jo Jo JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Directed by Bevan Keating, Choreographed by Christina Munoz, with Music Direction by Scott Whitfield and Produced by Bruce Rentz, now running throug
Review: ELEPHANT'S GRAVEYARD at University Of The Ozarks - Walton Fine Arts Center in Clarksville
What did our critic think of ELEPHANT'S GRAVEYARD at University Of The Ozarks - Walton Fine Arts Center Black Box?
Review: SCENE & HEARD: MOLLY'S MAINSTAGE THEATRE FESTIVAL at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia
Performing One Acts has increasingly become a popular way for schools to give more students meaningful stage time while exploring bold themes within a manageable rehearsal window, and Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia embraced that spirit beautifully with their Scene & Heard: Molly's Mainst
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.
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.
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Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches Actors Theatre of Little Rock (8/05-8/22) |
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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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Hamilton Robinson Center (8/25-8/30) |
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Sweeney Todd- the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Pocket Community Theatre (8/07-8/16) |
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Wait Until Dark Pocket Community Theatre (10/02-10/11) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Robinson Center Music Hall (8/25-9/01) |
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The Woman In Black Pocket Community Theatre (10/30-10/31) |
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Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait Walmart AMP (10/28-10/28) |
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The Addam’s Family Musical Fort Smith Little Theater (7/16-8/01) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (2/05-2/07) |