Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at The Lyric Theater in Harrison
There are musicals that entertain, and then there are musicals that reach into your chest, grab hold of your heart, and refuse to let go.
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The latest news on live theater in Arkansas from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Review: WICKED at Robinson Center in Little Rock
A magical wonderland full of pinks and greens have hit the Robinson Center Performance Hall stage, and it is nothing short of spellbinding.
Arkansas State University Will Present Ken Ludwig's LEADING LADIES to Close 2025-2026 Season
Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre will present LEADING LADIES, Ken Ludwig's farce about two actors who disguise themselves as women to claim an inheritance, at the Fowler Center's Drama Theatre in Jonesboro.
Review: RADIUM GIRLS at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center
There is something undeniably powerful about young artists taking ownership of a story, and with Radium Girls by D.
Review: GODSPELL at The Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs
Sunday school lessons have never been so groovy as Godspell, conceived by John-Michael Tebelak with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and The Pocket Community Theatre brings it to life with a joyous spirit that makes every moment feel personal and uplifting.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Review: ROOTED IN OUR HISTORY: INSPIRED BY OUR DREAMS at Hot Springs World Class High School
What did our critic think of ROOTED IN OUR HISTORY: INSPIRED BY OUR DREAMS at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater?
Review: INTO THE WOODS with Studio 42 & Co at The Forum in Jonesboro
There’s something wonderfully magical about stepping into the world of Into the Woods, and Studio 42 & Co transported audiences straight into that enchanted forest with their ambitious production at The Forum Theatre, running April 2–5.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Art Garfunkel Will Bring (WHAT A) WONDERFUL WORLD Tour to Robinson Center in June
Art Garfunkel will perform at Robinson Center in Little Rock, AR on June 18 as part of his Art Garfunkel (What a) Wonderful World tour.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Review: NUTS at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock - Part Two
Although I didn’t get the chance to catch the Purple Cast, if the Blue Cast is any indication, I can only imagine they delivered just as fiercely—because what I witnessed was nothing short of gripping.
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Review: NUTS at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock
What is the definition of crazy? Are you nuts? And perhaps the most unsettling question of all—would you be able to defend yourself in court if your sanity were put on trial? To be honest, I’m not entirely sure how successful I would be at convincing a judge to deem me fit for a regular trial…
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL JR at The Royal Theatre in Benton
SomeBODY once told me that Shrek The Musical Jr.
Fifth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour First Look
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots.
Review: GLITTER AND GRIT at Music Box Lounge Hot Springs
At the intimate and ever-vibrant Music Box Lounge in Hot Springs, GLITTER & GRIT proved to be far more than a cabaret; it was a fearless deep dive into the messy, magnificent complexity of being human.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock
Out of all the musicals I see, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is one of those rare favorites I never tire of revisiting, and this newest production, which features many of my favorite performers, feels right at home at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock.
Introducing the StageMag Show Promo Kit
Introducing the Show Promo Kit — your all-in-one toolkit for promoting your production! Everything you need to spread the word, now in a single dedicated page in your Stage Mag dashboard.
Review: SEUSSICAL JR at Conway Christian High School
Oh, the thinks you can think when a school like Conway Christian dives headfirst into the whimsical world of Dr.
Review: DISNEY THE LION KING JR at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff
I don’t know why The Lion King evokes such powerful emotions in me, but every time that opening chant begins and the world of the Pride Lands comes to life, something in my heart completely surrenders.
Previews: ARKANSAS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway
Country music fans across the Natural State will want to mark their calendars, because one of Arkansas’s biggest nights in music is tuning up for an unforgettable celebration.
Review: HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION at Pulaski Academy High School in Little Rock
What did our critic think of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION at Pulaski Academy High School?
Fourth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
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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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Wait Until Dark Pocket Community Theatre (10/02-10/11) |
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The Addam’s Family Musical Fort Smith Little Theater (7/16-8/01) |
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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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The Addams Family Musical Wildwood Park For The Arts (10/23-10/31) |
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Anastasia The Musical Arts One Presents (7/23-8/02) |
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Sweeney Todd- the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Pocket Community Theatre (8/07-8/16) |
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Hamilton Robinson Center (8/25-8/30) |