Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
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The latest news on live theater in Arkansas from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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.
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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.
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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
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Walton Arts Center?
The Royal Theatre to Present Irving Berlin’s ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
The historic Royal Theatre announced its upcoming production of Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun (Stone), the beloved classic musical featuring songs by legendary composer Irving Berlin.
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Review: MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway
What did our critic think of MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN at Reynolds Performance Hall?
Review: PROUD! 2026: VOICES OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE at Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock
Arkansas Repertory Theatre continues to prove that its stage is not only a home for compelling storytelling but also a vibrant platform for cultural celebration, and PROUD! 2026: VOICES OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE is a powerful example.
TheatreSquared Unveils FENCES, LITTLE WOMEN, EUREKA DAY and More for 21st Season
TheatreSquared has announced its 2026–2027 Season 21 lineup, including FENCES, LITTLE WOMEN, EUREKA DAY, and THE 39 STEPS.
Third Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the third 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
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Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches Actors Theatre of Little Rock (8/05-8/22) |
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Wait Until Dark Pocket Community Theatre (10/02-10/11) |
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Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait Walmart AMP (10/28-10/28) |
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Scrooge! The Musical Pocket Community Theatre (12/04-12/13) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Robinson Center Music Hall (8/25-9/01) |
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Sweeney Todd- the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Pocket Community Theatre (8/07-8/16) |
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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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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) |