NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Arkansas Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Arkansas — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Remuseum and Doris Duke Foundation Launch Vanguard Award for Innovative Arts Leaders
Today, think tank Remuseum is launching The Vanguard, an award and accelerator for innovative arts leaders, in partnership with the Doris Duke Foundation.
Tickets On Sale For The Broadway Bound Awards Of Central Arkansas
Celebrity Attractions and Stage 13 will present the Broadway Bound Awards of Central Arkansas, honoring excellence in high school musical theatre across 16 area schools, with top performers advancing to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Little Rock Christian Academy
What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at Little Rock Christian Academy?
Feature: 12 ANGRY JURORS at Community Theatre Of Cabot
That passion is at the heart of what Community Theatre of Cabot is becoming under the leadership of Artistic Director Keith Percefull, who stepped into the role in October 2021 and has been steadily guiding the organization toward an exciting new chapter.
Participating Schools Revealed for Second Annual Diamond Awards
Walton Arts Center announced 12 Northwest Arkansas high schools competing in its second annual Diamond Awards, recognizing musical theater excellence.
THIS WHEEL’S STILL ON FIRE: THE LEGACY OF LEVON HELM Will Open At Walton Arts Center
This Wheel’s Still On Fire: The Legacy of Levon Helm will be presented at Walton Arts Center’s Alexander Gallery.
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS: YOUTH EDITION at Red Curtain Theatre
Once upon a time, in a cozy corner of Conway, a magical kingdom came to life onstage, and it’s exactly why I so love returning to Red Curtain Theatre.
Interview: Keegan Washington of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS at Little Rock Central High School
There’s something incredibly special about watching a young performer step into material that asks more of them—not just as an actor, but as a storyteller with empathy and insight.
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at The Royal Theatre in Benton
There’s no business like show business, and The Royal Theatre is proving exactly that with its lively, crowd-pleasing production of Annie Get Your Gun, running now through April 19.
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.
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.
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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) |