Review: PLAYING WITH FIRE AFTER FRANKENSTEIN at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - October 18, 2025
I never know what I am going to encounter at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock, but their newest offering exceeded my expectations.
by Theresa Bertram - October 18, 2025
I never know what I am going to encounter at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock, but their newest offering exceeded my expectations.
Review: THE EMBER SOCIETY at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge in North Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - October 17, 2025
I get excited when I hear there is something to see that is new to me, BUT it’s even more thrilling when it is a new production for the whole world to see. Local talent Brandon Nichols debuted THE EMBER SOCIETY – A NEW MUSICAL at my new favorite venue, Birdie’s Cabaret Theatre and Lounge, Friday, October 10, to a crowd full of the who’s who of Central Arkansas theatre.
by Theresa Bertram - October 17, 2025
I get excited when I hear there is something to see that is new to me, BUT it’s even more thrilling when it is a new production for the whole world to see. Local talent Brandon Nichols debuted THE EMBER SOCIETY – A NEW MUSICAL at my new favorite venue, Birdie’s Cabaret Theatre and Lounge, Friday, October 10, to a crowd full of the who’s who of Central Arkansas theatre.
MALCOLM X AND REDD FOXX Extends One Week At T2
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
TheatreSquared has announced that the world premiere of Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem will extend its run through November 2.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
TheatreSquared has announced that the world premiere of Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem will extend its run through November 2.
Dr. Raymond Nagem Heads Out On Tour In 2026 Featuring Complete Organ Works Of Maurice Duruflé
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2025
Dr. Raymond Nagem, noted organist and Minister of Music at The Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City, will present a five-city concert series in 2026 featuring the complete organ works of French composer Maurice Duruflé.
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2025
Dr. Raymond Nagem, noted organist and Minister of Music at The Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City, will present a five-city concert series in 2026 featuring the complete organ works of French composer Maurice Duruflé.
Interview: Billie And Belle Overstreet of ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - October 15, 2025
Kicking off my new series spotlighting families in Arkansas theatre, I sat down with backstage dynamo Billie Overstreet and her on-stage powerhouse daughter Belle (my very first profile in the series) just as The Rocky Horror Show struts into Actors Theatre of Little Rock, October 15–31.
by Theresa Bertram - October 15, 2025
Kicking off my new series spotlighting families in Arkansas theatre, I sat down with backstage dynamo Billie Overstreet and her on-stage powerhouse daughter Belle (my very first profile in the series) just as The Rocky Horror Show struts into Actors Theatre of Little Rock, October 15–31.
Review: DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Wildwood Park For The Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - October 14, 2025
October is the month for the spooky productions, and though DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL doesn’t seem like a scary show, I assure you that high school, in general, is terrifying! So with that said, I was able to sit with a bunch of teenagers during a school performance at Wildwood Park for the Arts in Little Rock..... and had the best time!
by Theresa Bertram - October 14, 2025
October is the month for the spooky productions, and though DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL doesn’t seem like a scary show, I assure you that high school, in general, is terrifying! So with that said, I was able to sit with a bunch of teenagers during a school performance at Wildwood Park for the Arts in Little Rock..... and had the best time!
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Forum Theater in Jonesboro
by Theresa Bertram - October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Forum? The production was a graveyard smash, the kind that makes you laugh, tap your toes, and maybe even snap your fingers twice.
by Theresa Bertram - October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Forum? The production was a graveyard smash, the kind that makes you laugh, tap your toes, and maybe even snap your fingers twice.
Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Club Sway
by Theresa Bertram - October 13, 2025
Downtown Little Rock pulsed with glitter, fishnets, and pure theatrical electricity on October 2 as The Rocky Horror Show took over Club Sway at 412 S. Louisiana Street, and what a delightfully decadent night it was! This was my first visit to Sway, and let me tell you, I had the best time.
by Theresa Bertram - October 13, 2025
Downtown Little Rock pulsed with glitter, fishnets, and pure theatrical electricity on October 2 as The Rocky Horror Show took over Club Sway at 412 S. Louisiana Street, and what a delightfully decadent night it was! This was my first visit to Sway, and let me tell you, I had the best time.
Review: THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE at The Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs
by Theresa Bertram - October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE at The Pocket Community Theatre?
by Theresa Bertram - October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE at The Pocket Community Theatre?
Review: THEORY OF RELATIVITY at Ouachita Baptist University Verser Theatre in Arkadelphia
by Theresa Bertram - October 09, 2025
I don’t want to sound biased about the various Universities, but I think that Ouachita Baptist University is possibly my favorite private school for music and theatre. The sounds that came out of Verser Theatre.
by Theresa Bertram - October 09, 2025
I don’t want to sound biased about the various Universities, but I think that Ouachita Baptist University is possibly my favorite private school for music and theatre. The sounds that came out of Verser Theatre.
Review: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET at Pulaski Academy High School
by Theresa Bertram - October 07, 2025
What did our critic think of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET at Pulaski Academy High School?
by Theresa Bertram - October 07, 2025
What did our critic think of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET at Pulaski Academy High School?
Review: DEATH OF KINGS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - October 06, 2025
What did our critic think of DEATH OF KINGS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts?
by Theresa Bertram - October 06, 2025
What did our critic think of DEATH OF KINGS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts?
Review: SPEAK OF THE GHOUL at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge in North Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - October 04, 2025
What did our critic think of SPEAK OF THE GHOUL at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge?
by Theresa Bertram - October 04, 2025
What did our critic think of SPEAK OF THE GHOUL at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge?
Review: FINDING NEMO JR at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff
by Theresa Bertram - October 04, 2025
What did our critic think of FINDING NEMO JR at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas?
by Theresa Bertram - October 04, 2025
What did our critic think of FINDING NEMO JR at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas?
Interview: Steven Mitchell, Dan Breshears, Levi Wilson at Music Box Lounge in Hot Springs
by Theresa Bertram - October 03, 2025
It is always exciting to hear of a new venue opening, and when I heard it was in my favorite city, I had to check it out. My friends Dan Brashears, Steven Mitchell, and Levi Wilson have transformed one of the historic buildings on Park Avenue on the north end of the main strip into a charming theatre that will have you coming back again and again. It's exciting, it's beautiful, and it has the Hot Springs charm!
by Theresa Bertram - October 03, 2025
It is always exciting to hear of a new venue opening, and when I heard it was in my favorite city, I had to check it out. My friends Dan Brashears, Steven Mitchell, and Levi Wilson have transformed one of the historic buildings on Park Avenue on the north end of the main strip into a charming theatre that will have you coming back again and again. It's exciting, it's beautiful, and it has the Hot Springs charm!
EMMA Opens at A-State Drama Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Arkansas State University Theatre will present Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Emma October 3–12 at Drama Theatre. Directed by Brianna Larson, the show is a retelling of Jane Austen’s beloved novel.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Arkansas State University Theatre will present Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Emma October 3–12 at Drama Theatre. Directed by Brianna Larson, the show is a retelling of Jane Austen’s beloved novel.
Review: UPTOWN at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway
by Theresa Bertram - October 01, 2025
What did our critic think of UPTOWN at Reynolds Performance Hall?
by Theresa Bertram - October 01, 2025
What did our critic think of UPTOWN at Reynolds Performance Hall?
Review: THE WHOLE SHEBANG at University Of Central Arkansas Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - September 30, 2025
The University of Central Arkansas brought this cosmic comedy to life September 26–28 at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts in Conway, with student director Takashi Ito at the helm.
by Theresa Bertram - September 30, 2025
The University of Central Arkansas brought this cosmic comedy to life September 26–28 at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts in Conway, with student director Takashi Ito at the helm.
Review: EMERALD CITY COUNCIL at Arkansas State University Beebe
by Theresa Bertram - September 30, 2025
On Tuesday, September 23, the halls of Arkansas State University–Beebe pulsed with anticipation as music lovers gathered for the very first concert of Emerald City Council. The progressive rock band, led by Dr. Brent Bristow, made its debut with a performance that felt less like an opening chapter and more like the unveiling of something epic.
by Theresa Bertram - September 30, 2025
On Tuesday, September 23, the halls of Arkansas State University–Beebe pulsed with anticipation as music lovers gathered for the very first concert of Emerald City Council. The progressive rock band, led by Dr. Brent Bristow, made its debut with a performance that felt less like an opening chapter and more like the unveiling of something epic.
Review: THE MAGIC OF STAGE & SCREEN at St. James UMC In Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - September 26, 2025
My starry heart eyes were all lit up as I (I mean…..the audience) was serenaded by the mesmerizing voices of The River City Men’s Chorus Monday, Sept. 22, at the St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock for their 22nd season opening concert, THE MAGIC OF STAGE & SCREEN.
by Theresa Bertram - September 26, 2025
My starry heart eyes were all lit up as I (I mean…..the audience) was serenaded by the mesmerizing voices of The River City Men’s Chorus Monday, Sept. 22, at the St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock for their 22nd season opening concert, THE MAGIC OF STAGE & SCREEN.
Review: WILLY WONKA KIDS at Red Curtain Theatre in Conway
by Theresa Bertram - September 26, 2025
Serving up a sweet production, The Red Curtain Theatre in Conway presents WILLY WONKA KIDS for one more weekend. Running from Sept 20–28, this candy-coated adventure invites audiences young and old to step into Roald Dahl’s whimsical world of pure imagination.
by Theresa Bertram - September 26, 2025
Serving up a sweet production, The Red Curtain Theatre in Conway presents WILLY WONKA KIDS for one more weekend. Running from Sept 20–28, this candy-coated adventure invites audiences young and old to step into Roald Dahl’s whimsical world of pure imagination.
The Royal Players Reveal New Season For 2025-26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
The Royal Players have announced their exciting new season! With a dazzling lineup of beloved classics, thrilling mysteries, and heartwarming musicals, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
The Royal Players have announced their exciting new season! With a dazzling lineup of beloved classics, thrilling mysteries, and heartwarming musicals, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Young Players Youth Theatre Reveals New Season For 2025-26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Young Players Youth Theatre has announced their 2025-26 season, packed with magical adventures, beloved characters, and unforgettable performances! Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Young Players Youth Theatre has announced their 2025-26 season, packed with magical adventures, beloved characters, and unforgettable performances! Learn more here!
The Royal Theatre to Present 6th Annual ROYAL HAUNTED HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
The Royal Theatre will host its 6th Annual Royal Haunted House beginning October 16 and running through Halloween night. Sponsored by Arvest Bank, the haunted attraction has been recognized as Arkansas’s top haunt by ArkansasHauntedHouses.com and Haunts.com from 2021–2024.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
The Royal Theatre will host its 6th Annual Royal Haunted House beginning October 16 and running through Halloween night. Sponsored by Arvest Bank, the haunted attraction has been recognized as Arkansas’s top haunt by ArkansasHauntedHouses.com and Haunts.com from 2021–2024.
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