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In the past week, I have seen many college students at OBU bustle around the halls of the different departments, all vaguely identifiable with the distinct schools they call home.

Nominations are now open 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.

Whew, y’all! Bring tissues for this one.

For my first time at the Murphy Arts District Amp in El Dorado, I didn’t really know what to expect, but I was certainly surprised when I saw the Avett Brothers on August 23rd.

I have sad news and happy news to share.

Does one really need an excuse to visit Eureka Springs? Not at all, but here’s one you won’t be able to resist.

BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre has long held its place as one of literature’s most enduring gothic romances, and the Twin Lakes Playhouse production, which ran from August 8–24, captured both the novel’s sweeping passion and its quiet resilience with remarkable theatrical ingenuity.

Breaking News! You don’t have to know a single thing about Bunco to have a blast with this All-Star cast of incredibly talented women in Bunco Squad at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock, running now through September 6.

All for one, fun for all: Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers up next at T2

The Royal Players and the historic Royal Theatre are excited to bring the chilling tale of the struggle between good and evil to life with the musical Jekyll & Hyde.

This summer, I’ve attended several performances at the Murphy Arts District in El Dorado, and all have been exceptional in performance and public response.

What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Red Curtain Theatre? SOMETHING ROTTEN! is directed by Jeff Ward with music direction by Kayla White and choreography by Ansley Sherman.

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss and directed by Tanner Oglesby, this show is anything but your typical musical.

What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at The Pocket Community Theatre?

What did our critic think of SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN at Performing Arts Center On The Square? Downtown Searcy has the charm of yesteryear, where history and culture blend seamlessly with small-town warmth.

‘And the world will know.

Who knew going to church could be this dramatic? Well, maybe we all had a hunch, but Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock is taking Central Arkansas to church, both literally and figuratively, now through August 24th with The Amen Corner by the legendary James Baldwin.

The yellow brick road has been a well-traveled path here in Arkansas lately, and I’ve followed just about every twist and turn it’s taken (I think).

I’ve always been told how beautiful the Ulrey Performing Arts Center on the Harding University campus was, but I finally saw it for myself when I attended Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre’s production of Noises Off, which has one more weekend coming up August 21–23.

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Batesville Community Thatre? Running from July 31 to August 3, this enchanting production, directed by Kristian Ameigh, was more than just a show, it was a celebration of dreams, community, and the timeless belief in the impossible.

TheatreSquared begins its 20th season with Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers.

Check out first look video of Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s new production of The Amen Corner, written by world-renowned author James Baldwin and directed by Ken-Matt Martin.

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre will extend The Amen Corner through August 24, 2025, with James Baldwin’s stirring play featuring rotating guest choirs from across Central Arkansas.

When it comes to summer programming, The Royal Theatre in Benton has proven that they are absolute geniuses.