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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE

201 Olympic Dr State University
Jonesboro, AR 72467

Upcoming Shows

Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig
Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2026

From acclaimed comic playwright Ken Ludwig, Leading Ladies is a side-splitting farce filled with outrageous disguises, romantic entanglements, and mistaken identities. When two down-on-their-luck actors...



Review: CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway


by Theresa Bertram - March 11, 2026

What did our critic think of CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall? The young audience didn’t just watch, they participated wholeheartedly, responding to the interactive moments with enthusiasm and delight, clearly having the time of their lives....

Review: CARL ORFF: CARMINA BURANA at Robinson Center in Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - March 10, 2026

Some pieces of music are simply larger than life, and Carmina Burana is definitely one of them. With its thunderous choruses and dramatic storytelling, it’s the kind of work that sends chills through your entire body when performed well. ...

Review: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at Music Box Lounge Hot Springs


by Theresa Bertram - March 09, 2026

What did our critic think of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at Music Box Lounge Hot Springs?...

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center


by Theresa Bertram - March 07, 2026

What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?...

Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - March 06, 2026

I'm in love with these territory folks in Oklahoma! and you do not want to say no to securing your tickets for this show. This beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical has found a lively and immersive home with Actors Theatre of Little Rock, running through Saturday, March 14 in the basement of Qua...

Review: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT with Foundation of Arts at The Forum in Jonesboro


by Theresa Bertram - March 03, 2026

When a community unites to tell a story of faith, freedom, and destiny, the result can be nothing short of breathtaking, and that is exactly what unfolded at The Forum Theatre in Jonesboro as The Foundation of Arts, in partnership with Central Baptist and Jonesboro area churches, presented THE PRINC...

Review: FAR AWAY at University Of Central Arkansas Theatre in Conway


by Theresa Bertram - March 02, 2026

The University of Central Arkansas Theatre Department in Conway continues to prove that collegiate theatre can be as intellectually daring as it is artistically fearless with its production of FAR AWAY by Caryl Churchill, which ran February 20-22....

Review: ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - March 01, 2026

What did our critic think of ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?...

Review: CINDERELLA with Ballet Arkansas at Robinson Center


by Theresa Bertram - February 27, 2026

What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at Robinson Center? Now celebrating its 47th season, Ballet Arkansas continues to affirm its role as a cornerstone of Arkansas’s cultural landscape, blending classical tradition with bold artistic innovation....

Review: SINGLE BLACK FEMALE at University Of Arkansas Pine Bluff Theatre


by Theresa Bertram - February 28, 2026

What did our critic think of SINGLE BLACK FEMALE at University Of Arkansas Pine Bluff Theatre?...

Past Shows

9 to 5: The Musical :Music and Lyrics by: Dolly Parton Book by: Patricia Resnick
9 to 5: The Musical :Music and Lyrics by: Dolly Parton Book by: Patricia Resnick
Feb 26 – Mar 1, 2026

Based on the hit 1980 film, 9 to 5: The Musical features an original score by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick, co-writer...

The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fasthorse
The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fasthorse
Nov 14 – Nov 23, 2025

In this biting satire by award-winning playwright Larissa FastHorse, a group of well-intentioned educators attempt to devise a "politically correct" Thanksgiving pageant that excludes any...

Emma Adapted by: Kate Hamill Based on the novel by Jane Austen
Emma Adapted by: Kate Hamill Based on the novel by Jane Austen
Oct 3 – Oct 12, 2025

Playwright Kate Hamill brings her signature wit and vibrant storytelling to Jane Austen's classic novel in this smart, spirited adaptation. Emma follows a well-meaning (if...

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella-Broadway Version
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella-Broadway Version
Apr 25 – Apr 27, 2025

This Broadway version of Cinderella is a beloved musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. It tells the story of Cinderella, a kind-hearted young woman...

Imagination Unleashed, a Devised Play created by A-State Theatre Students
Imagination Unleashed, a Devised Play created by A-State Theatre Students
Feb 14 – Feb 23, 2025

Students will collaborate to create a devised theatre piece inspired by personal experiences and societal themes. With guidance and production support, they’ll explore various elements...

Ride the Cyclone
Ride the Cyclone
Nov 15 – Nov 24, 2024

Ride the Cyclone is a musical that takes the audience on an emotional journey with a small Canadian town’s high school chamber choir. Tragically perishing...

Almost Maine
Almost Maine
Sep 27 – Oct 6, 2024

Almost, Maine, a romantic comedy set in the unique and fictional town of Almost, Maine, is a collection of nine short vignettes. Each vignette explores...

The Revolutionists
The Revolutionists
Apr 12 – Apr 21, 2024

Lauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists April 12-13 and 19-20 at 7:30pmApril 14 and 21 at 2:30pmDirected by DayDay RobinsonSimpson TheatreLauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists is a play that celebrates...

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