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“Men on Boats” By Jaclyn Backhaus

“Men on Boats” By Jaclyn Backhaus

Apr 16 – Apr 25, 2027

Directed by: DayDay Robinson Content Advisory Contains strong language, adult themes, and discussions of historical representation. Rating PG-13

Review: LERNER & LOEWE'S CAMELOT at Ouachita Little Theatre in Mena

Review: LERNER & LOEWE'S CAMELOT at Ouachita Little Theatre in Mena

by Theresa Bertram · August 5, 2026

I absolutely love discovering hidden theatre gems, and Ouachita Little Theatre is exactly that! Nestled at the foot of Rich Mountain near the Oklahoma border, this charming community theatre continues to surprise me with the incredible talent it produces. Every visit reminds me that you don't have t…

Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Red Curtain Theatre in Conway

Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Red Curtain Theatre in Conway

by Theresa Bertram · August 3, 2026

Even though I love me some Dolly Parton, I have never seen 9 to 5 the movie. I know—that probably shocks a lot of people! Somehow, one of Dolly's most iconic films has slipped through the cracks for me. …

Review: ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Arts One Presents in Springdale

Review: ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Arts One Presents in Springdale

by Theresa Bertram · July 30, 2026

Some community theatre productions are excellent. Others make you forget you're watching community theatre altogether. Anastasia the Musical, presented by Arts One Presents at the Pat Ellison Performing Arts Center in Springdale through Sunday, August 2, firmly belongs in that second category.…

Past 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 hatch a plan to impersonate the long-lost heirs of a dying heiress, things...

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 Native representation. The Thanksgiving Play skewers cultural missteps, performative...

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 somewhat meddlesome) heroine who sets out to play matchmaker among her friends—only to discover love has...

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 who dreams of escaping her servitude and attending the royal ball. Cinderella’s wish comes true with the help of her Fairy...

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 of theatre, refine their ideas, and create a cohesive narrative. Through teamwork and creative...

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 in a roller coaster accident, their souls are given a chance to compete for a final prize in a bizarre contest hosted by a...

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 a different aspect of love and relationships through the quirky encounters of the town’s residents on a cold, clear night under...

The Revolutionists

The Revolutionists

Apr 12 – Apr 21, 2024

Lauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists April 12-13 and 19-20 at 7:30pm April 14 and 21 at 2:30pm Directed by DayDay Robinson Simpson Theatre Lauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists is a play that celebrates the strength and resilience of women during the French Revolution. The play...

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Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches in Arkansas Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches
Actors Theatre of Little Rock (8/05-8/22)
Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait at Walmart AMP in Arkansas Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait at Walmart AMP
Walmart AMP (10/28-10/28)
Sweeney Todd- the Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Arkansas Sweeney Todd- the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Pocket Community Theatre (8/07-8/16)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Arkansas Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (2/05-2/07)
Wait Until Dark in Arkansas Wait Until Dark
Pocket Community Theatre (10/02-10/11)
“An Evening of New Works” by Arkansas State University Student Playwrights in Arkansas “An Evening of New Works” by Arkansas State University Student Playwrights
Arkansas State University Theatre Department (2/19-2/21)
The Addams Family Musical in Arkansas The Addams Family Musical
Wildwood Park For The Arts (10/23-10/31)
Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait in Arkansas Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait
Walmart AMP (10/28-10/28)
Hamilton (Angelica Company) in Arkansas Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Robinson Center Music Hall (8/25-9/01)
“Men on Boats” By Jaclyn Backhaus in Arkansas “Men on Boats” By Jaclyn Backhaus
Arkansas State University Theatre Department (4/16-4/25)