COMMUNITY ARTS ASSOCIATION OF CONWAY - THE LANTERN THEATRE

by Theresa Bertram - May 31, 2026

What did our critic think of RYAN HARMON at Reynolds Performance Hall?...

by Theresa Bertram - May 31, 2026

What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?...

by Theresa Bertram - May 28, 2026

Written by Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek writer David West Read, the musical flips the script on Romeo and Juliet by allowing Juliet to continue her story after Romeo’s death....

by Theresa Bertram - May 26, 2026

Excitement filled the theatre from the area schools Saturday night, May 23, as they cheered on their finalists at Walton Arts Center’s second annual Diamond Awards. From deafening applause to waving signs and proud tears from directors, families, and classmates, the evening felt less like a compet...

by Theresa Bertram - May 23, 2026

What did our critic think of TASKMASTER ARKANSAS at Birdie's Cabaret Theater & Lounge?...

by Theresa Bertram - May 16, 2026

What did our critic think of STAGE 13 PRE-PROFESSIONAL SHOWCASE 2026 at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?...

by Theresa Bertram - May 13, 2026

What did our critic think of ARTISTRY IN MOTION at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center?...

by Theresa Bertram - May 11, 2026

Intimate settings are my favorite way to experience a show, and combining Birdie’s Cabaret Theater and Lounge in North Little Rock with powerhouse performers Cliff & Susan was a recipe for a truly unforgettable evening....

by Theresa Bertram - May 08, 2026

Twin Lakes Playhouse in Mountain Home delivered a laugh-out-loud hit with Play On! by Rick Abbot, and honestly, the longer the show went on, the harder the audience laughed. Running April 17 through May 3, this delightful backstage comedy proved that chaos can be absolutely magical when it is placed...

by Theresa Bertram - May 06, 2026

Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock is the perfect place for Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville, which runs through May 23. The stage becomes a whirlwind of disguises, mystery, madness, and nonstop laughter, while the dining room buzzes with the warm, welcoming energy that has made Murry's Dinner Playho...