PERSEVERANCE THEATRE

by Theresa Bertram - March 13, 2026

Every time I get invited to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to see one of their Theatre for Young Audiences productions, my inner child starts bouncing with anticipation. The moment the lights dim, I find myself completely immersed in the story unfolding onstage, so much so that I forget I am well ...

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....

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. ...

by Theresa Bertram - March 09, 2026

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

by Theresa Bertram - March 07, 2026

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

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...

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...

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....

by Theresa Bertram - March 01, 2026

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

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....