ROYAL THEATRE

by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2026

The Royal Players will present Murder on the Orient Express, Agatha Christie’s celebrated mystery adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, at The Royal Theatre in historic downtown Benton. ...

by Theresa Bertram - January 12, 2026

Welcome to 2026! To kick off the new year, I headed to The Royal Theatre in Benton for The Young Players’ production of DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL, directed by the amazing Justin A. Pike—and what a magical way to start the year. ...

by Theresa Bertram - January 05, 2026

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by Theresa Bertram - December 27, 2025

What did our critic think of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre?...

by A.A. Cristi - December 22, 2025

Young Players Second Stage at The Royal Theatre will present Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, a youth production based on the Disney Channel film. Performances will take place at The Royal Theatre in Benton, Arkansas....

by Stephi Wild - November 11, 2025

Celebrate the season at the Historic Royal Theatre as The Royal Players present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical This funny and heartwarming musical is based on the play by Barbara Robinson....

by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2025

The Royal Theatre will host its 6th Annual Royal Haunted House beginning October 16 and running through Halloween night. Sponsored by Arvest Bank, the haunted attraction has been recognized as Arkansas’s top haunt by ArkansasHauntedHouses.com and Haunts.com from 2021–2024....

by Theresa Bertram - September 18, 2025

During my time of writing reviews for The Royal Theatre in Benton, I have seen so many wonderful productions, but.... JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSCIAL may be my favorite! From the first time I heard Frank Wildhorn’s sweeping score, this show has held a special place in my heart, and seeing it brought to l...

by Michael Major - August 25, 2025

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....

by Theresa Bertram - August 14, 2025

‘And the world will know...’ how much I love going to the Royal Theatre in Benton. I love the theatre troupe, I love their program they cultivate with The Young Players, I love their concession stand, and I love their programming. ...