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Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - April 23, 2026

Murder with a touch of manners have arrived in delightfully dapper fashion at The Weekend Theater, where A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder—running through May 3—proves that sometimes climbing the social ladder requires a little… creative problem solving. Under the direction of David Wea...

Review: AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - April 23, 2026

There is something undeniably electric about walking down into the basement of Actors Theatre of Little Rock at Quapaw United Methodist Church, because you immediately know you are about to experience theatre in its most raw and intimate form. That immersive magic is exactly what makes their product...

Review: FREEDOM! with the River City Men's Chorus at St. James UMC In Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - April 23, 2026

What did our critic think of FREEDOM! at St. James UMC In Little Rock?...

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Little Rock Christian Academy


by Theresa Bertram - April 21, 2026

What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at Little Rock Christian Academy?...

Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS: YOUTH EDITION at Red Curtain Theatre


by Theresa Bertram - April 20, 2026

Once upon a time, in a cozy corner of Conway, a magical kingdom came to life onstage, and it’s exactly why I so love returning to Red Curtain Theatre. There is something truly special about the way this space invites audiences into its stories, creating an atmosphere where imagination flourishes a...

Review: IRVING BERLIN'S ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at The Royal Theatre in Benton


by Theresa Bertram - April 17, 2026

There’s no business like show business, and The Royal Theatre is proving exactly that with its lively, crowd-pleasing production of Annie Get Your Gun, running now through April 19. Nestled in the heart of downtown Benton, this historic venue once again transforms into a toe-tapping Wild West spec...

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at The Lyric Theater in Harrison


by Theresa Bertram - April 17, 2026

There are musicals that entertain, and then there are musicals that reach into your chest, grab hold of your heart, and refuse to let go. Next to Normal, now playing at The Historic Lyric Theater in Harrison through Sunday, April 19, does exactly that in this powerful collaboration between the Ozark...

Review: WICKED at Robinson Center in Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - April 16, 2026

A magical wonderland full of pinks and greens have hit the Robinson Center Performance Hall stage, and it is nothing short of spellbinding. I have always been a fan of The Wizard of Oz, but for some reason, I was never able to make it to see Wicked at the movies or on Broadway. ...

Review: RADIUM GIRLS at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center


by Theresa Bertram - April 15, 2026

There is something undeniably powerful about young artists taking ownership of a story, and with Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory, the North Little Rock High School Theatre Department does exactly that, delivering a production that is as haunting as it is inspiring. Completely student-led and directed b...

Review: GODSPELL at The Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs


by Theresa Bertram - April 13, 2026

Sunday school lessons have never been so groovy as Godspell, conceived by John-Michael Tebelak with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and The Pocket Community Theatre brings it to life with a joyous spirit that makes every moment feel personal and uplifting. Running through Sunday, 19, this ...

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Newsies
Newsies
Aug 7 – Aug 17, 2025

They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines... Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012...

Newsies, JR
Newsies, JR
Jul 24 – Aug 3, 2025

Disney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys...

ROYAL NIGHT LIVE!
May 3

ROYAL NIGHT LIVE is a one-night-only fundraising event taking place at The Royal Theatre, featuring performances by the Royal Players of all ages. Directed by...

The Lightning Thief
Jan 9 – Jan 19, 2025

The Royal Theatre Young Players Second Stage presents The Lightning Thief from January 9 to 19, 2025. This adaptation of Rick Riordan's best-selling book follows...

MATILDA
Sep 5 – Sep 15, 2024

The Royal Theatre will stage Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, a tale that explores the power of imagination through the trials of a gifted young...

Titanic - The Musical
Titanic - The Musical
Feb 9 – Feb 19, 2023

Epic and majestic, with moments of heartbreaking intimacy, Titanic captures the triumph and tragedy of the hopeful passengers on the ill-fated Ship of Dreams. Music and Lyrics...

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