The Royal Theatre
111 South Market Street
Benton, AR 72015
The Royal Theatre is a theatre in Benton, AR.
Upcoming Shows
Articles
Review: AUGUST WILSON'S GEM OF THE OCEAN at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock
What did our critic think of AUGUST WILSON'S GEM OF THE OCEAN at The Weekend Theater?…
Review: MURDER AT THE H.O.A. at Grant County Theater in Sheridan
What did our critic think of MURDER AT THE H.O.A. at Grant County Theater?…
Review: DRINKING HABITS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock
What did our critic think of DRINKING HABITS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?…
Review: MAJESTY AND GLORY WITH RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS at St. James UMC In Little Rock
What did our critic think of MAJESTY AND GLORY WITH RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS at St. James UMC In Little Rock?…
Review: HEART'S ANN WILSON WITH TRIPSITTER at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway
What did our critic think of HEART'S ANN WILSON WITH TRIPSITTER at Reynolds Performance Hall?…
Review: ACANSA/ACT 10 MINUTE PLAY SHOWCASE 2026 at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock
The ACANSA Arts Festival of the South is in full swing, and if the sold-out crowd I joined Monday night is any indication, Central Arkansas is ready to celebrate the arts!…
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Texarkana Repertory Company
This year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a day that forever changed our country and the lives of so many people around the world. For those of us who remember September 11, 2001, certain images and emotions never completely leave us. We remember where we were. We remember the fear and uncertain…
Review: ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre in Benton
What did our critic think of ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre?…
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Wildwood Park For The Arts in Little Rock
I get asked a lot about what is my favorite show that I don't mind repeating, and quite often I don't have a real answer. Well, this time I do. COME FROM AWAY has moved into my number one position of shows to see over and over, and this is partly due to the Broadway-worthy performance at Wildwood Pa…
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock
What did our critic think of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?…
Past Shows
The Addams Family
Young Players present The Addams Family, bringing the world's kookiest characters to life on stage. The musical explores the iconic family, teaching that there is no one way a family should look or act. The cast includes Madison Richards as Wednesday Addams, Ken Goodman as...
Cinderella Youth Edition
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Youth Edition is a specially condensed adaptation of the beloved fairytale, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, adapted by Tom Briggs. The story follows Ella, a young woman who lost her father and lives...
Anastasia: The Musical
Anastasia: The Musical follows a brave young woman named Anya as she sets out to discover her past, journeying from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the vibrant streets of 1920s Paris. The show is inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia and...
Newsies
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 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it “A...
Newsies, JR
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 in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by...
ROYAL NIGHT LIVE!
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 Amy Armstrong and Matthew Burns, the event promises a family-friendly evening filled with comedy and music, including...
The Lightning Thief
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 Percy Jackson, a half-blood son of a Greek god, as he embarks on a quest to recover Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt...
MATILDA
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 girl. With a vibrant score by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly, the performance follows Matilda as she navigates a life with...
Titanic - The Musical
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 by Maury Yeston. Book by Peter Stone.
|
Come From Away: An Immersive Experience Actors Theatre of Little Rock (9/23-10/10) |
|
“Men on Boats” By Jaclyn Backhaus Arkansas State University Theatre Department (4/16-4/25) |
|
The Addams Family Musical Wildwood Park For The Arts (10/23-10/31) |
|
Irving Berlin's White Christmas Theatre Collective of NWA (12/04-12/06) |
|
A Streetcar Named Desire Fort Smith Little Theater (9/24-10/03) |
|
“Little Shop of Horrors” Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken Arkansas State University Theatre Department (11/13-11/22) |
|
Scrooge! The Musical Pocket Community Theatre (12/04-12/13) |
|
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Robinson Center (10/20-10/20) |
|
Misery Theatre Collective of NWA (10/16-10/18) |
|
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown Verser Theatre (9/24-9/27) |
