WALTON ARTS CENTER

by Theresa Bertram - April 21, 2026

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

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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 ...

by Theresa Bertram - April 11, 2026

What did our critic think of ROOTED IN OUR HISTORY: INSPIRED BY OUR DREAMS at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater?...

by Theresa Bertram - April 09, 2026

There’s something wonderfully magical about stepping into the world of Into the Woods, and Studio 42 & Co transported audiences straight into that enchanted forest with their ambitious production at The Forum Theatre, running April 2–5. Directed by Dylan Poe, with Assistant Director Camryn Count...

by Theresa Bertram - April 06, 2026

Although I didn’t get the chance to catch the Purple Cast, if the Blue Cast is any indication, I can only imagine they delivered just as fiercely—because what I witnessed was nothing short of gripping....