About the Theatre
Located at 405 Main Street, in the heart of North Little Rock’s Argenta Arts District, the Argenta Contemporary Theatre serves as a centerpiece of a vibrant artistic community. From crowd-pleasing musicals to vibrant new works to theatrical classics, there is truly something for everyone to love on the ACT stage.
But, there is so much more to this state of the art facility than just our top-notch plays and musicals!
Argenta also coordinates educational programs for all ages, hosts community and cultural events, and is available as a flexible venue for weddings, events, performances and more. Founded in 2010 by Vincent Insalaco and Judy Tenenbaum, The Argenta Contemporary Theatre strives to bring performance and participation in the arts to Central Arkansas now, and for generations to come.
by Theresa Bertram - March 26, 2026
Out of all the musicals I see, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is one of those rare favorites I never tire of revisiting, and this newest production, which features many of my favorite performers, feels right at home at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock....
by Theresa Bertram - March 26, 2026
At the intimate and ever-vibrant Music Box Lounge in Hot Springs, GLITTER & GRIT proved to be far more than a cabaret; it was a fearless deep dive into the messy, magnificent complexity of being human. ...
by Theresa Bertram - March 25, 2026
Oh, the thinks you can think when a school like Conway Christian dives headfirst into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss! From March 13–15, Conway Christian School’s production of SEUSSICAL JR. blossomed into a technicolor celebration of imagination, friendship, and the power of believing in the u...
by Theresa Bertram - March 25, 2026
I don’t know why The Lion King evokes such powerful emotions in me, but every time that opening chant begins and the world of the Pride Lands comes to life, something in my heart completely surrenders. ...
by Theresa Bertram - March 23, 2026
What did our critic think of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION at Pulaski Academy High School?...
by Theresa Bertram - March 23, 2026
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Walton Arts Center?...
by Theresa Bertram - March 18, 2026
What did our critic think of MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN at Reynolds Performance Hall?...
by Theresa Bertram - March 18, 2026
Arkansas Repertory Theatre continues to prove that its stage is not only a home for compelling storytelling but also a vibrant platform for cultural celebration, and PROUD! 2026: VOICES OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE is a powerful example....
by Theresa Bertram - March 14, 2026
What did our critic think of GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Wildwood Park For The Arts?...
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 ...
Past Shows
Back by popular demand! Come join Ralphie and his quirky family in this musical adaptation of the beloved holiday classic! With catchy songs and all...
The SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an electrifying celebration of girl power! Come...
Based on the hit film with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, this hilarious and empowering story follows three working women who take control of...
This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. He...
Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of...
Dewey Finn is a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a...
Eliza Doolittle is a young flower seller with an unmistakable Cockney accent which keeps her in the lower rungs of Edwardian society. When Professor Henry...
Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a...
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers,...
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she...
OUR TOWN is a 1938 metatheatrical three-act play by American playwright Thornton Wilder. This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama tells the story of the fictional American small...
The musical follows acclaimed actress Desiree Armfeldt and the two men vying for her affection. There is a complicated web of jealousy between them and...
The classic holiday tale of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge returns to ACT for it's final annual production in 2021. You'll be filled with the...
One of the most beloved musicals of all time! An exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face...
There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz's iconic and unforgetable musical masterpiece. You...
At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing, and anything is possible. Set in the melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly...
The classic tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge's journey to redemption is told in this annual production of the Charles Dickens classic, adapted by Little Rock playwright...
Big River is a big, rousing musical based on Mark Twain’s timeless classic. You'll get swept down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn...
Don't miss this classic story playing April 17-28 at Argenta Community Theater. For tickets call 501-353-1443 or click the link to purchase online: http://bit.ly/ToKillAMockingbirdTICKETS...
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