ARKANSAS THEATER REVIEWS

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 ...

What did our critic think of CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall? The young audience didn’t just watch, they participated wholeheartedly, responding to the interactive moments with enthusiasm and delight, clearly having the time of their lives....

Some pieces of music are simply larger than life, and Carmina Burana is definitely one of them. With its thunderous choruses and dramatic storytelling, it’s the kind of work that sends chills through your entire body when performed well. ...

What did our critic think of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at Music Box Lounge Hot Springs?...

What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?...

I'm in love with these territory folks in Oklahoma! and you do not want to say no to securing your tickets for this show. This beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical has found a lively and immersive home with Actors Theatre of Little Rock, running through Saturday, March 14 in the basement of Qua...

When a community unites to tell a story of faith, freedom, and destiny, the result can be nothing short of breathtaking, and that is exactly what unfolded at The Forum Theatre in Jonesboro as The Foundation of Arts, in partnership with Central Baptist and Jonesboro area churches, presented THE PRINC...

The University of Central Arkansas Theatre Department in Conway continues to prove that collegiate theatre can be as intellectually daring as it is artistically fearless with its production of FAR AWAY by Caryl Churchill, which ran February 20-22....

What did our critic think of ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?...

What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at Robinson Center? Now celebrating its 47th season, Ballet Arkansas continues to affirm its role as a cornerstone of Arkansas’s cultural landscape, blending classical tradition with bold artistic innovation....

What did our critic think of SINGLE BLACK FEMALE at University Of Arkansas Pine Bluff Theatre?...

I pride myself in having an eclectic musical education, so even though I may not be old enough to have experienced the political movement of the late 60s and early 70s, I do appreciate the music that was stemmed from there....

Love was unmistakably in the air at Music Box Lounge Valentine’s weekend as audiences gathered for the perfectly timed production of I Do! I Do!. Featuring beloved Hot Spring performers Dan Breshears and Tami Kendall, with Kristen LaMadrid serving as Music Director and pianist, this intima...

What did our critic think of BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?...

Grant County Community Theater in Sheridan has an ample amount of southern sass going on for their production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling, which is directed by Jerry Wayne, and is playing through Sunday, February 22....

From now through Sunday, February 22, The Royal Theatre invites audiences aboard a snowbound locomotive packed with secrets in Murder on the Orient Express, brought to the stage by Ken Ludwig from the legendary mystery by Agatha Christie....

It was a magical evening on Monday, February 9, as Reynolds Performance Hall transformed into something more than just a performance space; it became a shared experience. ...

The Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs loves doing classics, and to start the new year off, they have absolutely delivered with their delightful production of You Can’t Take It With You, running through Sunday, February 15....

To open up the 2026 season, Red Curtain Theatre in Conway has brought the 1936 classic You Can’t Take It With You by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman to life with humor and irresistible charm....

My favorite show of the week came from the Downtown Playmakers Project at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock Saturday, February 7. What made this show so special?...

After a weather delay that pushed opening night back by a week, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN finally arrived at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center from February 5–8, and it was well worth the wait. ...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is one of my favorite musicals, so it didn’t take much to convince me to take a nice Sunday drive to Texarkana to see my friends at the Silvermoon Theatre....

What did our critic think of THE VILLAIN OF PINE HOLLOW at Twin Lakes Playhouse?...

It was so fetch getting to see MEAN GIRLS with Stage 13 at Wildwood Park for the Arts in Little Rock Thursday night, January 22, and thankfully I did, because snowmageddon has hit and canceled the remaining weekend. Lucky for you losers, they have moved the weekend shows to Wednesday, Janu...