Arkansas Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Batesville Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - October 12, 2024

What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at Batesville Community Thatre?...

Review: NIGHTFALL WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE at The Pocket Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - October 08, 2024

Welcome to October! To open up the holiday season of shows, BroadwayWorld headed to my favorite Arkansas town, Hot Springs, where we joined our friends at The Pocket Community Theatre to see NIGHTFALL WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE by Eric Coble and Directed by David Fleming and Jodi Tooke, who was styling in...

Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia
by Theresa Bertram - October 02, 2024

What did our critic think of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia?...

Review: ALONE TOGETHER at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - October 01, 2024

What did our critic think of ALONE TOGETHER at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?...

Review: SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Ouachita Baptist University Verser Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - September 29, 2024

What did our critic think of SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Ouachita Baptist University Verser Theatre?...

Review: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL at The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - September 29, 2024

What did our critic think of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL at The Studio Theatre?...

Review: HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE MUSICAL at Texarkana Repertory Company
by Theresa Bertram - September 26, 2024

What did our critic think of HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE MUSICAL at Texarkana Repertory Company?...

Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Fort Smith Little Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - September 25, 2024

What did our critic think of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Fort Smith Little Theatre?...

Review: PETER PAN THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - September 24, 2024

Celebrity Attractions brought Central Arkansas another fabulous show with PETER PAN, which flew onto the Robinson Center stage Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15, to entertain an audience full of fairy believers, and we were not disappointed. Directed by Lonny Price, this magical experience tappe...

Review: THE SUNSHINE BOYS at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - September 19, 2024

Downtown North Little Rock may be the coolest place to hang out in Arkansas. The dining choices are amazing, the people are a lot of fun, and there is always something going on. Currently, you can go party with them during the 9th Annual ACANSA festival – Arts Festival of the South. Now through Satu...

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - September 19, 2024

One of the things I love about the Actors Theatre of Little Rock is that they aren’t afraid to address the serious topics. During their short time of existence, they have covered race, sexuality, murder, the supernatural, Shakespeare, just to name a few....

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - September 19, 2024

What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall?...

Review: ALL MY SONS at Twin Lakes Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - September 18, 2024

What did our critic think of ALL MY SONS at Twin Lakes Playhouse?...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Forum
by Theresa Bertram - September 16, 2024

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Forum?...

Review: PSYCHO BEACH PARTY at The Weekend Theater
by Theresa Bertram - September 13, 2024

What did our critic think of PSYCHO BEACH PARTY at The Weekend Theater?...

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at TheatreSquared
by Theresa Bertram - September 11, 2024

To open Season 19 at TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St, in Fayetteville, this amazing gem has brought another classic to the masses. For our viewing pleasure, A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry, the first African-American woman to be produced on Broadway, is running now through  Sunday, Sept. ...

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - September 08, 2024

What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?...

Review: CHICAGO & EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE TAKE NORTH LITTLE ROCK THROUGH DECADES OF HITS at Simmons Bank Arena
by Theresa Bertram - August 29, 2024

Their blend of rock, jazz, and brass elements has created some of the most memorable and innovative music in the industry, and the emotions that they elicited from their fans (including myself) were electrifying. This is a very fleeting moment that I will never forget....

Review: INSPECTOR SNOW AND TOTO, TOO at The Lantern Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - August 26, 2024

What did our critic think of INSPECTOR SNOW AND TOTO, TOO at The Lantern Theatre?...

Review: HAMILTON THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center
by Theresa Bertram - August 23, 2024

Truthfully, it is big shoes to fill when the expectation on a show is so high due to how accessible the Broadway show was to us, but the new Angelica cast blew us all away.  We soaked in every emotion they were giving us, and there were many tears all around me during the sad moments. ...

Review: HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - August 22, 2024

Magical! The Royal Theatre, 111 S Market St, in Benton, brought pure, heart wrenching magic with their production of HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, based on the Victor Hugo novel and Book by Peter Parnell, with songs from the Disney film written by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. Because I have not read...

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL JR at Studio 42 & Co
by Theresa Bertram - August 20, 2024

Based in Manila, which is just about as far northeast as you can go before driving into Missouri, Studio 42 & Co can be found fostering transformative experiences that nurture personal growth, creative expression, and collaborative skills in their young performers. This is true for their most recent...

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Red Curtain Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - August 19, 2024

The dedicated and passionate members stands as a testament to the remarkable creativity and spirit that define our local theater scene. This group is amazing! ...

Review: ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION at The Joint Comedy Theater
by Theresa Bertram - August 19, 2024

My favorite comedians are at it again, except this time they have a political theme in honor of the upcoming elections. The Main Thing Comedy Trio at The Joint Comedy Theater, 301 Main St #102, in North Little Rock, bring to you ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION, and you have one more weekend, Aug. 23 & 24, to c...

Review: JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - August 16, 2024

What did our critic think of JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?...