Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 23, 2025
To wrap up Season 3 for Actors Theatre of Little Rock, they ended with Hairspray—a show I’ve been wanting to see live for a long time. From December 3–20, this cast brought the beat to the Quapaw United Methodist Church basement, transforming the space into an immersive, joy-filled playground bursting with big hair, bold voices, and infectious energy.
Review: 24 HOUR PLAYS: LITTLE ROCK at CALS Ron Robinson Theater
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 6, 2025
Homecoming. That’s what this past Monday night at CALS Ron Robinson felt like for me. A delightful homecoming where you literally love and adore all your kinfolks. When Theresa invited me to review 24 HOUR PLAYS: LITTLE ROCK, I gladly accepted. Heck! I already had my ticket to attend.
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 29, 2025
With Music and Lyrics by the Queen herself, Book by Patricia Resnick and Directed by my favorite Caelon Colbert, this production follows closely to the movie, or so I was told by the women sitting in front of me and insisted that I immediately watch the movie (I haven’t, but it is on my list).
Review: THE PROM at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 10, 2025
Nothing will get a mama more emotional than watching a child being wronged, and y’all, I was deep in my feels at THE PROM at Actors Theatre of Little Rock, which is running now through June 21. Directed by Caelon Colbert, this vibrant musical, with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, is based on an original concept by Jack Viertel.
Feature: BROADWAY BOUND AWARDS at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - May 9, 2025
The Broadway Bound Awards of Central Arkansas, presented by Celebrity Attractions in partnership with Argenta Contemporary Theatre, is proud to honor the next generation of musical theatre stars with an opportunity of a lifetime.
Review: DREAMGIRLS at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 13, 2024
With Music by Henry Krieger and Books and Lyrics by Tom Even, DREAMGIRLS follows the rise of a fictional 1960s girl group, The Dreams, which was inspired by acts like The Supremes. Effie (Courtney “Coco” Briggs), Deena (Rosa Howard), and Lorrell (Tiara Piggee) enter a talent contest with hopes of launching their singing careers.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Arkansas Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Arkansas Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 13, 2024
The Studio Theatre, 320 W 7th St, in Little Rock, heats things up with ONCE ON THIS ISLAND THE MUSICAL now through June 23. Join them as they take you through a tropical fairytale full of romance, magic, and tragedy. With Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty, and Direction by Caelon Colbert, and based on Rosa Guy's 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a Caribbean retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, you will fall in love with these characters as they struggle through trauma, social status, and colorism.