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Feature: BROADWAY BOUND AWARDS 2026 at Robinson Center in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - May 20, 2026

There is nothing that sends my theatre-loving heart into full jazz hands mode quite like watching young performers step into the spotlight and belt their way toward Broadway dreams, and the 2026 Broadway Bound Awards, presented by Celebrity Attractions in partnership with Stage 13, was an absolutely dazzling reminder that the future of musical theatre in Arkansas is sparkling brighter than the marquee lights on Broadway Theatre.

Review: STAGE 13 PRE-PROFESSIONAL SHOWCASE 2026 at Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - May 16, 2026

What did our critic think of STAGE 13 PRE-PROFESSIONAL SHOWCASE 2026 at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?

Review: HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION at Pulaski Academy High School in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 23, 2026

What did our critic think of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION at Pulaski Academy High School?

Review: MEAN GIRLS with Stage 13 At Wildwood Park For The Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 25, 2026

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, January 28, so if you already bought tickets, they were automatically moved for you, and you do not want to miss this show! 

Feature: Arkansas Theatre Year in Review for 2025
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 5, 2026

Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS with Stage 13 at Wildwood Park For The Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 28, 2025

What did our critic think of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Wildwood Park For The Arts?

Review: WILLY WONKA JR at Pulaski Academy High School in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 8, 2025

What did our critic think of WILLY WONKA JR at Pulaski Academy High School?

Feature: Students Reflect on ALICE BY HEART, Broadway Bound Awards, and Theatrical Journey at Pulaski Academy High School
by Theresa Bertram - May 15, 2025

Pulaski Academy’s theatre program is truly a standout gem in Arkansas’s educational arts scene. They not only invest in high production value and quality storytelling, but also consistently nurture student talent with such evident care and professionalism. 

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: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Wildwood Park For The Arts
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 19, 2024

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Wildwood Park For The Arts?

Review: SWEENEY TODD: DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET At Wildwood Park For The Arts
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 13, 2023

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD: DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Wildwood Park For The Arts?

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Pulaski Academy Theatre Department
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 18, 2023

What did our critic think of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Pulaski Academy Theatre Department?

Review: 13 THE MUSICAL at The Studio Theatre Raises the Bar for All-Teenage Casts
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 6, 2022

What did our critic think of 13 THE MUSICAL at The Studio Theatre?

Cast and Dates Announced for 2021 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2021

Returning for the 2021 holiday season, Big League Productions, Inc. has announced the tour dates and cast of the critically acclaimed national tour of A Christmas Story, The Musical. The tour will open for preview performances in Waterbury, CT, followed by a two-week sit down in Boston, and engagements in Baltimore and Durham, NC.

BWW Interview: Cast of WILLY WONKA JR. at Arkansas Repertory Theatre tells of experiences
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 19, 2019

For the candy lover in all of us, the Arkansas Repertory Theater, will present Willy Wonka Jr., their first all-kids cast on the main stage June 21-30.

Local Youth Take The Rep MainStage In WILLY WONKA, JR.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2019

A local cast of 39 young actors will present Willy Wonka Jr. on the MainStage at Arkansas Repertory Theatre this summer. The production, which runs June 21-30, is based on the classic tale by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.