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Review: MEL BROOKS' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 23, 2025

Have you ever laughed so hard you nearly spit out your custom made green pina colada? That’s the kind of delightfully zany fun waiting for you at Young Frankenstein, now playing at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock through November 8. With Mel Brooks’ outrageous humor, toe-tapping musical numbers, and Murry’s signature blend of good food and great theatre, this production is an absolute scream—literally. 

Full Cast Set For Tom Stoppard's INDIAN INK at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Tom Stoppard's Indian Ink. Directed by Jonathan Kent the show will run at Hampstead Theatre this December.

Review: OUR 1972, Riverside Studios
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 26, 2025

Politics, queer love and identity combine in Josh Maughan's quietly charming play Our 1972.​​​​​​​ Cricket nut Ben and academic Andy meet on the train travelling to start new lives at the London School of Economics. Ben has broken up with his girlfriend, Andy is wary of new relationships, having been stung by a previous queer experience at home. They form an awkward friendship, which quickly becomes a passionate relationship.

Review: LEADING LADIES at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - May 9, 2025

Date night is always a fun time at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock, and from now until May 24, Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies will have you laughing as they deliver a delightful evening of farcical comedy, blending theatrical wit with a tasty dinner that will have you going back for seconds.

Review: SOCIAL SECURITY at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 12, 2025

Just in time for the Valentine season, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock presents a heartwarming comedy that proves it’s never too late to fall in love. Social Security by Andrew Bergman runs through Saturday, March 8, offering the perfect date night opportunity.

Review: RIPCORD at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 24, 2025

What did our critic think of RIPCORD at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?

Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 4, 2024

Nothing says Christmas like going to Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock for a festive evening of delicious food and heartwarming entertainment. With its cozy atmosphere and wonderful hospitality, Murry’s creates the perfect setting to celebrate the season with family and friends. Now through New Year’s Eve, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is lighting up the stage with its timeless music, dazzling choreography, and a story that captures the true spirit of the holidays. Don’t miss your chance to make this magical show part of your holiday celebration! 

Review: ALONE TOGETHER at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 2, 2024

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

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 8, 2024

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

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 23, 2024

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?

Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN THE MUSICAL at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 7, 2024

What did our critic think of GRUMPY OLD MEN THE MUSICAL at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?

Review: EVERYBODY LOVES OPAL at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 16, 2024

This cast is professional grade. As an ensemble, they are tight and respond well with each other. I loved watching them all interact and go through the scenes. They kept the dialogue flowing and comical.

Review: ADDAMS FAMILY THE MUSICAL at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 22, 2023

What did our critic think of ADDAMS FAMILY THE MUSICAL at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?

Reimagining of THE THREEPENNY OPERA Comes to The Cockpit This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

OVO, the award-winning theatre production company, presents a riotous and rough reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s zany musical The ThreePenny Opera at The Cockpit this September. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

THE THREEPENNY OPERA Comes to the Cockpit
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

OVO, the award winning St Albans-based production company, and The Cockpit, London’s theatre of ideas and disruptive panache, present an inventive new production of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s seminal musical The Threepenny Opera.  

Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - May 7, 2023

What did our critic think of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?

Review: TED SWINDLEY'S HONKY TONK ANGELS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 3, 2023

What did our critic think of TED SWINDLEY'S HONKY TONK ANGELS at Murry's Dinner Playhouse? It wasn't God who made HONKY TONK ANGELS, but Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col Glenn Rd, in Little Rock, has definitely done a great job assembling a cast that is Heavenly. Written by Ted Swindley, this trio of women, along with their band, will charm and delight you from now through April 22, with songs from artists like Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Pam Tillis, and many others. Bring your appetite and follow the girls as they leave their familiar lives behind to chase their dreams in Music City.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 26, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; Beef & Boards Dinner Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; at Booth Tarkington Civic Theater Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.