Review: INTO THE WOODS at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 14, 2025
I have loved Into the Woods ever since I saw the 1987 production on PBS. The way it mashed up all those fairy tales into one story completely blew my mind — and then when most of the characters died, I couldn’t believe it. It was wild. Honestly, I still think it’s wild, and I’m still obsessed. So, when I heard that my favorite, Bob Bidewell, was directing this Stephen Sondheim classic (Book by James LaPine) at The Royal Theatre in Benton — playing through Sunday, March 16 — I knew I was ready to go back Into the Woods.
Review Roundup: HELL'S KITCHEN Opens on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2024
Let's hear it for New York! The new Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif is now playing at the Shubert Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying!
Review Roundup: STEREOPHONIC Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2024
The new rock n' roll-centric play Stereophonic brings the drama of the recording studio to life at Broadway’s Golden Theatre, opening tonight! See what the critics had to say!
Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY At The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 12, 2023
I love this cast. Seriously! They cracked me up. I was, of course, familiar with the story already, so I was able to fully enjoy seeing what the actors brought to their roles, and they really embraced the over-the-top qualities of their characters.
Sid Pattni Wins 2023 Kennedy Prize
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 2, 2023
Indian Australian visual artist Sid Pattni has been awarded the 2023 Kennedy Prize with a thought-provoking portrait of Kurdish refugee, Mostafa 'Moz' Azimitabar, who fled war and was held in detention at Manus Island for over six years.
The Royal Players Present TITANIC The Musical Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023
Titanic sets sail on The Royal Theatre's stage February 9-19 and is co-sponsored by Terry Cole Trucking and MySaline.com. Titanic The Musical is a story and book written by Peter Stone with Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston.
Review Roundup: SOME LIKE IT HOT Opens on Broadway!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 12, 2022
Critics are weighing in on SOME LIKE IT HOT, the brand-new Broadway musical comedy featuring a book by Matthew López & Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, which opened on Broadway Sunday, December 11th at the Shubert Theatre.
Kennedy Art Prize Winner Announced
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022
An initially intended painting of fresh flowers that left Australian visual artist Byron Copland dissatisfied has won the 2022 Kennedy Prize for its inherent and thought-provoking take on beauty.