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Review: LOVERLY: THE BROADWAY OF LERNER AND LOEWE (AND LANE) at OVATIONS
by Brett Cullum - Feb 12, 2026

You are in a room with eight excellent performers doing songs purely for the joy of getting to sing them for an audience.

Review: SOUNDS SUSPICIOUS....A MUSICAL MYSTERY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 11, 2026

My favorite show of the week came from the Downtown Playmakers Project at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock Saturday, February 7. What made this show so special?

Review: BARD AT THE BAR - MACBETH at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 20, 2026

If you think Macbeth is all doom, gloom, and high school English class trauma, Bard at the Bar is here to gleefully prove you wrong. Presented by Actors Theatre of Little Rock at Fassler Hall in Little Rock Thursday, January 15, and directed by Emily Swenskie, this abridged and laugh-out-loud funny take on Shakespeare’s Scottish tragedy became a fast-paced, clever, and wildly entertaining night out that had the audience laughing almost nonstop. 

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 8, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 31, 2025

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 16, 2024

To close out the holiday season, the Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock presents A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL now through December 22, to a sold-out crowd, and rightfully so. The talent level for this production is through the roof, with a cast that brings extraordinary energy and charm to this timeless holiday tale. My adoration grows and grows with each visit, and I am continually impressed by the magic this theatre creates. 

Review: MY FAIR LADY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 16, 2024

Capturing our hearts once again, the Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock presents Lerner and Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY, a theatrical masterpiece that celebrates resilience, personal growth, and the power of language, running through Saturday, Oct. 19. Directed by the amazing Vincent Insalaco, this Pygmalion adaptation gets a girl power face lift that has you cheering for her transformation in order to gain a better life.

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 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: GODSPELL at Argenta Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 28, 2024

What did our critic think of GODSPELL at Argenta Community Theatre? With Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Direction by Vincent Insalaco and Music Direction by the amazing Bob Bidewell, this collective group of artists brings a powerful story to the stage through song, dance, and dramady that will sear onto your Christian heart and ignite the passion to sustain you throughout the rest of Lent.    

Review: ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 At Wildwood Park For The Arts
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 19, 2023

ALL IS CALM was a powerful piece of military art that featured twelve amazing voices that told their tale with heart and emotion that moved me to tears.  

Lyric Stage to Present CINDERELLA in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 10, 2023

Lyric Stage will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version) August 24-27, 2023 at the Majestic Theatre.

Review: LYSISTRATA at The Weekend Theater
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 29, 2023

What did our critic think of LYSISTRATA at The Weekend Theater?

2023 Inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest Set For August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023

The Festival will feature more than 30 acts – including some of the best bands in the business, headlined by Spyro Gyra and featuring nationally celebrated talents such as Evelyn Champagne King, Dave Bennett Quartet, Freddie Fox and Tim Cunningham.

Lyric Stage to Present SETH'S BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES starring Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023

Lyric Stage will present Seth's Broadway Concert Series: starring Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7:30 pm.

Disney's TARZAN to be Presented at Lyric Stage in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023

Lyric Stage will present Disney’s TARZAN May 18-21, 2023 at the historic Majestic Theatre.

Lyric Stage to Present Epic Romance AIDA for Valentine's Day
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2023

Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with one of the best love stories of all time: Elton John & Time Rice's AIDA. Lyric Stage is proud to celebrate Black History Month with this musical February 15-19, 2023 at The Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas.

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Argenta Community Theatre Gets You in the Holiday Mood
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 10, 2022

What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Argenta Community Theatre?

Rogers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Comes to Main Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022

Main Street Theater (MST) is bringing the delightful musical Cinderella to Houston for the holidays. This Rogers & Hammerstein classic has brought joy to people of all ages over the years. In fact, the 80th anniversary of the partnership of Rodgers & Hammerstein is being celebrated this year.

Review: Matthew Belopavlovich's GOING TO THE TOP at the Tampa Fringe
by Peter Nason - Jul 30, 2022

Based on real life events, it's a coming out story that needs to be expanded to be able to feel the full emotional weight.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Announced At Main Street Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2022

This summer. Main Street Theater is bringing to the stage the high-flying, adventure-filled musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, based on the much-loved, iconic film! “Never say 'no' to adventures,” says Grandpa Potts.