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Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Royal Theatre in Benton
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 19, 2026

From now through Sunday, February 22, The Royal Theatre invites audiences aboard a snowbound locomotive packed with secrets in Murder on the Orient Express, brought to the stage by Ken Ludwig from the legendary mystery by Agatha Christie.

The Royal Players To Present MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS At The Royal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026

The Royal Players will present Murder on the Orient Express, Agatha Christie’s celebrated mystery adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, at The Royal Theatre in historic downtown Benton.

Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES JR at The Royal Theatre in Benton
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 7, 2025

When it comes to summer programming, The Royal Theatre in Benton has proven that they are absolute geniuses. Their commitment to youth involvement is unmatched—case in point: they didn’t just choose to produce Disney’s Newsies (running August 7–17), they also just wrapped up a high-energy, heart-stealing production of Newsies Jr., which I had the delight of catching on Friday, August 1.

NEWSIES JR. Comes to the Young Players
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Now is the time to seize the day! The Young Players Presents Disney’s Newsies, JR. Performances will begin in July. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 10, 2025

If you're looking for a few of your favorite things this June, make sure one of them is a ticket to The Sound of Music at The Royal Theatre in Benton.

Young Players to Present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS JR. Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024

Don't miss the talented casts of MARY POPPINS JR. presented by Young Players. Join us for a magical performance at the Historic Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton, Arkansas.

Take A Risk On New Works At PLAYFEST 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2019

The Basel-Kiene Family joins City Beverages in presenting PlayFest. Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF's PlayFest 2019 is set for November 1 a?" 3 and 8 a?" 9, 2019 and features seven readings of new plays in development.

Take A Risk On New Works At Orlando PLAYFEST 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2019

The Basel-Kiene Family joins City Beverages in presenting PlayFest. Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF's PlayFest 2019 is set for November 1 a?" 3 and 8 a?" 9, 2019 and features seven readings of new plays in development. At the two-weekend festival, patrons will experience ground-breaking new works while participating in the creative process. Tickets to individual PlayFest readings ($10) may be purchased online at orlandoshakes.org, by phone at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street). PlayFest Passes ($56) and PlayFest VIP Passes ($100) are on sale now and may be purchased by phone or in person.