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What did our critic think of SHE LOVES ME at The Royal Theatre?

The Royal Players present 'SHE LOVES ME' at the Historic Royal Theatre in Benton, AR from February 15-25, 2024. Don't miss this charming and romantic musical comedy with an old-world elegance.

Northern Ballet has released its first inclusive dance film, 'Every Little Thing is a Change.' This groundbreaking film showcases the power of dance to break barriers and promote inclusivity.

A Christmas Story, written by Phillip Grecian and directed by Matthew Burns, comes to the Royal Theatre at 111 S. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas December 7-17th. 

The Royal Players presents Little Women: The Broadway Musical by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickerson and music by Jason Howland.

The glorious music of Puccini remains the principal reason to see the Washington National Opera’s (WNO)current production of the beloved classic opera La bohème. This oft-referenced opera that has influenced everything from the famous film Moonstruck to the hit Broadway musical Rent, must be a fairly faithful revival of the original opera that the WNO presented at the Kennedy Center in 2014 –the original director Peter Kazaras is one again at the helm.  Additionally, the original costumes by Jennifer Moeller (which are appropriate to the updated period), the original choreography by Ben Wright and the original set design by Lee Savage have all been retained. From referencing the program, however, it seems that lighting design by A. J. Guban has been brought in for this production.

Delicious Regency farce Quality Street comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. A co-production from Northern Broadsides and the New Vic Theatre, it can be seen in the Round from 6 to 10 June.

Northern Ballet announced their 2023/24 Season, the first under new Artistic Director Federico Bonelli. Learn more about the lineup here!

Laguna Playhouse announced, in association with Gare St. Lazare, Ireland and the Rubicon Theatre Company, Faline England, Sorcha Fox, Conor Lovett and Joe Spano starring in the rolling Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett.

Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm, with a press opening on Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 pm, running through Sunday, February 12.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’sThe Sound of Music will be broadcast on ABC this Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 7/6c

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre?

Celebrate the season at the Historic Royal Theatre as The Royal Players present A Christmas Carol: The Musical, December 1st-4th and 8th-11th. The production is sponsored by Everett Buick GMC.

Cast members from Birmingham Rep's production of Tartuffe took time out from performances to head to Aston's own Michelin-Starred Chef, Aktar Islam's Opheem to learn how to make one of his famous dishes.

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) today announced the nominees in all 11 categories of the 2022 CAPA Marquee Awards presented by American Electric Power Foundation.

This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The Tony Award winning, best musical Monty Python’s Spamalot is coming to Downtown Benton in search of the Holy Grail. Join King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table at the Historical Royal Theatre March 31st-April 10th. This production is made possible by the sponsorship of Stilwell Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. and Roberson & Associates Insurance. Dates are as follows: March 31st - April 2nd and April 7th-9th at 7pm.

Families can continue their favorite holiday tradition of viewing the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure The Sound of Music this year by tuning in to ABC on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 7/6c.

Ten years of SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED came to an abrupt halt in March. Now Phil Geoffrey Bond prepares for the first-ever film version of his creation to debut on December 26th, care of 54 Below.

Érase una vez… en un teatro de Broadway llamado Martin Beck Theatre, se estrenaba el musical INTO THE WOODS en 1987 un día como hoy con un reparto de lujo, un libreto excelente de mano de James Lapine y una partitura que permanecería en el imaginario colectivo desde entonces como una de las grandes obras maestras de Stephen Sondheim.