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What did our critic think of STAGE 13 PRE-PROFESSIONAL SHOWCASE 2026 at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?

What did our critic think of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION at Pulaski Academy High School?

It was so fetch getting to see MEAN GIRLS with Stage 13 at Wildwood Park for the Arts in Little Rock Thursday night, January 22, and thankfully I did, because snowmageddon has hit and canceled the remaining weekend. Lucky for you losers, they have moved the weekend shows to Wednesday, January 28, so if you already bought tickets, they were automatically moved for you, and you do not want to miss this show! 

What did our critic think of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Wildwood Park For The Arts?

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss and directed by Tanner Oglesby, this show is anything but your typical musical. Yes, there’s singing (and honey, these Queens don’t just sing—they slay), there’s dancing (more like a night out at the club than a polished Broadway routine), and there’s acting (delivered with a wink and plenty of sass).

What did our critic think of GREASE THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?

My favorite beauty pageant by far is in AMERICAN BEAUTY, which was presented at The Weekend Theater, 1001 W 7th St, Little Rock, April 19-May 5. With Music and Lyrics by Arkansan Michael Rice (born in Monticello and has since conquered the Broadway world), this musical celebrates the participants both on and off the pageant stage with all of its complexities that goes with it. It was humorous, the music brought out all the emotions, and the girls were absolutely amazing! 

The Historic Royal Theatre will bring FOOTLOOSE to the stage in 2024, performed by the Young Players Second Stage.

The Studio Theatre is set to stage The Little Mermaid Jr. from Thursday, March 10 through Sunday, March 20, 2022. All Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are scheduled for 7:30pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2:30pm.

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced that single tickets are now on sale for A Charlie Brown Christmas. The whole Peanuts gang comes to life in this stage adaptation of the classic TV special, featuring a fantastic, jazz-infused score.

The Young Players proudly present Disney's Cinderella KIDS May 4th (7 pm), 5th (2 pm and 7 pm) and 6th (2 pm) at the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton (111 South Market Street, Benton AR, 72015).

The Jeff Mattingly Foundation along with First Security Bank Present Oliver! The Musical on stage at The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market, Benton, AR. Show dates are November 30-December 10, 2017.

The Jeff Mattingly Foundation along with First Security Bank Present Oliver! The Musical on stage at The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market, Benton, AR. Show dates are November 30-December 10, 2017.

When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life.

The Young Players will present Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr., July 7-10, at the Royal Theatre in historic Downtown Benton.  The show is directed by D. Brent Miller with music direction by Jo Murry and choreography by Jenny Johnston.  Filled with fun flappers, dashing leading men and a villainess audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie JR., is a clever adaptation of the six-time-Tony-Award-winning Best Musical and the Academy Award-winning film. Thoroughly Modern Millie JR., is the high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston!  It's 1922 in New York City, and a young Millie Dillmount has just moved to the Big Apple in search of a new life.  Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, her plan goes completely awry. Millie's wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage, and the man she actually falls in love with doesn't have a dime to his name - or so he tells her.  What's a small town girl to do? 

The Community Theatre of Little Rock is pleased to conclude its 60th Season with our Summer Musical 'Annie Get Your Gun' by Irving Berlin. Show dates are June 3rd-5th, 10th-12th and 17th-19th to be held at The Studio Theatre, 320 West 7th Street in Downtown Little Rock.

The Royal Players in partnership with The Jeff Mattingly Foundation and First Security Bank of Benton are pleased to announce our Holiday Musical 'White Christmas' by Irving Berlin. Show dates are December 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and December 10th,11th,12th,13th, to be held at the Royal Theatre of Benton, 111 South Market Street, Downtown Benton, AR.