THE LANTERN THEATRE

by Theresa Bertram - April 03, 2026

What is the definition of crazy? Are you nuts? And perhaps the most unsettling question of all—would you be able to defend yourself in court if your sanity were put on trial? To be honest, I’m not entirely sure how successful I would be at convincing a judge to deem me fit for a regular trial…...

by Theresa Bertram - April 02, 2026

SomeBODY once told me that Shrek The Musical Jr. would be a fun night at the theatre, but what I experienced at The Royal Theatre in Benton was a joyful, high-energy celebration of young talent, teamwork, and the kind of storytelling that reminds us all why we fell in love with theatre in the first ...

by Theresa Bertram - March 26, 2026

Out of all the musicals I see, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is one of those rare favorites I never tire of revisiting, and this newest production, which features many of my favorite performers, feels right at home at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock....

by Theresa Bertram - March 26, 2026

At the intimate and ever-vibrant Music Box Lounge in Hot Springs, GLITTER & GRIT proved to be far more than a cabaret; it was a fearless deep dive into the messy, magnificent complexity of being human. ...

by Theresa Bertram - March 25, 2026

Oh, the thinks you can think when a school like Conway Christian dives headfirst into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss! From March 13–15, Conway Christian School’s production of SEUSSICAL JR. blossomed into a technicolor celebration of imagination, friendship, and the power of believing in the u...

by Theresa Bertram - March 25, 2026

I don’t know why The Lion King evokes such powerful emotions in me, but every time that opening chant begins and the world of the Pride Lands comes to life, something in my heart completely surrenders. ...

by Theresa Bertram - March 23, 2026

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

by Theresa Bertram - March 23, 2026

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Walton Arts Center?...

by Theresa Bertram - March 18, 2026

What did our critic think of MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN at Reynolds Performance Hall?...

by Theresa Bertram - March 18, 2026

Arkansas Repertory Theatre continues to prove that its stage is not only a home for compelling storytelling but also a vibrant platform for cultural celebration, and PROUD! 2026: VOICES OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE is a powerful example....