Arkansas Theatre Newsroom

What did our critic think of ARKANSANITY at The Joint Comedy Theater?

T2, in partnership with the National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) and Play On Shakespeare, will produce a charming, modern verse translation (adapted by Alison Carey) of William Shakespeare's brilliant comedy Twelfth Night on the West Theatre stage.

Let me start off by saying that I gladly take personal ownership after hearing My Arkansas Symphony Orchestra blow the roof off of Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock Sunday, Feb. 9, with their UAMS First Orion Pops Series BROADWAY ROCKS!, spotlighting three amazing vocalists and the Arkansas Chamber Singers.

What did our critic think of GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT at Reynolds Performance Hall?

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has named Steve H. Broadnax III as its new Artistic Director. Learn more about Broadnax III and about The Arkansas Repertory Theatre.

If you are wanting to win Valentine’s weekend, take your sweetheart to The Red Curtain Theatre in Conway, where the cast of ALMOST, MAINE will charm you with this beautifully poetic collection of vignettes about love and loss, set against the magical backdrop of the Northern Lights.

Just in time for the Valentine season, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock presents a heartwarming comedy that proves it’s never too late to fall in love. Social Security by Andrew Bergman runs through Saturday, March 8, offering the perfect date night opportunity.

TheatreSquared announced the extension of Eboni Booth’s surprising, touching comedy Primary Trust on the Spring Theatre stage. Learn more about the show here!

What did our critic think of STEP AFRIKA! at Reynolds Performance Hall?

As a GenXer, I was not around to experience MoTown’s heyday, so whenever there is a performance of any kind that celebrates that era, I am there! Luckily, Celebrity Attractions is in tune to the desires of my heart and brings shows like AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS to Robinson Center in Little Rock. From January 31-February 2, Central Arkansas was on Cloud Nine as we were whisked away to a world of soulful melodies, powerful harmonies, and captivating choreography. It was all that I ever dreamed it would be.  

Attention all you magical beings!! Get out your wizard wands and head to The Pocket Community Theatre in Hot Springs this weekend Friday-Sunday, Feb. 7-9, for the final performances of PUFFS.

This February, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present a new iteration of its living history educational production- “PROUD! Celebrating the African American Journey through an Artistic Lens”.

What did our critic think of PRIMARY TRUST at TheatreSquared?

What did our critic think of HOW BLACK MOTHERS SAY I LOVE YOU at The Weekend Theater?

Education plays a vital role in shaping artists into extraordinary performers, which is why I always enjoy visiting universities to witness the incredible work our students are creating. This time, however, I had the distinct privilege of attending Dr. Ian Aipperspach’s organ recital at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia on Friday, Jan. 17.  

I love Motown music, so when I heard Celebrity Attractions was bringing AIN'T TOO PROUD to Robinson from Friday through Sunday, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, I was beyond excited. I was even more thrilled to learn I’d get the chance to speak with the talented and beautiful Jasmine Barboa, who portrays the iconic Diana Ross and other influential women connected to The Temptations. 

What did our critic think of FERGIE PHILIPPE AND AN UNLIKELY HERO at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts?

What did our critic think of RIPCORD at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?

Welcome to my 2024 Broadway World Year in Review. It’s been a busy year, and I’m having a great time. This year I’ve written 174 articles (175 counting this one), which is up 30 articles from last year. Thank you for allowing me into your world and entertaining me.  

TheatreSquared has received a $100,000 grant from the American Theatre Wing's National Theatre Company Grants program. Along with TheatreSquared, four other theater companies were recognized.

What did our critic think of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre?

TheatreSquared has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $50,000. Learn more here!

To wrap up 2024, I decided to spend the New Year’s holiday with my favorite couple in Eureka Springs at the Melonlight Theater, enjoying their show Christmas with the Rosses. Throughout December, Emily and Raymond Ulibarri, along with their friends, performed a festive spin-off of their hit production I Haunt You. If you haven’t experienced this type of immersive theater before, you’re in for a treat. The intimate setting of the Melonlight Theater, combined with the Ulibarris' captivating storytelling and choreography, draws you into their world in a way that feels personal and magical. 

What did our critic think of CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY at The HeARTh?

What did our critic think of RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS at St. James UMC In Little Rock?