Arkansas Theatre Newsroom

The University of Central Arkansas recently honored exceptional faculty and staff during the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration held on April 15. Learn more here.

The University of Central Arkansas recently honored exceptional faculty and staff during the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration held on April 15. Learn more here.

It was laughter nonstop at The Royal Theatre in Benton with their uproarious production of Neil Simon’s Rumors, which was presented April 3rd-13th.

It was laughter nonstop at The Royal Theatre in Benton with their uproarious production of Neil Simon’s Rumors, which was presented April 3rd-13th.

In a world where the line between good and evil blurs, one man dares to tamper with the very fabric of the human soul. Jekyll & Hyde the Musical, is a chilling descent into the darkness that lurks within us all.

With all the political tension going on, the world needs a little laughter and humor to lighten the mood, and the Hot Springs Village Players understood the assignment with their March performance of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith, which was presented at the Coronado Center inside the guarded Hot Springs Village. Since this was my first visit with this theatrical troupe, I had no idea how supportive this community was with their friends but let me tell you...the whole village came out! I was impressed.  

Celebrity Attractions is proud to announce the 2025-2026 Broadway Season, one that isn’t just another Broadway season.  It’s a lineup of legends. From the magic of WICKED to the moves of MJ, the mischief of ELF The Musical to the heart of MRS. DOUBTFIRE and wit of MARK TWAIN TONIGHT—every show is a must-see!

TheatreSquared’s latest production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, presented in collaboration with the National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) and Play On Shakespeare, and ran through the end of March, is a lush, lyrical reimagining that breathes fresh life into one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies. In a modern verse translation by Alison Carey and Directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, this isn’t your typical Illyria—this is a world joyfully reframed through an Asian American lens, where identity and tradition intersect in deeply resonant ways. 

What did our critic think of DR. SEUSS CAT IN THE HAT at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts?

The Grant County Community Theatre in Sheridan always shows us a fun time, and this time we were treated Thursday, March 20, to Murder at the Art Show by Michael Druce after our delicious meal catered by The Lady Birds Cafe.

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced two free performance events in conjunction with their spring community and education programs.

TheatreSquared has announced their next show: the world premiere of In the Grove of Forgetting by T2's Artistic Director Robert Ford. Learn more about the show here!

TheatreSquared has announced their next show: the world premiere of In the Grove of Forgetting by T2's Artistic Director Robert Ford. Learn more about the show here!

I love going to educational productions, so when Director Christina Munoz Madsen invited me to see Conway Christian High School’s presentation of DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST March 17, I was thrilled! It is so great to see what the students have learned, and Madsen said they did everything “from designing the set, to creating costumes, to making props, to figuring out the lighting system and spotlight, to program/graphic creation, to practicing all the lines, music and choreo… wow!!”  

Once upon a time, Fort Smith was considered the gateway to the Wild West (Indian Territory—present-day Oklahoma), and in turn, it had a very wild history to go with it. So, it is fitting that the first show I saw with The Community School of the Arts and Institute for the Creative Arts is Chicago: Teen Edition, performed March 13-16 in the beautiful King Opera House in Van Buren, which is just next door.

Powerful! Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff brought a very moving experience when their Readers' Theater presented Prometheus Bound March 13-15. Aeschylus’ classic Greek tragedy was brought to life through a modern translation by Bryan Doerries, offering a fresh and thought-provoking perspective using the power of storytelling to spark meaningful conversations about justice, resistance, and humanity. 

Arkansas’ newest professional theatre. The Link Theatre Company, is blossoming in Northeast Arkansas, and it’s well worth the drive. Founded by Broadway couple Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers, I had the pleasure of seeing a very entertaining production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Sunday, March 16, at The Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University Fowler Center.

Arkansas’ newest professional theatre. The Link Theatre Company, is blossoming in Northeast Arkansas, and it’s well worth the drive. Founded by Broadway couple Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers, I had the pleasure of seeing a very entertaining production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Sunday, March 16, at The Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University Fowler Center.

What did our critic think of THEORY OF RELATIVITY at UALR Haislip Theatre?

You know you’ve seen a great show when you are walking out of the theatre singing songs from the performance. That was definitely the case when I went to see SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE at The Silvermoon Children’s Theatre in Texarkana March 2. Don’t let the fact that these are young thespians on stage.

On Wednesday, April 2, at 7 PM on KARK, 11-year-old Jaydon Clark of North Little Rock makes his debut on Chicago Med in the episode titled 'The Book of Archer.' We cannot wait to see it! 

The Rialto Theater has announced the appointment of Mrs. K. Shane Boen as its new Artistic Director, effective April 1, 2025, marking a new chapter in the theatre's history. Mrs. Boen brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role.

What did our critic think of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Arts One Presents?

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center? The power that came from the vocals of the cast of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, which is running through Sunday, March 23, will blow you away!