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A Raisin in the Sun, the American classic by Lorraine Hansberry, will open in TheatreSquared's West Theatre on Aug. 21 and run through Sept. 15.

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Ouachita Little Theatre?

Benton business owner Audra McAnally has made it into the top 10 at this year's Rocklahoma, one of the biggest Labor Day weekend events in the country. In just three weeks, Pryor, Oklahoma will welcome more than 100,000 Rock & Roll enthusiasts to its small town for the 17th annual Rock & Roll Music Festival, and McAnally, the first Arkansan to make the top 10, is vying to be “the perfect woman that embodies Rock & Roll” to represent the festival all Labor Day Weekend.

What did our critic think of FINAL BOW at Grant County Community Theater?

It is not truly summer until we’ve seen a few Shakespearean plays, so we were thrilled when we heard Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre was bringing HENRY V to various locations in Arkansas. Under new leadership and nonprofit status, AST had a limited run from July 10 through July 15 before heading up north to perform with Shake on the Lake in New York. I happened to catch them at Witherspoon Auditorium at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville on the 15th and was thrilled to hear the happiness coming from this welcoming community.  

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

The Argenta Contemporary Theatre is a staple in North Little Rock with so much to offer. They have classes for youth and adults, frequent sold-out shows, dinner theatre, and a beautiful venue to hold meetings and special events. If you are not acquainted with their amazing facility, there are so many reasons to check them out.

What did our critic think of ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas?

Omigod you guys! There is only one more weekend left, August 1-4, to catch LEGALLY BLONDE, a fantastic celebration of personal growth all wrapped up in pink at The Studio Theatre, 320 W 7th St, in Little Rock, assuming that there are tickets left.

Dinner and a show is the best way to spend an evening, and it’s even better when the talent is as impressive as the cast in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre. Paying homage to the 1920s era of musical theater, this show is hilarious! I loved every minute of it, and you will too. With only one more weekend to go Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3, you need to get your tickets, if there are any left.  

What did our critic think of DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH'S MARY POPPINS at South Arkansas Arts Center?

Bonjour! If you are looking for an international trip with the tiny kiddos but don’t necessarily want to fly to Paris, join our friends at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock for their final showing of A TALE OF TWO FLURFFYS this Saturday, July 27 at 11am and again at 12pm as Flurffy goes missing.

Sister Act ranks pretty high up as one of my favorite movies, so getting to see SISTER ACT JR at The Royal Theatre in Benton was a real treat. From July 11-21, the Young Players performed to packed houses with some of those shows being sold out. It is astounding that these thespians put out such a great performance. I am excited to continue to watch them grow throughout their theatrical endeavors.  

What did our critic think of JULIUS CAESAR at The Weekend Theater?

Sponsored by the Captain Nathan Watkins Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Mountain Home, The Twin Lakes Playhouse, 600 West Sixth Street, celebrated our nations independence by presenting WE THE PEOPLE THE MUSICAL by Pat Cook June 28 through July 14 to a very appreciative audience.

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

The Royal Players will present THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, a gripping musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?

Creative Descriptions, a live audio description service based in Little Rock, is collaborating with Celebrity Attractions and Robinson Center to provide real time audio description for the upcoming Broadway tour production of Come From Away.

I don’t have the proper words to express my elation felt at Actors Theatre of Little Rock’s immersive production of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL, which runs through July 27. If you do not have your tickets, get them now. It’s selling out fast, and you don’t want your experience of this show to be from listening to your friends about how great it was. Seriously, this group of performers have developed magic in the basement of the Quapaw United Methodist Church, and I absolutely love love love this show! 

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD: DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at The Forum?

JITNEY by August Wilson is headed to Arkansas Repertory Theatre next month. Performances will run August 6-18, 2024. Among the cast will be Broadway director Steve H. Broadnax III who will play the role of Doub.

Get a first look at The Rep's production of Footloose in an all-new video! The production is now on stage through July 28th, 2024.

Generations of fans were dancing and singing together to the music that changed the landscape of an era, embracing the artists that ushered in Rock-n-Roll. It was a fun night had by all, and we didn’t want it to end.

This immersive experience has suspense, mystery, adventure, and the supernatural, and watching this amazing couple dance will have you illuminating starry-heart eyes even when the lights are out.