THE ROYAL THEATRE

by Theresa Bertram - February 26, 2025

Oh, the things you can think when you see a musical that lingers in your mind for days after you've left! That's exactly what’s twirling in my head after visiting The Young Players at The Royal Theatre in Benton to see Seussical Jr., which I had the chance to catch on Sunday, March 23. I don’t usual...

by Theresa Bertram - January 21, 2025

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.  ...

by Theresa Bertram - January 19, 2025

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

by Blair Ingenthron - December 28, 2024

The Historic Royal Theatre will bring THE LIGHTNING THIEF to the stage in 2025, performed by the Young Players Second Stage company. Learn more about the production here!...

by Theresa Bertram - December 13, 2024

What did our critic think of SILVER BELLES at The Royal Theatre?...

by Blair Ingenthron - November 04, 2024

The Historic Royal Theatre will bring Silver Belles (A Christmas Comedy), written by Lauren Grove to the stage in December, sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!...

by Theresa Bertram - October 02, 2024

​The Royal Theatre is excited to announce their fifth annual haunted house coming back this October! The Royal Haunted House is at 111 South Market Street, Benton, AR and is sponsored by ARVEST Bank....

by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2024

The Royal Theatre has announced the fifth annual haunted house coming back this October! ...

by Theresa Bertram - August 22, 2024

Magical! The Royal Theatre, 111 S Market St, in Benton, brought pure, heart wrenching magic with their production of HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, based on the Victor Hugo novel and Book by Peter Parnell, with songs from the Disney film written by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. Because I have not read...

by Theresa Bertram - July 24, 2024

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 g...