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Alice By Heart is a musical that reimagines the classic story of Alice in Wonderland through the lens of young love and loss. It follows ...


The Diamond Awards Ceremony will take place at the Walton Arts Center on May 4, 2025, showcasing the best high school musical theater talent in ...


Matilda the Musical brings the beloved story of a young girl with extraordinary abilities to life at the Walton Arts Center. This production features an ...

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The Diamond Awards Ceremony at Walton Arts Center showcases the talent of regional high school musical theater. Students from ten participating schools, including Alma High ...


Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, set to take the stage at Walton Arts Center, brings the beloved fairy tale to life with enchanting music and a ...


Bentonville High School presents a production of SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical as part of the inaugural Diamond Awards Ceremony. The event features performances by talented ...


The Addams Family will be presented by Bentonville West and Farmington High Schools during the inaugural Diamond Awards Ceremony at Walton Arts Center. This showcase ...


The Addams Family School Edition showcases the delightful quirks and dark humor of the iconic family through a high-energy performance by local high school students. ...


The Lightning Thief presents an engaging adaptation of Rick Riordan's popular novel, bringing to life the adventures of Percy Jackson. On May 4, 2025, audiences ...


Tuck Everlasting is set to be performed at the Walton Arts Center, showcasing the journey of a young girl who discovers a family with a ...



KIMBERLY AKIMBO, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, and More Set For Walton Arts Center's 2025-26 Season


by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2025

Walton Arts Center has announced the 2025/26 P&G Broadway Series, which includes six main productions as well as five bonus Broadway productions! Learn more about the lineup here!...

Tickets on Sale Now for First Diamond High School Musical Theater Awards


by A.A. Cristi - March 05, 2025

Tickets are on sale now for the 2024-25 Walton Arts Center Diamond Awards Ceremony on Sunday, May 4 at 4 pm. The musical theater showcase and awards ceremony will feature performances by Diamond Award finalists. Tickets are just $10....

World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Arkansas


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2025

One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation comes to Arkansas, in March for two performances. Learn more....

Feature: ARKANSAS THEATRE YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2024


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.  ...

Review: SHUCKED at Walton Arts Center


by Theresa Bertram - December 20, 2024

If you mix the Hee Haw cornfield joke skits with a PG-13 RomCom, you get SHUCKED, which is playing at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville now through December 22nd. This hilarious Broadway musical (Book by Robert Horn with Music and Lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally) combines down-home hu...

Review: DR. SEUSS HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center


by Theresa Bertram - November 19, 2024

Framed like a Christmas dream full of color and glee, Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL was simply magical, and we were thrilled to catch a performance Saturday, Nov. 9, at Robinson Center in Little Rock. With its whimsical sets, dazzling costumes, and a heartwarming story brough...

Review Roundup: SHUCKED Launches North American Tour


by Stephi Wild - November 06, 2024

The North American tour of Shucked has officially launched, kicking off in Providence, RI in October 2024. Read the reviews so far for Shucked on tour here!...

Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center


by Theresa Bertram - November 01, 2024

Walton Arts Center, 495 W Dickson St, in Fayetteville, brought the excitement again, this time with BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL, which ran from October 22-27. I would say his name three times just to see the show again! Directed by Alex Timbers, the thrilling blend of dark humor, incredible music and sp...

Review: PETER PAN THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center


by Theresa Bertram - September 24, 2024

Celebrity Attractions brought Central Arkansas another fabulous show with PETER PAN, which flew onto the Robinson Center stage Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15, to entertain an audience full of fairy believers, and we were not disappointed. Directed by Lonny Price, this magical experience tappe...

Complete Cast Announced for SHUCKED National Tour


by Nicole Rosky - September 16, 2024

The North American tour of Shucked has found its full cast! As previously announced, the tour will tech and begin performances at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island and will play over 30 cities in its first season. Check out all of the details here including the full tour schedule...

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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella-Broadway Version in Arkansas Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella-Broadway Version
Arkansas State University Theatre (4/24 - 4/27)
The Rocky Horror Show in Arkansas The Rocky Horror Show
Actors Theatre of Little Rock (10/15 - 10/31)
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella - Broadway Version in Arkansas Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella - Broadway Version
Harton Theater (4/10 - 4/13)
MJ in Arkansas MJ
Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (5/20 - 5/25)
West Side Story in Arkansas West Side Story
Actors Theatre of Little Rock (7/30 - 8/16)
Back to the Future: The Musical in Arkansas Back to the Future: The Musical
Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (4/8 - 4/13)
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