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Review: SILVER BELLES at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 14, 2024

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

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Returns to ABC This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s cinematic treasure The Sound of Music will be broadcast on ABC on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 7/6c. The musical’s official social media pages will host a live watch party during the airing on December 15.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Arkansas Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Arkansas Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Royal Players Will Present SILVER BELLES This Holiday Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 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!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC 60th Anniversary Events Set for Saltzburg Next Year
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Sound of Music, Saltzburg, Vienna, is gearing up to host a large celebration including musical acts, a gala dinner with the Von Trapp family, and more, according to NPR. Find out what's planned and how to get in on the celebration.

Review: SHE LOVES ME at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 3, 2024

What did our critic think of SHE LOVES ME at The Royal Theatre?

SHE LOVES ME Comes to the Historic Royal Theatre, February 15-25
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024

The Royal Players present 'SHE LOVES ME' at the Historic Royal Theatre in Benton, AR from February 15-25, 2024. Don't miss this charming and romantic musical comedy with an old-world elegance.

Video: Northern Ballet Releases First Inclusive Dance Film, EVERY LITTLE THING IS A CHANGE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

Northern Ballet has released its first inclusive dance film, 'Every Little Thing is a Change.' This groundbreaking film showcases the power of dance to break barriers and promote inclusivity.

Royal Players To Present A CHRISTMAS STORY, December 7- 17
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2023

A Christmas Story, written by Phillip Grecian and directed by Matthew Burns, comes to the Royal Theatre at 111 S. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas December 7-17th. 

Royal Players Presents LITTLE WOMEN The Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023

The Royal Players presents Little Women: The Broadway Musical by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickerson and music by Jason Howland.

Review: LA BOHÈME at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 17, 2023

The glorious music of Puccini remains the principal reason to see the Washington National Opera’s (WNO)current production of the beloved classic opera La bohème. This oft-referenced opera that has influenced everything from the famous film Moonstruck to the hit Broadway musical Rent, must be a fairly faithful revival of the original opera that the WNO presented at the Kennedy Center in 2014 –the original director Peter Kazaras is one again at the helm.  Additionally, the original costumes by Jennifer Moeller (which are appropriate to the updated period), the original choreography by Ben Wright and the original set design by Lee Savage have all been retained. From referencing the program, however, it seems that lighting design by A. J. Guban has been brought in for this production.

QUALITY STREET Comes To The Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Delicious Regency farce Quality Street comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. A co-production from Northern Broadsides and the New Vic Theatre, it can be seen in the Round from 6 to 10 June.

Northern Ballet presents Federico Bonelli's First Season as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

Northern Ballet announced their 2023/24 Season, the first under new Artistic Director Federico Bonelli. Learn more about the lineup here!

Joe Spano & More to Star in Rolling Southern California Premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

Laguna Playhouse announced, in association with Gare St. Lazare, Ireland and the Rubicon Theatre Company, Faline England, Sorcha Fox, Conor Lovett and Joe Spano starring in the rolling Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett.

Joe Spano & More to Star in THE REALISTIC JONESES at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023

Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm, with a press opening on Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 pm, running through Sunday, February 12.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Air on ABC This Weekend For 20th Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022

Rodgers & Hammerstein’sThe Sound of Music will be broadcast on ABC this Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 7/6c

Review: Scrooge and the Gang Sing and Dance their way through A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 15, 2022

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre?

The Royal Players To Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL At The Historic Royal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2022

Celebrate the season at the Historic Royal Theatre as The Royal Players present A Christmas Carol: The Musical, December 1st-4th and 8th-11th. The production is sponsored by Everett Buick GMC.

Cast Of TARTUFFE Get Cooking With Birmingham's Michelin-starred Aktar Islam
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022

Cast members from Birmingham Rep's production of Tartuffe took time out from performances to head to Aston's own Michelin-Starred Chef, Aktar Islam's Opheem to learn how to make one of his famous dishes.