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Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Arkansas State University Beebe
by Theresa Bertram - May 3, 2024

Arkansas State University Beebe theater department has blossomed so much under the tutelage of Director Ryan Gibbons that they now offer multiple opportunities for their students to work on and off the stage. In March the ASU Beebe Theatre presented BLACK BOX NIGHT, where students were able to gain experience performing in a more intimate setting, and then in April, the students adapted Lewis Carroll’s iconic ALICE novels into a script molding in their own vision. Though vastly different, both shows allowed the students to prove that they were worthy of competing with the larger programs in Arkansas. 

Review: UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN at Arkansas State University Beebe
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 15, 2023

It’s great when a higher institution can educate the audience, and that is what happened for me when I went to Arkansas State University Beebe’s Theatre Department production of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN. Though I am familiar with the story of the Titanic, I have never seen this musical and was intrigued to see what this group of scholars have done. With Book by Henry Richard Morris, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson, and Directed by Ryan Gibbons, these actors told the story of Mrs. Brown from her humble beginnings with her brothers and pa to her time with royalty and beyond.  

Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023

Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!

Review: IS HE DEAD At Arkansas State University Beebe
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 26, 2023

What did our critic think of IS HE DEAD at Arkansas State University Beebe?

Review: BIG FISH THE MUSICAL at Arkansas State University Beebe Reels in the Audience Over and Over
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 10, 2022

What did our critic think of BIG FISH THE MUSICAL at Arkansas State University Beebe?

BWW Review: RADIUM GIRLS at Cabot High School Glows With Historic Storytelling
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 4, 2021

After scoring 'Excellent' in One Acts at regional competition, Cabot High School, 404 N. Second St., Cabot, tackled a serious bit of history this weekend, Dec. 3-5, to a sold-out crowd with RADIUM GIRLS, written by D.W. Gregory.

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 19th Update: HAMILTON - OKC Broadway Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Oklahoma Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards Update: HAMILTON - OKC Broadway Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Oklahoma Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Oklahoma Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

TV: Celebrate A CHRISTMAS STORY's Anniversary With a Look Back at Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 19, 2019

Ralphie is coming to the rescue because it's the the seventh anniversary of A Christmas Story The Musical coming to Broadway! To celebrate us counting down to Christmas, we're looking back at the show's opening night at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, with the official Broadway debut of the now Oscar, Tony, and Grammy-winning songwriting duo of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Check out this video to see the pair alongside John Bolton, Dan Lauria, Erin Dilly, and more!

Dark, Graceful, Whimsical and Enduring - Looking Back at Shows That Closed in 2016
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 30, 2016

Happy New Year, BroadwayWorld! As we eagerly anticipate the amazing musicals and plays coming up in 2017, we're taking a moment to look back at the significant Broadway closings of 2016.

Photo Coverage: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Cast Ditches Bikini Bottom for the Recording Studio!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 12, 2016

Nickelodeon and Masterworks Broadway recently announced that the Broadway-bound The SpongeBob Musical will release a cast album following a successful run at Broadway in Chicago's Oriental Theater.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL to Record Cast Album Before Swimming to Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2016

Nickelodeon and Masterworks Broadway have just announced that the Broadway-bound The SpongeBob Musical will record a cast album August 8-11 following a successful run at Broadway in Chicago's Oriental Theater.

Photo Flash: It's a Big Night in Bikini Bottom! Broadway-Bound SPONGEBOB Musical Opens in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2016

The SpongeBob Musical just celebrated its opening last night, June 19th, at Broadway in Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL) for its pre-Broadawy run through July 10, 2016. BroadwayWorld has photos of the cast and creative team celebrating the big evening below!

BWW Exclusive: Meet the Artists Behind the Music of SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL
by Kevin Pollack - Jun 20, 2016

BWW's Kevin Pollack was on the 'yellow' carpet to speak with some of the talented musical artists who contributed songs to the highly anticipated production

BWW Review: A Delightful Dive into THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Misha Davenport - Jun 20, 2016

Ethan Slater offers a star-making turn as everyone's favorite Sponge.

Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in Chicago
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2016

The SpongeBob Musical just opened at Broadway in Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL), where it will run through Sunday, July 10, 2016.