Arkansas Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 5

Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - June 15, 2024

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Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - June 13, 2024

The Studio Theatre, 320 W 7th St, in Little Rock, heats things up with ONCE ON THIS ISLAND THE MUSICAL now through June 23. Join them as they take you through a tropical fairytale full of romance, magic, and tragedy. With Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty, and Direction by Ca...

Review: DEFRANCE at Magic Springs Theme And Water Park
by Theresa Bertram - June 12, 2024

It was a hot day with the heat index reaching 100 degrees for the kick-off of the 2024 Webmonster Concert Series at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, 1701 East Grand Ave, in Hot Springs, with Arkansas band de France opening for the Spin Doctors Saturday, June 8. Still, what better place is there t...

Review: THE RESPONDERS at TheatreSquared
by Theresa Bertram - June 11, 2024

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Review: THE WIZARDS OF ODD at The Joint Theater
by Theresa Bertram - June 09, 2024

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Review: Riverside Actors Theatre and Nightingale Theatre Collective Premieres LIGHT BLIND at The Public Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - June 08, 2024

What did our critic think of LIGHT BLIND at Riverside Actors Theatre?...

Review: 26 PEBBLES at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - June 07, 2024

Heart wrenching. Intoxicating. Love. Courageous. These performers in 26 PEBBLES with the Actor Theatre of Little Rock put out a powerful performance, and they still have a few more days to go....

Review: DONNIE LEE STRICKLAND at Brookstock Events
by Theresa Bertram - June 04, 2024

We here at Broadway World love to celebrate, and this time it was my birthday. So what did I do to party? I went to Brookstock Events’ Open House in Dover Saturday, May 25, to check out their venue and to see my friend DONNIE LEE STRICKLAND perform for the attendees, and we all had the best time. Wi...

Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at The Lantern Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - June 02, 2024

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Review: THE ODYSSEY at Red Curtain Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - May 31, 2024

At the end of the school year, The Red Curtain Theatre, 913 W Oak Street, in Conway, puts together a program to spotlight what their students have learned over the year. They have voice lessons, dance in all styles, and musical theatre class for students of all ages including adults, done by profess...

Review: MATT ROGERS performs at Magnolia Blossom Festival
by Theresa Bertram - May 31, 2024

Georgia born heartthrob releases newest single Better at Heartbreak...

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Texarkana Repertory Company
by Theresa Bertram - May 30, 2024

What did our critic think of NICKELODEON THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Texarkana Repertory Company?...

Review: BIG SHANE THORNTON Headlines at Picklefest
by Theresa Bertram - May 25, 2024

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Review: CHAPEL HART at Magnolia Blossom Festival
by Theresa Bertram - May 25, 2024

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Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - May 23, 2024

From now through Saturday, May 25, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col Glenn Rd, in Little Rock, is presenting the Oscar Wilde classic THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. First performed in 1895, Director Roger Eaves captures the play’s purpose of satirizing the social norms and conventions of Victorian...

Review: BRIGHT STAR at Red Curtain Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - May 20, 2024

What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Red Curtain Theatre? Intimate size theatres are my newest favorite way to watch shows, so when I heard that Red Curtain Theatre, 913 W Oak Street, in Conway, was bringing BRIGHT STAR to their newly remodeled performance area May 3-5 and May 10-12, I was in...

Review: THE JUNGLE BOOK at Grant County Community Theater
by Theresa Bertram - May 16, 2024

Broadway World went on a hunt for the bare necessities when we traveled to Sheridan to see The Grant County Theater’s presentation of THE JUNGLE BOOK Friday, May 10, but instead found all sorts of wild thespians taking the stage. Written by Joseph Robinette and based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, ...

Review: ANNIE at Studio 42 & Co
by Theresa Bertram - May 15, 2024

Broadway World saw the tiniest Annie at Studio 42 & Co. production of ANNIE in the Adams-Vines Recital Hall on the Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville May 5. However, though seven-year-old Darby Carter was small, she proved that she could stand as tall as the rest of the cast as she belted ...

Review: AMERICAN BEAUTY at The Weekend Theater
by Theresa Bertram - May 14, 2024

My favorite beauty pageant by far is in AMERICAN BEAUTY, which was presented at The Weekend Theater, 1001 W 7th St, Little Rock, April 19-May 5. With Music and Lyrics by Arkansan Michael Rice (born in Monticello and has since conquered the Broadway world), this musical celebrates the participants bo...

Review: PUFFS At Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas
by Theresa Bertram - May 13, 2024

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Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at The Lantern Theatre/Maumelle Players
by Theresa Bertram - May 10, 2024

I love going to see a Trent Reese production, because he always puts a refreshing spin on whatever the subject matter may be. For our viewing pleasure this time, The Lantern Theatre and the Maumelle Players teamed up to present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde the last two weekends in ...

Review: BRAVO! at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts
by Theresa Bertram - May 09, 2024

What did our critic think of BRAVO! at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts?...

Review: CLUE: ON STAGE at Morrilton High School
by Theresa Bertram - May 08, 2024

What did our critic think of CLUE: ON STAGE at Morrilton High School?...

Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Arkansas State University Beebe
by Theresa Bertram - May 03, 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 ...

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia
by Theresa Bertram - May 03, 2024

A weekend of “Tradition” in the Harton Theatre at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, began on Friday April 19 and ran through Sunday April 21 with Fiddler on The Roof.  I was so excited when Theresa asked me to review this show because it’s a favorite of mine. ...