Arkansas Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 7

Review: GODSPELL at Argenta Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - February 28, 2024

What did our critic think of GODSPELL at Argenta Community Theatre? With Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Direction by Vincent Insalaco and Music Direction by the amazing Bob Bidewell, this collective group of artists brings a powerful story to the stage through song, dance, and dramady tha...

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at TheatreSquared
by Theresa Bertram - February 27, 2024

What did our critic think of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at TheatreSquared? TheatreSquared always impresses me. Before the show I talked with the enjoyable cafe concierge who said he hoped I liked the show. I told him that they always do a wonderful job with every production. However, it’s the...

Review: LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - February 23, 2024

What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall? It was another sold out show at Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., in Conway, Friday, Feb. 16, for LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL. With Book by Allan Knee, Music by Jason Howland, and Lyrics by Mindi Dicks...

Review: MOUNTAIN TOP at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - February 12, 2024

What did our critic think of MOUNTAIN TOP at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock?...

Review: SIX THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION at Mount St. Mary Academy
by Theresa Bertram - February 10, 2024

What did our critic think of SIX THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION at Mount St. Mary Academy?...

Review: OF MICE AND MEN at The Pocket Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - February 07, 2024

What did our critic think of OF MICE AND MEN at The Pocket Community Theatre? They made me cry!...

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - February 06, 2024

What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at Robinson Center?...

Review: SECRET GARDEN at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas
by Theresa Bertram - January 31, 2024

The SECRET GARDEN is the first of a wonderful lineup for this season....

Review: THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - January 30, 2024

What did our critic think of THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON at Reynolds Performance Hall?...

Review: YELLOWMAN at The Weekend Theater
by Theresa Bertram - January 26, 2024

Relationships are tough, and The Weekend Theater, 1001 W 7th St, in Little Rock, puts you through it now through Sunday, February 4, with YELLOWMAN, by Dael Orlandersmith....

Review: BEATLEMANIA AGAIN at Stickyz Rock N Roll Chicken Shack
by Theresa Bertram - January 21, 2024

What did our critic think of BEATLEMANIA AGAIN at Stickyz Rock N Roll Chicken Shack?...

Review: EVERYBODY LOVES OPAL at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - January 16, 2024

This cast is professional grade. As an ensemble, they are tight and respond well with each other. I loved watching them all interact and go through the scenes. They kept the dialogue flowing and comical....

Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - January 10, 2024

I have always loved Footloose the movie (the first one), so seeing Luke Ferguson resemble the looks and moves of Kevin Bacon was so much fun. Honestly, it’s as if a young Kevin jumped out of the movie and landed on stage....

Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY is a Central Arkansas Tradition at The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - January 01, 2024

This is my second time seeing this comedy, and I fell in love with Burbank all over again. Her comedic timing and crowd handling was pro level....

Review: RYAN AND SHARPE'S CHRISTMAS THINGY at TCs Midtown Grill
by Theresa Bertram - January 01, 2024

What did our critic think of RYAN AND SHARPE'S CHRISTMAS THINGY at TCs Midtown Grill?...

Review: EURYDICE at Morrilton High School
by Theresa Bertram - December 29, 2023

What did our critic think of EURYDICE at Morrilton High School?...

Review: TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center brings the essence of the Queen of Rock to NWA
by Theresa Bertram - December 27, 2023

What did our critic think of TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center?...

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at Argenta Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - December 26, 2023

What did our critic think of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at Argenta Community Theatre?...

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at TheatreSquared Puts a Creative Spin to The Storytelling
by Theresa Bertram - December 22, 2023

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at TheatreSquared?...

Review: ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 At Wildwood Park For The Arts
by Theresa Bertram - December 19, 2023

ALL IS CALM was a powerful piece of military art that featured twelve amazing voices that told their tale with heart and emotion that moved me to tears.  ...

Review: NUTCRACKER SPECTACULAR at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - December 19, 2023

It’s not Christmas without the Nutcracker, and nobody does it better than Ballet Arkansas and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra...

Review: Langston Hughes BLACK NATIVITY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - December 16, 2023

As far as singing goes, I’d normally point out a few that really stood out, but every single one of these vocalists showed out! Even the younger actors held their own while hanging with their seasoned counterparts. They all took turns bringing the soul to the gathering, and I was so glad I was here ...

Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The Pocket Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - December 13, 2023

What did our critic think of ELF THE MUSICAL at The Pocket Community Theatre?...

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY At The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - December 11, 2023

I love this cast. Seriously! They cracked me up. I was, of course, familiar with the story already, so I was able to fully enjoy seeing what the actors brought to their roles, and they really embraced the over-the-top qualities of their characters....

Review: EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME) at The Weekend Theater
by Theresa Bertram - December 08, 2023

Every Christmas Story Ever Told is the Christmas is funny for the whole family...