A story of gangsters, action, and romance will come to the stage as the Royal Players present Bonnie & Clyde from April 18-28, 2024. Bonnie & Clyde is a thrilling and sexy musical with a non-traditional score, combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music. At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow […]
Young Players to perform Mary Poppins at the Royal Theatre, March 7-16
Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in a “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” adventure. Young Players presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins Jr., sponsored by Everett Chevrolet. This production is based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film. See the show at the Royal Theatre March 7-16, 2024. The address is 111 […]
Auditions for Spongebob the Musical are April 13 & 14; Sign up now
Audition to be in SpongeBob The Musical, coming to the Royal Theatre in downtown Benton. Auditions will be held on April 13th and 14th, at First United Methodist Church. Use the Conway Street entrance. Audition Days: Day one of auditions is Saturday, April 13th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This will be for singing auditions […]
Award-winning charmer “She Loves Me” coming to the Royal Theatre Feb 16-25
IMPORTANT UPDATE The Royal Players have been affected by the recent weather which has delayed the play “She Loves Me” from opening until Friday February 16th. The performance on Thursday February 15th, is cancelled. Anyone who purchased tickets for the Thursday performance will be refunded. See the other info about this wonderful play below, and […]
The Royal Theatre presents the classic, A Christmas Story in a play; Tickets on sale now for shows Dec 7-17
The Royal Theatre presents the beloved classic, “A Christmas Story: The Play.” This production is directed by Matthew Burns, produced by Daphne Shoppach, and sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. Way more info below! ?? WHAT Enjoy humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the 1940s Midwest. Sponsored by Everett Buick GMC, A Christmas […]
2023 Royal Haunted House begins Oct 13th with new features; tickets online or at the door
Get ready to get scared at the Royal Haunted House in its 4th season in downtown Benton. This article tells the place, times, dates, cost, ticket link and a few warnings for the sensitive… The Royal Haunted House was rated the #1 Haunt in 2021 and 2022 on ArkansasHauntedHouses.com. People from all over the state […]
Compete at the Royal Cheese Dip Festival Oct 7th at the Courthouse
How much cheese dip can you eat and which one is your favorite? The Royal Cheese Dip Festival is coming back for a second year to test your love of dairy. This event is presented by Leadership Saline County (LSC). Come to the Saline County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, October 7, 2023 to sample all the […]
Peter and the Starcatcher showtimes Sept 7-17 at the Royal Theatre downtown
The Historic Royal Theatre announces Peter and the Starcatcher, coming to the stage in 2023, sponsored by Mid-Town Plumbing and performed by the Young Players. Showtimes Showtimes are as follows: 7pm Thu Sep 7 No Fridays 7pm Sat Sep 9 2pm Sun Sep 10 7pm Thu Sep 14 No Fridays 7pm Sat Sep 16 2pm Sun […]
Royal Players & Young Players release list of 10 upcoming shows for 2023-2024 season
The Royal Players and Young Players invite the public to come to these 8 shows in the upcoming 2023-2024 season. These shows will all take place at the historic Royal Theatre downtown Benton, Arkansas. First, let’s talk about the Young Players (YP)… They are a talented and vibrant group of rising theater stars. The YP […]
Royal Players choose three students to receive their 2023 college scholarships
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of scholarships from the Royal Players. This Scholarship program began in 1995. Three members of the Young Players theatre troupe were honored with scholarships. Chris Owen (not pictured) and Daphne Shoppach presented the awards. Hayden Griffis, graduating from Bauxite High School, is the son of Michelle and Gentry Griffis. He plans […]
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