Young Players will bring Shrek The Musical JR. to the Royal Theatre in downtown Benton March 12-21, 2026, with evening and matinee performances across two weekends.
Young Players is set to bring a familiar fairytale favorite to the stage this month with “Shrek The Musical JR.” at the Royal Theatre in historic downtown Benton.
Read more below.
WHAT
The family-friendly production follows Shrek, the misunderstood ogre, and his sidekick Donkey as they try to reclaim Shrek’s swamp from Lord Farquaad. Along the way, they encounter Princess Fiona, a dragon, and a group of fairy tale characters in a musical about friendship, acceptance, and inner beauty.
Sponsored by Everett Chevrolet, the show runs March 12-21, 2026, with performances scheduled over two weekends. The final performance will be Saturday, March 21. There will not be a show on Sunday, March 22.
The production is based on the Broadway musical adapted from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film Shrek.
WHEN
Performances are scheduled for:
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Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
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Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m.
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Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m.
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Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m.
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Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m.
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Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m.
The box office and lobby open one hour before showtime, and the house opens about 15 to 20 minutes before curtain.
WHERE
The Royal Theatre is located at 111 S. Market Street in downtown Benton.
TICKETS
Purchase tickets online at https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-royal-theatre/. The show features assigned seating, review seating choices before purchasing.
Online ticket prices are listed as:
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$20 general admission – plus fees
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$15 for seniors age 60 and older, college students, and military members – plus fees
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$10 for 12th grade and younger – plus fees
Tickets can be exchanged, moved, or transferred to another person or date, but all sales are final and refunds are not available. It is strongly recommend to buy tickets in advance, since availability at the door is not guaranteed.
MORE
Run time is listed at about 80 minutes to one hour plus intermission, depending on ticketing source information. The show is rated PG and may include haze or fog effects.
The venue offers:
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Accessible parking
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Wheelchair accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible seating
For tickets, visit the Royal Theatre ticketing page. For more information, accessible seating, or special needs seating, contact [email protected] or call 501-315-5483.
The production also received support from the Benton A&P Commission.
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