The historic Royal Theatre will bring a Broadway classic to the stage this spring with its production of Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun (Stone), running April 9–19, 2026, sponsored by W.W. & Anne Jones Charitable Trust. Read all of the details below, including the list of Cast and Crew.
This musical tells the story of legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley. It follows her rise from a backwoods hunter supporting her family to a star performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, where she navigates fame, romance, and rivalry with fellow marksman Frank Butler.
Audiences can expect a lively production featuring well-known songs such as “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Anything You Can Do,” and “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly.” The production highlights the humor, energy, and enduring appeal of one of Irving Berlin’s most celebrated works.
Performances will be held at The Royal Theatre, located at 111 S. Market Street in downtown Benton. Evening shows are scheduled for April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 7:00 p.m., with matinee performances on April 12 and 19 at 2:00 p.m. The show runs approximately two hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission.
Tickets online are $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors, college students, and military, and $10 for youth through 12th grade, plus fees. Box office prices are slightly higher but include fees. Seating is assigned, and organizers recommend purchasing early as performances are expected to sell out. Purchase tickets at https://onthestage.tickets/the-royal-theatre.
The production is directed by Kathy Bartholmey, with music direction by Madison Betz and Sally Howell, choreography by Reagan Turbyfill, and production by Carissa A. Lumpkins. The cast is led by Katie Choate as Annie Oakley and Sean Grigsby as Frank Butler, supported by a large ensemble of local performers.
For more information or to request accessible seating, contact [email protected] or call 501-315-5483.
CREATIVE TEAM
By: Irving Berlin, Herbert Fields, Dorothy Fields, and Peter Stone
Music & Lyrics: Irving Berlin
Original book by: Herbert and Dorothy Fields
As Revised by: Peter Stone
Director: Kathy Bartholmey
Music Directors: Madison Betz and Sally Howell
Choreographer: Reagan Turbyfill
Producer: Carissa A. Lumpkins
CAST
Katie Choate – Annie Oakley
Sean Grigsby – Frank Butler
Jessica Miller – Dolly Tate
Seth Hawkins – Buffalo Bill Cody
Matthew Burns – Charlie Davenport
Sa’teh Hampton – Chief Sitting Bull
Ben Wright – Foster Wilson
Carl McBride – Pawnee Bill
Rylee Woodard – Winnie Tate
Marseiko Jackson Jr. – Tommy Keeler
Dawson Claire – Jones Jessie
Maddox Easterly – Nellie
Malachi Thompson – Little Jake
Abygail Hawkins – Mrs. Schuyler Adams/Ensemble
Braden Hammock – Messenger/Ensemble
Connor Heyl – Mac/Ensemble
Ezra Heyl – Running Deer/Ensemble
Katrina Taylor – Sylvia Potter-Porter / Ensemble
MJ Sides – Eagle Feather/Ensemble
Haddie Hinson – Featured Dancer/Ensemble
Sadie Hawkins – Ensemble
Sawyer Hawkins – Ensemble
Abby Grace Neufer – Ensemble
Azlyn Barnard – Ensemble
Callie Graham – Ensemble
Kayla Maurer – Ensemble
Leah White – Ensemble
Come experience the excitement, romance, and legendary music of Annie Get Your Gun (Stone) this April at the Royal Theatre.
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