The Royal Theatre presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, to be performed live, December 4th-7th and 11th-14th. Read more below. Celebrate the season at the Historic Royal Theatre as The Royal Players present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. It will run December 4th-7th and 11th-14th. This hysterically funny and heartwarming […]
Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical is coming to the Royal Theatre Sept 11-21
The Royal Players announce Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical, coming to Benton for their fall production. It’s sponsored by Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic and plays September 11-21. Read more below. The Royal Players and the historic Royal Theatre are excited to bring the chilling tale of the struggle between good and evil […]
Royal Night Live seeks musical and comedy auditions; Sign up for Apr 8th
The Royal Theatre in Benton Arkansas proudly announces auditions for Royal Night Live: A night of Music and Comedy. Read more below. WHAT IS IT? An idea co-conceived and co-directed by Matthew Burns and Amy Armstrong, and inspired by a certain television show by an almost similar name, the show promises a family friendly night […]
Bonnie & Clyde’s musical crime spree to hit the Royal Theatre Apr 18-28
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 […]
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra looks for singers to audition Nov 18th for “Arkansas Talent”
Are you a singer? Are you good enough to compete in a contest? One where the winner performs with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra? Yes = Keep reading. No = Share this article with someone who can sing. The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will host its first-ever Arkansas Talent singing competition. Come audition or watch at […]
Saline County teen “going to Hollywood” after American Idol audition
One of Saline County’s own is “going to Hollywood.” Bailey Bowman, known to many as just Bailey Rhea, attended auditions for American idol in Nashville Tennessee and came out with a golden ticket. That means she is in the competition. They didn’t show her audition segment, but we just might see her on an upcoming […]
Young Players to perform Annie Jr Mar 9-12
UPDATE: ALL PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD OUT. Little Orphan Annie will sing her heart out in the Young Players production of the popular musical at the Historic Royal Theatre in Benton sponsored by Everett Buick GMC and performed by Young Players. Performances are Thursday March 9 – Sunday March 12. Thu 7:00 p.m. Fri 7:00 p.m. […]
Audition for roles in “Hello Dolly” on March 3rd & 4th
The Royal Players in Benton, Arkansas will host auditions for the musical “Hello Dolly.” Tom Crone will direct. Auditions will be held at Benton First United Methodist Church. The address is 200 N. Market Street Benton, AR 72015. Enter on Conway St near circle drive. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also […]
Feature film “The Hit” needs extras Feb 24th in Little Rock
Production is under way in Little Rock on the feature film “The Hit,” and they need extras. This is the inspirational true story about a female high school football star. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock will be one of the primary filming locations. Principal Eric Henderson and Doctor Dexter Booth, […]
Young Players Present Madagascar-A Musical Adventure JR May 12-15
Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar-A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Join Alex the Lion and friends on this fun […]












