It’s time again to line up and enter if you dare. The Royal Haunted House begins its 6th year of frights on October 16th and runs three weekends. Read more below. What The Royal Theatre announces the 6th Annual Haunted House, sponsored by ARVEST Bank. The team has been working on it since the haunted house feature […]
Obituary of Lynda Lou Hollenbeck – Journalist, Animal Advocate, Theatre Lover – Services Jan 21-22
OBITUARY Lynda Lou Hollenbeck Aug 8, 1941 – Jan 5, 2025 Lynda Lou Hollenbeck, 83, of Benton passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. She was born Aug. 8, 1941, in McCrory to the late Paul and Lillie Parnell. YOUTH Lynda lived most of her younger years in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, attending church nearly every Sunday […]
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 […]
Welcome back to an old haunt -The 3rd Annual Royal Haunted House begins Oct 20th
It’s time to get your hair raised on Market Street, and I’m not talking about a haircut. The Royal Theatre will once again become the 3rd Annual Royal Haunted House in October. Find this attraction at 111 S. Market St. in Benton, Arkansas, sponsored by ARVEST Bank. The Royal Haunted House was rated the #1 Haunt […]
Royal Players to expand costumes & rent out pieces; Get service hours or a season pass by helping them move
The Royal Players announce that the public will soon be able to rent costumes. But first… They are moving their costume house and expanding. The owner of The Costume Closet in Little Rock that rents costumes to the public is retiring and donating all of the costumes to The Royal Players. They plan to set […]
Royal Players to perform play adaptation of comedy film “Noises Off” —Aug 11-21
The historic Royal Theatre presents their production of Michael Frayn’s hilarious off-the-wall comedy, Noises Off. This production is sponsored by Campbell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Show dates are from August 11-21, 2022. Many of you will remember the 1992 film adaptation of Frayn’s play which featured Carol Burnett, John Ritter, Michael Caine and Christopher Reeves. Tony […]
Young Players to present Disney’s High School Musical Jr, July 14-17
Go Wildcats! The Young Players will present High School Musical, Jr. on July 14-17 at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, in downtown Benton. Based on Disney Channel’s smash hit movie, the musical comes to life on the Royal stage. This production has been made possible by Gina’s Catering Grab and Go. Show […]
Royal Players to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast June 16th-26th
The Historic Royal Theatre presents the Royal Players production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast June 16th – 26th. This production, made possible by a sponsorship with Everett Chevrolet, will be opening summer 2022. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along […]
“Be Our Guest” to Grab a Picture and a Scoop with Belle and the Prince June 5th
Join The Royal Players on Sunday, June 5th from 2:00 – 4:00 at the Benton Loblolly Creamery Benton (Just Ice Cream) and meet the Royal Prince and Belle and check out their new feature flavor- Be Our Guest! Enjoy a scoop & Take photos with The Royal Prince and Belle. Tickets are $10 for children […]
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 […]