Get ready for the Saline County Library’s annual Winter Reading Challenge, November 25, 2024 through January 31, 2025. All three library branches are participating and it’s for all ages. READ MORE BELOW This program encourages everyone to read. The Library says “reading is reading,” and that means every kind of media and story. It could […]
Young Players to hold auditions for Seussical Jr; Appointments Nov 16th
The Young Players theatre group invites the public to audition for to Audition for Seussical Jr., a musical production based on the works of Dr Seuss. Sign up for an audition time on November 16th, between 10 AM – 5 PM. They auditions will be at Benton First United Methodist Church at 200 North Market […]
Royal Players issue statement about cancellation of Meet Me in St Louis
The Royal players issued a statement on Thursday, October 10th regarding the cancellation of an upcoming show: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Royal Players are canceling our December show Meet Me in St. Louis and therefore the auditions are canceled as well. We hope to make an announcement soon on a replacement show, […]
See Matilda at the Royal Theatre, Sept 5-15
The Historic Royal Theatre is excited to bring ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL to the stage in 2024, sponsored by Everett Buick GMC, and performed by the Young Players. READ BELOW FOR DETAILS & TICKETS The Story: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her […]
The Young Players Announce an Incredibly Entertaining 2024-2025 Season
The Young Players (YP) announce the upcoming 2024-25 season, kicking off in September! With two Broadway Junior shows and three full-length productions, there is something for everyone! The Young Players season kicks off with Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical in September, 2024. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s […]
See The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Royal Theatre August 8-18
The Historic Royal Theatre presents the Royal Players in their production of the musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This production, is made possible by a sponsorship with Midtown Plumbing. Special thanks to the Benton A&P Commission as well for their support. READ BELOW FOR DETAILS & TICKETS The Story: The musical The Hunchback of […]
The Young Players will perform Sister Act Jr at Royal Theatre July 11-21
The Historic Royal Theatre proudly presents the Young Players in their “divine” production of Sister Act JR. This production, made possible by our sponsorship with Everett Buick GMC, will open July 2024. The musical tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a high-spirited aspiring singer, who witnesses a murder and is forced to enter the Queen of […]
Spongebob the Musical coming to the Royal Theatre June 13-23
The Royal Theatre in downtown Benton presents SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical, coming on select days June 13th through 23rd. Sponsored by McCombs Medical, this is a full-length musical comedy that will entertain and delight the whole family. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano is going to erupt and it will destroy […]
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 […]
Enjoy Winter Reading and Bingo with the Library Nov 20-Jan 31
The Saline County Library invites the public to participate in a winter reading Bingo challenge. Read and play a game and win prizes – that’s pretty much what it is! Get a Bingo sheet with reading missions in the squares. Mark them off as you complete them and you’ll end up earning a prize. Starting […]