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 […]
See American Idiot Jan 5-15 in Benton – The story of 3 friends told through the music of Green Day
The Historic Royal Theatre is bringing Green Day’s American Idiot to the stage in 2023, sponsored by Arvest Bank and performed by the Young Players Second Stage. Performances are Thursdays through Sundays January 5 – 15 at 7:30 p.m. except for Sundays which begin at 2:30 p.m. The Royal Theatre is located at 111 N. […]
Play Books & Bingo with the Library Nov 21-Jan 31
The Saline County Library invites the public to participate in a winter reading challenge. It’s called Books & Bingo – which would imply you 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 […]
Young Players fundraiser features print of Royal Theatre on glass ornament
The Young Players organization is taking orders for a Christmas Ornament. After the presale, quantities will be limited so order now to secure yours. The 2022 ornament features the Royal Theatre with A Christmas Carol on the marquee, along with the sponsor. It is a 3 ½” Glass Round Christmas Ornament and comes with a […]
Young Players reveal 3 productions for new play season
The Young Players invite the public to come to their 3 upcoming shows in 2023. These shows will all be at the historic Royal Theatre downtown Benton, AR. First on the calendar, the older kids in the Young Players Second Stage program will kick it off with the rock musical Green Day’s American Idiot. […]
See the Rising Star Players perform The Wizard of Oz for free, Aug 26th
See the Wizard of Oz at the Royal Theatre. On Friday, August 26th, the Rising Star Players will perform this audience favorite at 7 p.m. This production is one night only. The Rising Star Players is a program from the Saline County Library. Admission is free, however there will be a collection of non-perishable food items […]
The Royal Players announce haunted plans & reveal the new season’s productions
The historic Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton announces its 2022-2023 season. This 29th season for The Royal Players is filled with an eclectic group of musicals, ranging from a retelling of an iconic literary tale, a musical theater classic, and a Disney favorite, just to name a few. The Royal Players will host the 3rd […]
Get tickets now to Sense & Sensibility, Feb 17-27
The Royal Players will perform Sense and Sensibility, sponsored by Big Red. This play, by Kate Hamill, is based on the novel by Jane Austen. Show dates are February 17-27, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Get tickets at TheRoyalPlayers.Ticketleap.com. The Theatre recommends buying tickets on a computer, […]
Get tickets now to “GREASE” at Royal Theatre in Benton Jan 14-16
UPDATE JAN 13, 2022 The Thursday Jan 13th performance of Grease is cancelled, but the show will go on the rest of the weekend. The following is a statement by the Royal Players Thursday morning: Dear Patrons of the Royal Theatre, Like so many other organizations, the Young Players have been affected by the recent […]
Grease coming to Royal Theatre in January; See show list for 2022
The Royal Players and Young Players in Benton announce their upcoming shows, including the popular musical Grease. The older youth in Young Players Second Stage will present Grease from January 6th until the 16th. Accomplished director Justin A. Pike will lead the show with thanks to sponsor Middlebrooks Electric. Next, look forward to the classic, […]