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 […]
Sign up to audition for “High School Musical, Jr” on May 8-9
Sign up to audition for the Young Players production of High School Musical, Jr. on Sunday, May 8th and Monday, May 9th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Auditions are open to current 4th-9th graders and will be held at Birch Tree Communities Inc., 1506 Mary Kay Boulevard, 72015. The show dates are July 14-17, 2022. No […]
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, […]
See Elf The Musical Dec 2-12 at Benton’s Royal Theatre
The Royal Players will perform Elf The Musical on Thursday-Sundays from December 2-12, with special thanks to sponsor Everett Buick GMC. How do I get tickets? Tickets go on sale online soon. Where is it? The Royal Theatre is located at 111 S. Market Street in Downtown Benton. What’s it about? Buddy is a young […]