Congratulations to these four students from Bauxite Public Schools, who went to the Quiz Bowl tournament and beat out teams with three times as many members, including one previously undefeated team. On Saturday, April 1st, 2023, Forsythia Williams, Kloe Jackson, Trinity Brasher, and Audrey Foster participated in the Quiz Bowl tournament at Arkansas State University […]
Get Tickets to “Oliver! the Musical” at the Royal Theatre Nov 30th – Dec 10th
The Jeff Mattingly Foundation along with First Security Bank Present Oliver! The Musical on stage at The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market, Benton, AR. Show dates are Thursday, November 30th through Sunday, December 10th. The times are 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $15.00 for general admission, $12.00 for […]
Video & Pics from the Salt Bowl Press Conference
This Salt Bowl coverage is sponsored by Castle on Stagecoach! See their Facebook page at fb.com/CastleonStagecoach/ HERE’S THE LIVE VIDEO. Pics below: MySaline will be at the Salt Bowl Coaches’ Press Conference showing live video on Facebook! Watch fb.com/mysaline at 5 p.m. Monday August 28th to see the coaches and players and all the announcements! This […]
Young Players to Perform “Guys and Dolls, Jr.” July 13-16
The Young Players and Landers of Benton proudly present Guys and Dolls, Jr. at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, in downtown Benton. Show times are July 13-15 at 7 p.m. and July 16 at 2 p.m. On July 15 there will be a special 2 p.m. performance featuring the understudies in the lead […]
Young Players to Present “13” a Play About Middle School, Oct 21-30
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony-Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out! The Young Players Second Stage Production presents… “13” at […]
The Annual Ben-Tony Awards for Excellence at the Royal Theatre Will Be Held Oct 15th
The Royal Players put out this special announcement about their annual Ben-Tony Awards ceremony, to be held October 15th. Here are the nominees for the coveted Ben-Tony Awards for the 2015-2016 season Royal Players. Of course, they are all very worthy (and so are many of their fellow actors who did not get nominated this […]
“Boy Hero: The Story of David O. Dodd” to Play at the Royal Theatre Oct 6-9
In honor of the 170th anniversary of the birth of David O. Dodd in 1846, the Royal Players of the historic Royal Theatre in Benton will produce a new fact-based play about Dodd. The full-length play, Boy Hero: The Story of David O. Dodd, was written by Dr. Nancy Hendricks and is being directed by […]
Young Players to Audition for “Charlie Brown Christmas” Oct 8-9
The Young Players Youth Theater are proud to announce auditions for a Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz. Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. Stage Adaptation by Erin Schaeffer. Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. Auditions will be held at the Royal Theatre, 111 South Market […]
Royal Players to present “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Dec 1-4 & 8-11
The Royal Players will present “It’s a Wonderful Life” on December 1-4 and December 8-11. The play is by Doug Rand, produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. This faithful, fast-moving stage adaptation of the classic film features fluid scene changes, reasonable set requirements, and scores of beefy roles, particularly for women. It’s not only a joyful […]
“One Night Only” – a Night of Vocal Performances on Sep 24th to Benefit the Young Players
On September 24th, 2016 beginning at 7pm, the Royal Theatre will host a night of vocal performances by the Young Players and other local vocal students from the Central Arkansas area. Proceeds will fund Young Players Destination NYC in the summer of 2017, celebrating the 15th Birthday of the Young Players! Tickets are on sale […]