Broadway has the Tony Awards, and Benton has the BenTony Awards. The Royal Players and Young Players invite the public to this special night, to celebrate the casts and crews from all of the last year’s productions at the Royal Theatre. READ MORE BELOW Awards are given out in various categories. For 2024, there is […]
The Royal Theatre presents the classic, A Christmas Story in a play; Tickets on sale now for shows Dec 7-17
The Royal Theatre presents the beloved classic, “A Christmas Story: The Play.” This production is directed by Matthew Burns, produced by Daphne Shoppach, and sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. Way more info below! ?? WHAT Enjoy humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the 1940s Midwest. Sponsored by Everett Buick GMC, A Christmas […]
See the list of LIVE SHOWS in Saline County and submit your own
Scroll down for the list of LIVE SHOWS in Saline County, Arkansas. The list is sponsored by Retro Rose Records at 113 E. Sevier St. in Downtown Benton! Musical artists, theater plays and more can be listed. Submit your show for free by going to ☝️ the link above. See the list ? below. This page […]
Get tickets now for Bright Star, in Bryant, Jun 8-18 the bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
“Bright Star,” the fun, heartfelt, bluegrass musical is playing from June 8th until the 18th. This performance by Actors Theatre of Little Rock will be at Bryant High School in Love Auditorium. Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Broadway’s Bright Star tells a sweeping tale […]
Chris is back with 2 movie reviews – Strange World & A Christmas Story Christmas
Strange World (in theaters) “Strange World” is absolutely bombing at the Box Office, but it’s NOT because it’s not a really fun movie. I took my 11 year old daughter and two of her besties to see it this weekend, and we loved it! “Strange World” centers around the Clade family. They are a legendary […]
Annual BenTony Awards ceremony coming Nov 12th
Broadway has the Tonys and Benton has the BenTonys. The Royal Players invites the public to the annual BenTony Awards. Come to the Royal Theatre on Saturday, November 12th at 6:30 p.m. The address is 111 S. Market St. in Benton. Celebrate our community theatre, volunteers, cast and crew, and enjoy some fabulous entertainment. Admission […]
Chris reviews 2 movies and a play – Bullet Train, Noises Off, and They/Them
Bullet Train (in theaters) Who doesn’t love Brad Pitt? Honestly, if you say you DON’T like Brad Pitt, I feel like you’re lying. Any Theo Von fans here? Wait! Hold up! You don’t know who Theo is? Well, let me educate you. Theo Von is a stand-up comic and podcaster from New Orleans. He currently […]
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 Theatre members not taking a break during pandemic
You’ve heard the phrase “the show must go on” – well if the Royal Players and Young Players community theater members in historic downtown Benton were able to produce shows at this time, they certainly would. But there is still a lot of activity in and around the Royal Theatre where they normally perform. The […]
Royal Players to Host 2019 Bentony Awards Oct 12th, for Excellence in Theater
The Royal Players will host the 2019 Bentony Awards on Saturday, October 12th at 7 p.m. Come to the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton at 111 N. Market Street. Dress up in your finest attire and celebrate as the actors, directors, crew and more are honored for their excellence in the 2018-2019 Royal Players […]