You can become a part of the Royal Theatre’s future by supporting your community and performance art in Saline County. Choose individual or family membership The annual fee for a family is $40 and you will receive 2 complimentary passes and 2 votes at any called membership meeting. Individuals are $20 annually and receive 1 […]
Royal Players to present “Titanic the Musical” Feb 10-19
The Titanic sets sail on The Royal Theatre stage on February 10-19 and is co-sponsored by Terry Cole Trucking and MySaline.com. Tickets are available online now see below for show times and ticket info. Titanic The Musical is a story and book written by Peter Stone, with Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston. Produced on […]
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. […]
Royal Players to perform “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” Dec 1st-11th
Celebrate the season at the Historic Royal Theatre as The Royal Players present A Christmas Carol: The Musical. Show dates are Thursday – Sunday from December 1st-11th at the Royal Theatre. The address is 111 S. Market Street in Historic Downtown Benton. This production is sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. This spectacular musical adaptation breathes […]
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 […]
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. […]
Royal Players to perform play adaptation of comedy film “Noises Off” —Aug 11-21
The historic Royal Theatre presents their production of Michael Frayn’s hilarious off-the-wall comedy, Noises Off. This production is sponsored by Campbell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Show dates are from August 11-21, 2022. Many of you will remember the 1992 film adaptation of Frayn’s play which featured Carol Burnett, John Ritter, Michael Caine and Christopher Reeves. Tony […]
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 […]
Young Players to present Disney’s High School Musical Jr, July 14-17
Go Wildcats! The Young Players will present High School Musical, Jr. on July 14-17 at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, in downtown Benton. Based on Disney Channel’s smash hit movie, the musical comes to life on the Royal stage. This production has been made possible by Gina’s Catering Grab and Go. Show […]
Royal Players to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast June 16th-26th
The Historic Royal Theatre presents the Royal Players production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast June 16th – 26th. This production, made possible by a sponsorship with Everett Chevrolet, will be opening summer 2022. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along […]