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, […]
Have ice cream with Santa & Buddy the Elf in downtown Benton Dec 4th
Maybe you already know that Elf the Musical will be at the Royal Theatre… It just got even better because you can meet Santa and Buddy the Elf on Saturday, December 4th for a pajama party at Just Ice Cream. ?WHAT’S INCLUDED Kids and parents can wear pajamas, meet these main characters from Elf the […]
“All Together Now” a musical revue at Valhalla Venue Nov 13th & 14th is a fundraiser & celebration of live theatre returning
Come to downtown Benton and participate in a global event November 13th & 14th with our local Royal Players, to celebrate the return of live theatre around the world. The presenting sponsor is Valhalla Restaurant & Axe Throwing and the event will be held at The Venue at Valhalla. The Royal Theatre presents, along with […]
Royal Players to perform Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers” Aug 12-22; Tickets feature assigned seating
To finish out what would have been the 2020-2021 season, The Royal Players will perform Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Lost in Yonkers,” August 12-22, 2021, sponsored by Saline Heart Group. THE SHOW: By America’s great comic playwright, Neil Simon, this play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old, mentally […]
Young Players to perform Frozen Jr, July 15-18
The Young Players will present Disney’s Frozen JR., July 15-18, 2021 at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, in downtown Benton. Sponsored by Everett Buick GMC, the enchanting modern classic from Disney is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The […]