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. […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
Musical “Newsies” for the First Time in Arkansas: Sept 15th-30th
For the first time in Arkansas and coming to the Royal Theatre September 15th-30th, 2018 is the Young Players production of Disney’s Newsies the Musical – the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon. The show is based on the historical newsboy strike of 1899 that shook the ivory towers of William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. With […]
Young Players to Present Disney’s Cinderella Kids in Benton on May 4-6
The Young Players present Disney’s Cinderella KIDS on May 4th – 6th at the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton at 111 South Market Street. Times are listed below. Friday, May 4th at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 6th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, […]
Young Players Announces Shows in 2018-19 Season
The Young Players came together at the Royal Theatre Saturday morning to reveal the shows for their new season. This group has been producing shows like “Les Miz,” “My Fair Lady,” and “Anne of Green Gables” since 2002, casting kids and teaching them the ins and outs of acting, singing and dancing in live shows. […]
See the Musical “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at the Royal Theatre in April
Everyone’s favorite flying car comes to life at the Royal Theatre in the musical adaptation of the beloved family film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on April 12-14, 19-21 at 7:00 p.m., April 15 and 22 at 2:00 p.m., sponsored by Everett Buick, GMC. Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through […]
See the Young Players Perform “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” Jan 4th-14th
Young Players Second Stage and Arvest Bank Present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Dark comedy is served at the historic Royal Theatre as the Young Players Second Stage and Arvest Bank proudly present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 111 S. Market Street, in downtown Benton. Show times are January 4th […]