Arkansas Interviews

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I feel that the most important thing I do as a writer for Broadway World is assist theatres in cultivating excitement for the next generation of storytellers. Whether I am there to review a show, give feedback, or talk with the budding thespians, spotlighting their ideas and accomplishments brings m...

Just in time for the St. Patrick's Day celebration, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St, in Conway, brought in the fabulous CELTIC ANGELS IRELAND Tuesday, March 14, for a one-night only performance. They brought grace, culture, and fantastic music to our town, and I was thrilled when I...

We love our music here at BroadwayWorld Arkansas, whether it be in a big Broadway musical or a touring country act. I was ecstatic to hear that HOME FREE, which consists of Adam Rupp-beatboxer extraordinaire, Rob Linquist - smooth lead tenor, Tim Foust - with his sexy bass singing (HEY! any fan will...

There are not enough words to express how excited I am about Celebrity Attractions bringing DISNEY'S ALADDIN THE MUSICAL to Robinson Center, 426 West Markham St., in Little Rock, Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Sunday, Feb. 5....

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In theatre, as well as in life, we all need a little help from our friends. This holds true for Director Ryan Gibbins at Arkansas State University-Beebe Theatre Department, who will be presenting BIG FISH this Thursday through Saturday, November 3 through 5, in the Owen Center Theatre, beginning at ...

Taking care of a historic theatre, especially in a small town, can be a challenge with or without the threat of a plague. Many times, the buildings need upgrading, things break down, or sometimes go into disrepair altogether. So far, the folks with the Arts Council of Conway County have managed to k...

Willem Butler, winner of BroadwayWorld's first ever season of Next on Stage, is currently shining bright on stages across the country as Dmitry in the National Tour of Anastasia. A recent graduate from Elon University, Anastasia is Butler's touring debut! Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Willem B...

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Amanda Fallon Smith shares her journey from farm girl to Wicked cast....

Just in time for Halloween, Maumelle High School will be presenting I AM FRANKENSTEIN, an adaptation from Arkansas playwright John Haman, Thursday, Oct. 31, and Friday, Nov. 1. 'It's the story of two tortured creatures,' says Haman. 'Victor's famous monster, and the novel's troubled author, Mary She...

This weekend, Thespian Troupe 3131, under the direction of Heather Hooten, at Morrilton High School will recreate the dramatization of Orson Welles' reading of H.G. Wells' book THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. Considered the first of its kind to imagine what the world would look like if aliens invaded Earth, ...

'Small town' Cali girl follows in the family business, Theatre, and is seeing the country. Meet the wonderful Sarah Hinrichsen and see how growing up in Theatre was just the overture for her professional life....

For the candy lover in all of us, the Arkansas Repertory Theater, will present Willy Wonka Jr., their first all-kids cast on the main stage June 21-30....

From the suburbs of Chicago to all over this great country. Tyler Leahy is really enjoying his time with, The Book of Mormon...

Jeff Sullivan has that Star Quality plus intelligence, kindness and talent. Broadway stardom can't be far behind for this Canadian import....

A Philly boy, Sean Thompson, sees the country in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies. See how he got to be so lucky....

Becoming the future Queen of the Pride Land's in the Lion King tour, Nia Holloway took her own path. And oh, what a journey it's been. Meet this charming talent and remember her name because she's just getting started....

Most people know Del Shores as the creator/writer/director of the play and film SORDID LIVES, which morphed into the TV series Sordid Lives: The Series. Del also has utilized his producing and writing talents on Showtime's Queer As Folk and ABC's Dharma & Greg, among others. Del has been touring his...

The Broadway podcaster, Patrick Hinds talks about how he started, what led him to podcasting and how it's changed. You can feel his combustable energy and excitement as he talks about his life and what brought him to this world that he is 'Obsessed with.'...

Getting that first National tour seems like a right of passage among Broadway's next generation of stars. Sydney Patrick could not be more excited to be on that path while starring as Lauren in the National tour of Kinky Boots. Her incredibly powerful voice, brilliant timing and adept physical com...

Taylor Quick moved to New York just nine short months ago, but she's already achieved the role of a lifetime: playing the title role in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE alongside some of New York's brightest stars. But, the young actress, who has family ties to the Great White Way, has neither lost her tena...

Most actors receive a standard show contract for around 12 months, but that doesn't mean every actor hangs up their shoes and immediately walks into another show. In fact, not only do some actors extend their contracts, but some make an entire career out of an individual credit. Rob Ouellette, who i...