Little Rock’s Fall Performing Arts Preview

Fall is fast approaching, which means local theaters, museums and galleries are pulling out all the stops for a new season of must-see live events. Whether you’re an avid art supporter or just looking for something fun and new to experience, Little Rock’s fall performing arts calendar is thriving with concerts, Broadway shows, dance performances and more for everyone.

And yes, the arts inspire joy, but they’re also about discovery and challenging yourself. Explore a new venue or enjoy the work of an artist you don’t know. The creative beauty of Little Rock is blooming this season, and there are vibrant colors to see, people to meet and things to do. If you haven’t cleared your calendar through the end of the year, now’s your chance.


ACTORS THEATRE OF LITTLE ROCK

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Performances held at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church

  • “What the Constitution Means to Me” – Sept. 11-21
  • “Dance Nation” – Oct. 30 – Nov. 9
  • “Dreamgirls” – Dec. 4-21
  • “Black Nativity” – TBA

 

ARGENTA CONTEMPORARY THEATRE

argentacontemporarytheatre.org | 501.353.1443

  • “The Sunshine Boys” – Sept. 11-21
  • “My Fair Lady” – Oct. 9-19
  • “A Christmas Story: The Musical” – Dec. 4-22

 

ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS CONCERT SERIES

arkmfa.org | 501.372.4000

  • Booker T. Jones – Sept. 11
  • Rio Meets New Orleans – Oct. 17
  • Hiss Golden Messenger – Nov. 14
  • S.G. Goodman – Dec. 12

 

ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE

therep.org | 501.378.0405

  • “Jitney” – Aug. 6-18
  • “Hello, Dolly!” – Aug. 22-24
  • “Responders” – Sept. 3-15

 

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

arkansassymphony.org | 501.666.1761

  • Aaron Diehl Plays Gershwin – Sept. 28-29, Robinson Center
  • “River Rhapsodies: Intimate Letters” – Oct. 1, Stella Boyle Smith Music Center
  • “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” – Oct. 18-20, Robinson Center
  • “Beethoven & Blue Jeans” – Nov. 2-3, Robinson Center
  • Artist of Distinction: Andrei Ioniță – Nov. 5, Stella Boyle Smith Music Center
  • “Home for the Holidays” – Dec. 20-22, Robinson Center

 

BALLET ARKANSAS

balletarkansas.org | 501.223.5150

  • “Bold New Moves” – Sept. 13-15, Argenta Plaza
  • “Carmen” – Oct. 11-13, AMFA
  • “Encore: The Seven Deadly Sins” – Oct. 24, Arkansas Repertory Theatre
  • “The Nutcracker Spectacular” with the ASO – Dec. 13-15, Robinson Center

 

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS

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Performances held at the Robinson Center

  • “Come from Away” – Aug. 2-4
  • “Peter Pan” – Sept. 13-15
  • “Bluey’s Big Play” – Oct. 2-3
  • “Dear Evan Hansen” – Oct. 11-13
  • “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” – Nov. 9-10

 

MURRY’S DINNER PLAYHOUSE

murrysdp.com | 501.562.3131

  • “Steel Magnolias” – Aug. 21 – Sept. 14
  • “Alone Together” – Sept. 18 – Oct. 12
  • “Murder on the Nile” – Oct. 16 – Nov. 9
  • “White Christmas” – Nov. 13 – Dec. 31

 

RIVER CITY MEN’S CHORUS

rivercitymenschorus.com | 501.377.1080
Performances held at St. James United Methodist Church

  • Fall Concert with Craig Courtney – Sept. 15-17
  • “Holiday! 2024″ – Dec. 8-9, 12

 

THE STUDIO THEATRE

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  • “Legally Blonde: The Musical” – through Aug. 4
  • “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical” – Sept. 19-29
  • “Nyctophobia” – Oct. 18-31
  • “Annie” – Nov. 28 – Dec. 15
  • “Who’s Holiday” – Dec. 19-21

 

THE WEEKEND THEATER

weekendtheater.org | 501.374.3761

  • “Julius Caesar” – through Aug. 4
  • “Psycho Beach Party” – Aug. 31 – Sept. 15
  • “Extremities” – Oct. 11-27
  • “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge” – Dec. 6-15

 

UA-PTC CENTER FOR HUMANITIES AND ARTS

uaptc.edu/charts | 501.812.2710

  • “Dino-Light” – Oct. 18
  • Arkansauce – Oct. 26
  • US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors – Nov. 17

 

WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS

wildwoodpark.org | 501.821.7275

  • Disney’s “Newsies” – Oct. 11-20

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