The August Edit: Art in Action

The arts play a leading role in the stories we share in Soirée, and honestly, in what makes Little Rock Little Rock. Since 2018, August has become our issue most dedicated to the topic, all starting with our Natural State of the Art annual gallery guide.

But as great as those gallery halls and walls are, we can’t forget about the incredible amount of performing arts our city has to offer. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming to a stage near you in the coming months.

 

Actors Theatre of Little Rock

  • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
  • “The Wish”
  • “Skywoman”
  • “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
  • “Black Nativity”

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Argenta Community Theater

  • “Driving Miss Daisy”
  • “White Christmas”
  • “The Producers”
  • “Cinderella”
  • “Crimes of the Heart”

501.353.1443 | argentacommunitytheater.org

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Arkansas Repertory Theatre

  • “Gridiron 2022” (Update: This production has been canceled.)
  • “Every Brilliant Thing”
  • “Guys and Dolls”
  • “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”
  • “Little Shop of Horrors”
  • “Clyde′s”

501.378.0405 | therep.org

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Ballet Arkansas

  • “Dracula”
  • “Nutcracker Spectacular”
  • “Sleeping Beauty”
  • “Modern Masters”
  • “New Works”

501.223.5150 | balletarkansas.org

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Celebrity Attractions (Robinson Center)

  • “Blue Man Group” 
  • “Tootsie” 
  • Disney′s “Aladdin” 
  • “Legally Blonde: The Musical” 
  • “My Fair Lady” 

501.244.8800 | celebrityattractions.com

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Murry’s Dinner Playhouse

  • “Over the River and Through the Woods”
  • “Always a Bridesmaid”
  • “The Play That Goes Wrong”
  • Disney′s “The Little Mermaid”

501.562.3131 | murrysdp.com

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The Studio Theatre

  • Disney′s “Descendants: The Musical” (through Aug. 7)

New season announcement coming soon.

501.374.2615 | studiotheatrelr.com

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The Weekend Theater

  • “Casa Valentina” (through Aug. 7)
  • “Radium Girls”
  • “Misery”

501.374.3761 | weekendtheater.org

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And if live music is what you’re after, start with these world-class performers:

Arkansas Chamber Singers

Arkansas Choral Society

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

Little Rock Wind Symphony

River City Men’s Chorus

 

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