REVIEW: ‘Cats’ deftly prowls the WAC again after more than two decades away
The show is imaginative, bold and transporting, all of which are things we ask musical theater to be.
Posted by: Kevin Kinder
REVIEW: Avett Brothers offer a good show at the AMP, but one not quite up to their lofty standards
When the namesake brothers sing harmony vocals, they make one of the most melodious sounds you might see in any concert environment.
REVIEW: The Killers bring a nearly lethal dose of glam rock to Walmart AMP
In a 20-song, pyrotechnic-popping, nonstop dance party, the Las Vegas band also lived up to the showmanship and swagger of their hometown.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared says ‘Yaasss’ to comedy and queens in new show that closes its old space
It’s an outrageous tale, one that stretches believability.
REVIEW: Leon Bridges and Northwest Arkansas crowd can’t match energy levels at AMP show
Bridges and his band either lacked the musical muscle to overcome the crowd around me or perhaps the crowd lacked the attention span to recognize a good thing when they saw one.
As the first “State of the Art” exhibit at Crystal Bridges is celebrated, plans for a second exhibit are slowly unveiled
Like its predecessor, ‘State of the Art II’ will showcase a nationwide selection of contemporary art from artists not yet recognized at the national level.
REVIEW: ‘Waitress,’ at WAC through April 14, serves up slice of surprisingly complex lives
Life can be depressing and funny at all once, and that duality is the central idea of the show’s best number.
New shows the focus of the new Broadway season coming to the WAC for 2019-2020 season
‘New’ is a central tenet of the upcoming Walton Arts Center season.
TheatreSquared unveils new season, its first in a new home
TheatreSquared announces the lineup of plays to be performed in their first year in their newly built facility at the corner of Spring Street and West Avenue.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared’s ‘The Wolves’ musters a bit of bite in an unconventionally conventional tale
Depending on where you sit, which night you attend or where your focus happens to be at any given moment, you get to see a slightly different play.
REVIEW: ‘A Bronx Tale’ delivers us to that borough but struggles to take us somewhere
There’s always a bit of risk when you venture into something new. It might be a ‘slight one, a close but not quite one’ for you, but there’s often excitement in the pursuit.
New programming series serves up a helping of history with a helping of craft beer
A series of six programs will highlight historical events, such as a tour famed musician Johnny Cash took through Fayetteville in September 1968.
Tribute show forces local songwriter Randall Shreve to confront a hero (and get in better shape)
Years ago, Shreve mentioned to his bandmates that it might be fun to do a Freddie Mercury and Queen tribute show. The idea was promptly shot down.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared production takes light-hearted (but perhaps necessary) look at heavy subject
It’s a brisk piece with no intermission. You’ll be in and out of the theater in less than 90 minutes. But do get there early.
Unique play presented by TheatreSquared to get boost from award-winning actress
TheatreSquared knew asking Liz Callaway to do a show of theirs would be a stretch, but when she read the script she had a strong reaction to it.
The 10 Best Albums of 2018 (or the albums I listened to the most…)
These albums are the ones that spoke to me in 2018. I hope you found a collection of songs or albums that moved your soul this year, too.
REVIEW: The rhythms of life are on display in ‘On Your Feet,’ onstage at the WAC through Sunday
The musical is an onslaught of rhythm and dance and colorful outfits, all surging together at once. There’s rarely a moment to catch your breath.
REVIEW: Holiday and familial connections follow well-worn plotline
TheatreSquared’s telling of Miss Bennet runs through Dec. 30 at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville.
Legendary Rockwood Club finds new owner who hopes to revitalize the space and offer live music once more
The new owner of the longtime music club wants to keep the rich history that put Fayetteville’s music scene on the map.
Frequent Fayetteville guest Hayes Carll, who performs here Nov. 11, works to reclaim his songs and life
Ingram and Carll will do a total of seven of the acoustic-only song swap shows before Carll closes the year with three full-band efforts.
Crystal Bridges to present lecture by big-name artist with big ideas (and big canvases)
Crystal Bridges has been attempting to bring in Mehretu for several years, but her schedule hasn’t aligned.
Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion announces $13.9 million expansion plans
The additions to the AMP continue its evolution from a small stage to a national draw.
