Review: “Hamilton” takes aim at Fayetteville with a production that knows how important it is
Despite the multiple avenues where someone might have already interacted with the show, Hamilton’s arrival at the Walton Arts Center remains a big deal.
Section: Theatre Reviews
Review: “Mean Girls” at the WAC might not be mean, but it is busy and beautiful
Despite its ‘Mean Girls’ reputation, it mostly falls on the sweet side of things.
Review: ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ asks audiences to believe in the unbelievable
Just like the beloved children’s novel that spawned two full-scale movie versions, the musical adaptation is dark, weird and wild with plenty of onstage magic, some strong acting and interesting visuals.
Review: ‘Come from Away’ seeks to bring us together with a look at post-9/11 kindness
The show is fast paced, with many short scenes, and does a great job of talking about the micro-connections of our human experience.
Review: “Designing Women” follows its own script for theater show that serves up Southern sass for its fans
TheatreSquared has brought in a powerhouse cast featuring Broadway and television veterans to fill the rolls.
Review: Matilda helps TheatreSquared turn the page on live performances
Matilda wants us to believe that if we put our mind to something, and it’s for the right side of things, our strengths will help us prevail.
New comedy “At the Wedding,” developed in part in Fayetteville, returns as TheatreSquared’s first in-person production in a year
After the run in Fayetteville, the show will take the stage at the Lincoln Center in New York.
REVIEW: Dixie’s Happy Hour slings up a bit of pandemic relief for the Walton Arts Center and its audience
The show is available in Fayetteville from Feb. 26-28 and again from March 4-7. It’s meant to be watched synchronously at 8 p.m.
TheatreSquared’s production of ‘School Girls’ a lesson in privilege and what we can expect from live theater in our current moment
This production was purposefully staged, imbued with a talented cast and carefully filmed. We are privileged to have such an offering from our own region.
TheatreSquared casts a glowing light on science and the power of women with new production of ‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie’
The show marks the theater company’s first fully-staged, new production of its current season.
REVIEW: ‘Anastasia’ musical is a beautifully stylized look at a not-so-distant past
It’s quite the onstage wonder. The costuming is nothing short of amazing, and the adaptability of the set pieces, along with a seamless directorial style, make it all the more like an animated dream.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared’s “Ann” tells a story that humanizes our incessant political cycle
It’s frantic, and it’s thrilling theater. It’s also quite funny, and sometimes shockingly off-kilter.
REVIEW: “Once on This Island” at WAC takes audience on an immersive journey
Once on This Island is onstage at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville through Feb. 16.
REVIEW: ‘The Royale,’ now on stage at TheatreSquared, packs a flurry of punches
It is staged on a beautiful and smartly designed boxing ring, and there’s a surprising set reveal for the sixth round that’s worth letting you discover for yourself.
AT WALTON ARTS CENTER: Musical version of “A Christmas Story” feels familiar in a chaotic world
The holidays are chaos. Be grateful for yours, however it works for you.
REVIEW: In TheatreSquared’s “A Christmas Carol,” new chances arrive as fast as the holiday season
Christmas has come to Fayetteville. Whether you’re ready for it or not, it has arrived – and will be around for a while.
Get Email News Updates
Never miss a story! Sign up here.
