ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: ‘Spring Awakening,’ 1-man C.S. Lewis show this week
Upcoming Entertainment for Arkansas.
Stories by Eric E. Harrison
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | THEATER REVIEW: Touring ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ shines at Robinson Center Performance Hall
This is not your father's, or even your grandfather's "Jesus Christ Superstar."
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Subscriber ExclusiveComedian Brian Regan bringing show to UCA
Brian Regan will make his Conway debut at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas.
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Subscriber ExclusiveRESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: West Little Rock Bleu Monkey opened Monday
The West Little Rock branch of the Bleu Monkey Grill officially opened Monday.
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ENTERTAINMENT: Festivals honor cherry blossoms in Hot Springs, daffodil blooms on Wye Mountain
Upcoming entertainment abound for Arkansas.
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Subscriber Exclusive‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ leads carry on half-century legacy of Webber-Rice musical
It has been a half-century, more or less, since the debut of "Jesus Christ Superstar," first as a concept album, subsequently as a Broadway stage production.
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Subscriber ExclusivePocahontas museum founder named NEA Heritage Fellow
The National Endowment for the Arts has named Pat Johnson, founder of the Eddie Mae Herron Center Museum in Pocahontas, as one of 10 2024 National Heritage Fel…
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ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Cambodian Rock Band’ at Fayetteville’s TheatreSquared
A father who escaped a murderous regime returns home after 30 years in search of his wayward daughter in "Cambodian Rock Band" by Lauren Yee, which opens Wedne…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBroken-footed violinist gives Beethoven concerto a gold-standard performance
Canadian violinist Kerson Leong recently broke his left foot. So, clad in a boot and using crutches, he crossed the stage of Little Rock's Robinson Center Perf…
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ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: String quartet offers ‘On Being Enslaved’ at cultural center
The Marian Anderson String Quartet performs a program titled "On Being Enslaved," under the auspices of the Chamber Music Society of Little Rock, 7:30 p.m. Thu…
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FILM NOTES: Four films celebrate Black history
The Little Rock Movie Tavern celebrates Black History Month by screening four recent and classic movies celebrating Black stories Friday-Thursday.
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Jelly Roll bringing ‘Beautifully Broken Tour 2024’ to North Little Rock on Oct. 22
Country singer-songwriter-rapper Jelly Roll will bring his "Beautifully Broken Tour 2024" to North Little Rock's Simmons Bank Arena at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Opening …
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NEEDTOBREATHE sets May 3 concert at Little Rock’s First Security Amphitheater
NEEDTOBREATHE, on its "Caves" world tour, will perform in Little Rock at 7 p.m. on May 3 at First Security Amphitheater, which is behind the River Market's Ott…
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RESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: Beef-a-Roo closed for a ‘remodel’
Beef-a-Roo has been down for a couple of weeks at least with a sign on the door saying it is "closed for remodeling."
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Subscriber ExclusiveBeethoven beckons: ‘Artist of Distinction’ set to tackle violin concerto
"It's always a pleasure to do Beethoven's Violin Concerto," says Canadian violinist Kerson Leong, who solos in the masterpiece this weekend with the Arkansas S…
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Scooter's Coffee eyes West Little Rock, Conway sites
Area franchisees of Omaha, Neb.-based Scooter's Coffee are actively pursuing sites to open coffee kiosks in west Little Rock and Conway, according to a spokesw…
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Fat Jaws in Little Rock hasn't reopened
Fat Jaws, 220 W. Sixth, Little Rock, closed at the end of last year, supposedly temporarily.
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EJ's Eats and Drinks in Little Rock still up and running
EJ's Eats and Drinks, 523 Center St., Little Rock, is still up and running, and open for lunch at the top of the week.
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ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Hobbits and Sax’ on Little Rock Winds program
Little Rock Winds and conductor Israel Getzov present a concert titled "Hobbits and Sax," 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley…
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Big Chicken opens in Springdale
Northwest Arkansas' second outlet of Big Chicken, a fast-casual restaurant chain founded by NBA Hall of Fame star Shaquille O'Neal, opened Monday.
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The Bagel Shop in Little Rock hosting "Fancy Place!" dinner
The Bagel Shop, 1501 Main St., Little Rock, is adventuring into dinner service, with a "Fancy Place!" pop-up dinner, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday.
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James Taylor, All-Star Band set June 14 concert at North Little Rock’s Simmons Bank Arena
Singer/songwriter James Taylor and His All-Star Band perform at 8 p.m. June 14 at North Little Rock's Simmons Bank Arena.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | DANCE REVIEW: Ballet Arkansas aces ‘Swan Lake’
Ballet Arkansas' full-scale production of Peter Tchaikovsky's ballet masterpiece "Swan Lake" was absolutely stunning Saturday afternoon at Little Rock's Robins…
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ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: ‘Company’ in Fayetteville, ‘Godspell’ in Argenta
The touring production of "Company" is onstage 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at F…
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Derek Hough bringing ‘Symphony of Dance’ tour April 29 to Little Rock’s Robinson Center
Emmy-winning dancer-choreographer-actor-author Derek Hough brings his "Derek Hough Symphony of Dance" tour to Little Rock, 7:30 p.m. April 29 at Robinson Cente…
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Subscriber ExclusiveFIRST BITES | OPINION: Nuggets at Jess’s, wings at Popeyes, ravioli at Fazoli’s
First bites at Jess's Chicken, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Fazoli's.
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FILM NOTES: ACS to screen ‘Rustin’ at Ron Robinson Theater
The Arkansas Cinema Society will screen "Rustin,"the story of gay civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 March on Washington, at 6:30 p.m.…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBallet Arkansas’ ‘Swan Lake’ marks the company’s 45th anniversary
Ballet Arkansas ups the count to 10 swans a-dancing this weekend at Little Rock's Robinson Center Performance Hall in its full-scale production of Peter Tchaik…
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ENTERTAINMENT: Cat fanciers convene; stand-up/science show starts tour
The Cat Fanciers' Association puts on its Gulf Shore Regional Cat Show Saturday-Sunday in the Hall of Industry at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Little Rock.
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Subscriber ExclusiveRESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: Owner of Delicious Temptations sees end in sight for expansion
The saga of Delicious Temptations continues through what owner Tony Niel has ruefully described as a "comedy of errors."
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey bringing 'reimagined' Greatest Show to North Little Rock arena
The North American tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey brings an "all-new, reimagined Greatest Show On Earth" to Central Arkansas, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.…
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ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: SoNA concertmaster soloist in Bruch Violin Concerto
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas concertmaster Winona Fifield solos in the Violin Concerto No. 1 in g minor by Max Bruch with the orchestra and Music Director Pa…
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Rain forecast pushes up start time of SoMardi Gras parade to 10 a.m.
Even though it was billed as rain or shine, SoMa 501's SoMardi Gras Parade, originally scheduled to start at noon on Saturday, has been pushed up to 10 a.m. to…
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Justin Timberlake sets Dec. 10 show at North Little Rock’s Simmons Bank Arena
Singer-actor-entertainer Justin Timberlake is adding 15 shows in the second leg of his "Forget Tomorrow" world tour, including a show at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at N…
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Subscriber ExclusiveSaul, Valery Saul: Arkansas Symphony associate conductor gets to ‘Bond’ with the band
Valery Saul gets a chance to "bond" with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and its audience this weekend.
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ENTERTAINMENT: “Fresh heART” exhibit opening at Art Group Gallery
Weekend Entertainment Notes
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Subscriber ExclusiveMarchers to go ‘Under the Sea’ on Main Street for SoMardi Gras
"SoMa Under the Sea" is the theme of SoMa 501's SoMardi Gras, Saturday in Little Rock's South Main neighborhood, downtown south of Interstate 630.
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Subscriber ExclusiveRESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: Bleu Monkey Grill poised for opening in West Little Rock
The west Little Rock branch of the Bleu Monkey Grill says in a Monday post on its Facebook page, "We will be releasing an opening date this week!"
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‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ set for April 26-28 at Little Rock’s Robinson Center
"Pretty Woman: The Musical" (original score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, book by Garry Marshall and J.F. Lawton, who directed and wrote the screenplay, res…
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Creed sets Nov. 3 concert at North Little Rock’s Simmons Bank Arena
Grammy-winning rock band Creed is extending its 40-plus city "Summer of '99" tour into the "Are You Ready Tour?," adding 20 additional arena dates that include…
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ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Sing and Swing’ touring show coming to UCA
"Sing and Swing," a Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents touring production, is onstage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds Performance Hall, Conway.
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ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: Murry’s Dinner Playhouse opening Neil Simon comedy Wednesday
Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, opens its production of "Barefoot in the Park" by Neil Simon.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | THEATER REVIEW: ‘Mean Girls’ cast nicely puts touring musical together
The cast of the touring production of the musical "Mean Girls" did a nice job Friday night at Little Rock's Robinson Center Performance Hall.
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FILM NOTES: ‘Barber of Little Rock’ screens at Clinton Center
The Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, will screen "The Barber of Little Rock," nominated for an Academy Award for best doc…
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RESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: Denny’s on Shackleford closed; weather issues delay Bleu Monkey opening
We're not sure when or how long ago it happened, but the Denny's at 310 Shackleford Road has closed... The only remaining Central Arkansas location we've been …
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Subscriber Exclusive‘Mean Girls’ co-star says she lacks a mean streak
A young woman who grew up on an African savanna finds herself trying to adjust to the wild and vicious ways of a suburban Illinois high school in "Mean Girls,"…
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Brit Floyd plans May 23 Simmons Arena stop for P-U-L-S-E World Tour
Pink Floyd tribute band Brit Floyd brings its 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour to the Theater at North Little Rock's Simmons Bank Arena.
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Flutist shines in solo at Masterworks concert in Little Rock
It was once a once-a-season thing for the Arkansas Symphony to bring one of its principals forward to solo in front of, instead of inside, the orchestra. But i…
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ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: State senator to lecture on importance of Black history
State Sen. Linda Chesterfield will give a lecture, "The Importance of Teaching Black History," to mark the start of Black History Month, 6 p.m. Thursday in the…
