Theater & Performing Arts

An evening out at the theater in Little Rock is the perfect way to escape. The performing arts scene in Little Rock has never been more vibrant, so get out for a great meal and take in a show.

From contemporary comedies to intense dramas and the biggest musicals, Little Rock brings the best of Broadway to Robinson Center and offers a cozy dinner theater featuring guest artists from around the country and an amazing selection of local talent.

A downtown anchor, the center’s performance hall is home to Broadway productions, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Arkansas and countless tours and performances throughout the year.

On the city’s western edge, Wildwood Park for the Arts stages plays and concerts amid a 140-acre forested preserve.

Founded in 1976, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the state’s largest non-profit resident theatre company. Throughout its history, this true gem has offered more than 350 plays in its historic building in downtown Little Rock. Murry’s Dinner Playhouse has served up food and entertainment since the 1960s and is a local landmark.

When it comes to super-local stagecraft in a more intimate setting, be sure check The Weekend Theater’s calendar of socially significant productions. There’s something for everyone, so grab a program, take your seat and take in a fabulous performing arts experience in Little Rock.