During the curtain call, the cast of the musical stood onstage to offer a statement from a card with a Pride flag on it.
Author: By Kevin Kinder
Review: “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” offers a dazzling, high-energy run through the pop songbook
This is certainly one of the biggest shows to arrive in Fayetteville in recent memory. Perhaps only “Hamilton” landed in Northwest Arkansas amidst bigger buzz.
Review: Broadway version of “Tootsie,” now at WAC, switches roles to poke fun at musicals
The show is a love letter to theater musicals, with several winking nods to the stresses and surprises of showbiz.
REVIEW: ‘Chicago,’ 25 years later, continues remarkable run during WAC productions
The 25th anniversary tour just arrived at the Walton Arts Center, where it runs through Sunday.
Review: The Black Keys gracefully roll through their hits (and other songs) at final AMP show of the year
Auerbach’s tone was clean, and his slide work never let him down. Carney spent much of the time watching Auerbach – as we all did, honestly – looking for cues about when to pick up or slow down.
Review: ‘Pretty Woman’ follows familiar path during musical version now at WAC
There’s a reason the format has always proved popular. And here in Fayetteville, it’s being performed by Broadway talent.
Format festival arrives this weekend with the goal of connecting NWA to the world (and vice versa)
The festival gates open at noon Friday, and the first musical guest scheduled to perform is Honey Collective, formerly of Arkansas but now based in Brooklyn, New York.
Review: Walton Arts Center kicks off new Broadway season with better-than-fair “My Fair Lady”
I would wager that if you loved the original 1956 Broadway show or the 1964 film that you will love this production.
Review: James Taylor and his world-class band set the tone for a perfectly calm concert at the AMP
Taylor spent both sets spanning the American songbook while also diving into genres such as jazz and the blues. His band was up to all tasks.
‘The Dirty South’ explores contemporary Black culture through the frame of music
Through more than 100 works, the collection discusses religion, the southern landscape and our treatment of Black bodies.
Review: Jimmy Buffett’s island vibes permeate the AMP for a (slow paced) party
May we all find a little of Buffett’s unique brand of zen once in a while and get carried away.
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.
Walton Arts Center announces six shows for upcoming Broadway season
The six-show slate announced by Walton Arts Center officials compiles the most combined Tony victories of any season in the venue’s history.
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.
