Arkansas Public Theater

I have attended 3 performances here now and all of them were great. I never would have imagined that we have so much local talent. I actually prefer attending shows here rather than the Walton Arts Center.

I thought after 7 years I should update my review. I still love the RLT. The productions are great. The dinners are still very good with different caterers and instead of buffet, they serve you. Something new for the ²⁰¹⁴⁄₂₀₁₅ season is now cabaret tables for two. It’s the mid price seat between dinner and balcony but you can drink and you get floor seating. Fabulous!

The production was amazing, especially considering that they are *all volunteer* performances!
The food is excellent, but come for the show. .. you won’t be disappointed at this end of Broadway.

I went and saw Kiss Me Kate last night. I had never been to the facility before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It’s completely run by volunteers and the effort is amazing.
Only balcony seats were available so upstairs we went. I didn’t think it was bad at all. The only complaint I would have is that it’s tough to get beer/​wine up there. Someone opened up the «bar» on the second floor which consisted of canned beer and small bottles of wine on ice in a dish tub. Pretty funny! I talked someone on the first floor into selling us a bottle of wine to consume on the balcony. There are signs up that say «no drinks on the balcony» but everyone I saw had one. I suppose it was just a suggestion.
The show was OK, but a young woman named Dru Peacock-​Wiser was a standout performer. Incredible voice and comedic timing. I’d see any show she performs in for sure.
I had a great time and recommend it to others for an inexpensive evening of entertainment.