9 TO 5 closes out 59th season of CTLR
What better way to end your 59th season than with a show with a 5 and a 9? The Community Theatre of Little Rock presents the musical 9 to 5 through June 21st at The Studio Theatre (320 West 7th...
View Article69th Tony Awards wrap up (published on 6/9)
The 69th Tony Awards have been distributed. The medallions have been spun. Producers are already starting to think about their shows for the 70th ceremony in June 2016. And actors are auditioning for...
View ArticleDEATHTRAP, first show of CTLR 60th season, continues
The Community Theatre of Little Rock begins its 60th Season with the Tony-nominated murder mystery Deathtrap by Ira Levin. It opened on September 3rd and continues tonight, tomorrow afternoon at...
View ArticleCreative Class of 2015: Erin Martinez
Moving with ease from a portraying a frustrated actress to an earthy Italian strumpet, Erin Martinez has had a memorable 2015 on Little Rock stages. Along the way, this singer/musician, actor, and...
View ArticleCreative Class 2016: Ruth Shepherd
Though Arts & Humanities Month ended yesterday, today is a bonus for the Creative Class 2016. Ruth D. Shepherd has spent her career utilizing the arts and creativity to spread joy, messages of...
View ArticleRemembering Betty Fowler
Arkansas entertainer icon Betty Fowler died Saturday, April 15, 2017. The information below is adapted from her obituary. Betty was born on September 17, 1925 in Wynne, Arkansas to the late Harry...
View ArticleLR Women Making History – Betty Fowler
The word “Entertainer” seemed to have been invented for Betty Fowler. Born in Wynne, her love for music began at age 9, when she started taking piano lessons. Betty began her illustrious career at age...
View ArticlePulitzers Play Little Rock: CTLR’s production of RENT
Jonathan Larson’s through-sung updated La Boheme was an instant success from its first Off Broadway preview. Unfortunately with his death that day, Larson never enjoyed the success. After a long...
View ArticleLittle Rock Look Back: May 31, 1968 – a day of transition for the Arkansas...
An arts organization in financial crisis. Programming abandoned Summer education programming for students Staff laid off A challenge grant from donors A community fundraising drive Sound familiar? In...
View ArticleMay 31, 1968 – a day of transition for the Arkansas Arts Center
As the Arkansas Arts Center prepares to transition out of its physical space in MacArthur Park this summer, it is a time to look back to another transition the AAC experienced 51 years ago. That one...
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