Arkansas Repertory Theatre

06/05/2026

Get your tickets now for AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’!

Rehearsals are underway and when we heard the walls rumbling with the music of iconic jazz legend Fats Waller? We had to go check it out! This cast is working hard to bring the sound of the Harlem Renaissance to the streets of Little Rock.

Performances run from June 16 through June 28, 2026. You can purchase online at the link in our bio, or by calling The Rep's Box Office at (501) 378-0405.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is generously sponsored by Stella Boyle Smith Trust (Cathy & Mike Mayton, Trustees) and Janna & David Knight.

06/03/2026

Well bless your hearts...all remaining performances of STEEL MAGNOLIAS are sold out!

Tickets to The Rep are hot this summer! So if you missed your chance to grab a seat this time, don't make the same mistake twice. 🎹✨ Performances of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' are on sale now- our toe-tapping celebration of the music of Fats Waller. Book yourself an evening of Harlem jazz, sass and swing at TheRep.org !

05/30/2026

The lights are dimming, the band is tuning up, and the party is about to begin.

We're thrilled to introduce the cast of Ain't Misbehavin'! These extraordinary artists will bring the music, humor, heart, and irresistible swing of Fats Waller to life in a vibrant celebration of the Harlem Renaissance. Filled with powerhouse vocals, infectious energy, and more than a little mischief, this Tony Award-winning r***e promises an unforgettable evening of music and joy.

Performances happen June 16 through June 28, 2026. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link in our bio, or by calling The Rep’s Box Office at (501) 378-0405.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is generously sponsored by Stella Boyle Smith Trust (Cathy & Mike Mayton, Trustees) and Janna & David Knight.

05/30/2026

The lights are dimming, the band is tuning up, and the party is about to begin.

We're thrilled to introduce the cast of Ain't Misbehavin'! These extraordinary artists will bring the music, humor, heart, and irresistible swing of Fats Waller to life in a vibrant celebration of the Harlem Renaissance. Filled with powerhouse vocals, infectious energy, and more than a little mischief, this Tony Award-winning r***e promises an unforgettable evening of music and joy.

Tickets are on sale now for performances from June 16 through June 28, 2026. You can purchase online by clicking this link:
https://www.therep.org/aintmisbehavin-tickets/, or by calling The Rep’s Box Office at (501) 378-0405.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is generously sponsored by Stella Boyle Smith Trust (Cathy & Mike Mayton, Trustees) and Janna & David Knight.

05/29/2026

The curtain is officially up on STEEL MAGNOLIAS!

Join us where the hairspray is strong, the gossip is flowing, and friendships only grow deeper with time. Through laughter, heartbreak, and everything in between, this beloved Southern classic reminds us that the people who show up for us can become family.

With tickets starting at $25, this production is made possible through support from Susie Rosenbaum & Bruce Maddox, Mathews Industries, and Jennifer Wilson-Harvey.

Opening night is officially SOLD OUT, but you can visit TheRep.org/SteelMagnolias to snag a ticket before the run ends on June 7th.

Videography by Cranford Co.

05/25/2026

Pay What You Can” for tickets to see STEEL MAGNOLIAS on Tuesday, May 26th and Wednesday, May 27th!

Tickets go on sale TOMORROW at 9 a.m.! Up to 100 tickets will be available, based on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will only be sold IN-PERSON at the box office. There is a limit of 2 tickets per person.

The Rep is located at 601 Main Street in Little Rock. Come support local theatre, pay what you can, and enjoy the show!

"Pay What You Can" Preview Nights are sponsored by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

05/24/2026

“It’s so timeless, a cornerstone piece. Yes, it’s a Southern play, but it has a universal quality,” - Laurie Pascale

Eric Harrison with the Arkansas Democrat Gazette had a chance to sit down with the ladies of the salon and talk to them about sisterhood, hair and everything in between.

Catch our Run of Steel Magnolias starting May 26th and running through June 7th. Tickets start at $25, and can be purchased on our website.

Photography by Matthew Sewell.

Click here to read the full article: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/may/23/theater-repertory-theatre-opens-summer-season-with-steel-magnolias/

05/22/2026

The Rep is excited to offer an audio description service again for our golden 2026 SummerStage season!

Huge thanks to our partners at Creative Descriptions for providing real-time audio descriptions of what’s happening live on stage. Participants receive a pre-show tour as well as a description of the set. Access performances are available for every single production in our lineup this summer. The select dates for the season include:

Steel Magnolias: Saturday, June 6th at 8 p.m.

Ain't Misbehavin': Saturday, June 27th at 8 p.m.

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Saturday, July 11th at 8 p.m.

The Remarkable Resignation of Joycelyn Elders: Saturday, August 22nd at 8 p.m.

Side by Side by Sondheim: Saturday, September 19th at 8 p.m.

To register for the service, first make sure to call our box office at 501-378-0405 to purchase your tickets for one of the dates above. Then please email [email protected] to reserve your listening device and receive pre-show notes!

05/21/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the next production in The Rep’s 2026 Golden SummerStage season, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'!

Get ready to tap your toes and snap your fingers — Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a musical party set to the unforgettable music of Fats Waller. With a bandstand spirit and Harlem nightclub style, this Tony Award–winning r***e brims with songs that defined an era. Flirtatious, joyful, and a little mischievous, it’s pure swing from start to finish. Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III and produced in partnership with People’s Light.

Performances run June 16 through June 28, 2026. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.therep.org/aintmisbehavin-tickets/ , or by calling The Rep’s Box Office at (501) 378-0405.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is generously sponsored by Stella Boyle Smith Trust (Cathy & Mike Mayton, Trustees) and Janna & David Knight.

Welcome to The Rep THE ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE SummerStage 2026 The Anniversary Season LEARN MORE Steel Magnolias May 26 - June 7 LEARN MORE Ain't Misbehavin' June 16 - 28 LEARN MORE Joseph & the Amazing

05/13/2026

50 YEARS OF MEMORIES AND MAGIC AT THE REP
Chapter 5- "A LEGACY OF LAUGHTER"

From razor-sharp wit to joyful absurdity, comedy has always had a home on The Rep’s stages. Revisit some of the productions that filled our theatres with laughter — and reminded us why shared joy is one of the most powerful things live performance can offer.

In celebration of our golden anniversary, we spoke with more than a hundred artists, staff members, patrons, and community leaders who have helped shape The Rep’s legacy as Arkansas’s flagship professional theatre. Throughout 2026, we’ll be sharing collections of their stories—moments of discovery, joy, laughter, and transformation that reflect the lasting power of live theatre. Please enjoy their memories, and the magic that made them possible.
Created by Cranford Co.
With special thanks to Ruth Shepherd