FALL ARTS 2011 Nov. 12: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: “Beethoven & Blue Jeans.” Robinson Center Music Hall, Nov. 12, 8 p.m.; Nov. 13, 3 p.m., $14-$48. Markham and Broadway. www.littlerockmeetings.com/conv-centers/robinson. Nov. 15: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: “Bridging New and Old.” Clinton Presidential Center, 7 p.m., $22. 1200 President Clinton Ave. 370-8000. www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org. Nov. 15: Between the Buried and Me, Animals as Leaders, Tesseract. Downtown Music Hall, 8 p.m., $20. 211 W. Capitol. 501-376-1819. downtownshows.homestead.com. Nov. 26: Smoke Up Johnny. White Water Tavern, 10 p.m., $5. 2500 W. 7th. 501-375-8400. www.whitewatertavern.com. Dec. 16: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: “Happy Holidays.” Robinson Center Music Hall, Dec. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Dec. 18, 3 p.m., $20-$65. Markham and Broadway. www.littlerockmeetings. com/conv-centers/robinson. THEATER THROUGH OCT. 9: “Purlie.” Purlie Victorious Judson returns to his hometown as a preacher, with a plan to save the town, its church and its people, in this Tony Award-winning musical. Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, Tue.-Sat., 6 p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m., $23-$33. 6323 Col. Glenn Road. 501-562-3131. murrysdinnerplayhouse. com. Sept. 14-Oct. 9: “Ring of Fire.” Johnny Cash’s life and times are brought to the stage through the Man in Black’s songs, including “I Walk The Line,” “Five Feet High and Rising” and many more. Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Wed., Sept. 14, 6 p.m.; Thu., Sept. 15, 7 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Wed., Thu., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 7 p.m., $30-$40. 601 Main St. 501-378-0405. www.therep.org. Sept. 16-17, 23-24: “The Guys.” In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, The Weekend Theater presents this tribute — based on a true story — to the firefighters and other heroes who lost their lives trying to rescue others. The Weekend Theater, 7:30 p.m., $12-$16. 1001 W. 7th St. 501-374-3761. www.weekendtheater.org. Sept. 16-Oct. 2: “Miss Nelson Has a Field Day.” Arkansas Arts Center’s Children’s Theatre production, 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Arkansas Arts Center, $11 children, $14 adults. 501 E. 9th St. 501-372-4000. www. arkarts.com. Sept. 23-25, Oct. 1-2, 7-9: “Dixie Swim Club.” Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. The Public Theatre, Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m., $12-$14. 616 Center St. 501-374-7529. www.thepublictheatre.com. Sept. 23-24: “First Farewell.” The story of Sarah Bernhardt’s visit to Arkansas during one of her nine American tours at the height of her popularity in the late 1800’s. (A Saturday matinee will be presented at The William F. Laman Public Library.) Argenta Community Theater, Sept. 23-24, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 24, 3:30 p.m. 405 Main St., NLR. 501-353-1443. argentacommunitytheater.org. Oct. 12: “The Second City.” The famous comedic improv troupe returns. Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 7 p.m. Thu., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sun., 2 p.m. Sun. $35 or $30 add-on to season ticket. 601 Main St. 501-378-0405. www.therep.org. Oct. 13-14: Arkansas Festival Ballet presents “At the Barre.” A studio performance featuring original works to music by Chopin and excerpts from “Aida” and “The Nutcracker.” Arkansas Academy of Dance, 7:30 p.m., $15. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-227-5320. www.arkansasdance.org.
Oct. 21-Nov. 6: “Cinderella: A Rockin’ New Musical.” Children’s Theatre production of the fairy tale set to music. 7 p.m. Fri., 3 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Arkansas Arts Center. 501 E. Ninth St. 501-372-4000. www.arkarts.com. $35 or $30 add-on to season ticket. Oct. 25-Nov. 5: “That 80s Show.” The Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s Summer Musical Intensive Theatre production by its Young Artists group. www.therep.org. Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts, $25 or $20 add-on to season ticket. 20919 Denny Road. Oct. 28-30: “Shrek the Musical.” Everyone’s favorite friendly green ogre takes to the stage in this musical comedy. Robinson Center Music Hall,
Oct. 28-29, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 29-30, 2 p.m.; Oct. 30, 7 p.m., $27-$67. Markham and Broadway. www. littlerockmeetings.com/conv-centers/robinson. Nov. 4-5: “The Diary of Black Men.” This play, written by Thomas Meloncon, examines different issues inherent in the relationships between black men and black women. Robinson Center Music Hall, 7:30 p.m., $28-$40. Markham and Broadway. www.littlerockmeetings.com/conv-centers/ robinson. Nov. 20: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian “Nutcracker.” Robinson Center Music Hall, Nov. 20, $30-$79. Markham and Broadway. www. littlerockmeetings.com/conv-centers/robinson. Nov. 29-Dec. 1: “Fiddler on the Roof.” Tevye
tries to hang onto Jewish traditions in the face of changing times and his strong-willed daughters. The classic musical tale is one of Broadway’s longest-running shows. Robinson Center Music Hall, 7:30 p.m., $17-$50. Markham and Broadway. www.littlerockmeetings.com/conv-centers/ robinson. Dec. 2-18: “A Year with Frog and Toad.” Children’s Theatre musical production. 7 p.m. Fri., 3 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Arkansas Arts Center. 372-4000. Dec. 2-25: “A Christmas Carol, The Musical!” A musical retelling of Dickens’ classic, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Arkansas CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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