Hot In Little Rock

We love the theater.  And we probably need to give most of that credit to our parents – one a music teacher and the other a theater major – who brought us up in culturally vibrant Boston and took us on regular trips to New York City.  And now we have lived in Little Rock for 14 years – joyfully watching as the theater here has just gotten better and better.

That’s certainly the case in the days ahead.  We’ve got tickets to see “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” and “The Wizard of Oz.”  And we couldn’t be more excited.

“Smokey Joe’s Cafe” is playing at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre through June 27 and “The Wizard of Oz” is here, courtesy of Celebrity Attractions, for only three days next week.  So both of these shows aren’t going to be around long – and it’s time to make your plans to see them.

We had the privilege of seeing a few numbers from “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” during Passion for Fashion on Monday night.  We had our fashionista ministaffer with us – and now she can’t wait to see the show either.  The energy was high, the songs were fabulous, and the audience enthusiasm was palpable.  What more can you ask from a great musical revue?

“The Wizard of Oz” is a timeless production that brings back wonderful childhood memories.  We’ve never seen it on the stage in a live performance, so we’re really looking forward to this experience.  And yesterday on KTHV, the “munchkins” performed! For this touring production, each stop utilizes local children – and the dancers at Shuffles & Ballet II are helping out here in Little Rock.  If you missed the segment, click here.

Needless to say, we’re excited about the upcoming week and the theater we get to enjoy right here in our own backyard.  Tune in next week for our reviews, but don’t wait until then to get your tickets.  We can already tell these are going to be great productions.

“Smokey Joe’s Cafe”
Through June 27
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Call (501) 378-0405 for tickets.

“The Wizard of Oz”
June 21-23
Robinson Center Music Hall
Call (501) 244-8800 for tickets.