Events under 'Theatrical Performances'

Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity as human-sized bees busy themselves in the community creation alongside children who can transform into bees as they play.

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He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Northwest Arkansas as MJ, the multi–Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.

Created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Northwest Arkansas premiere at Walton Arts Center in May 2025.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Northwest Arkansas as MJ, the multi–Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.

Created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Northwest Arkansas premiere at Walton Arts Center in May 2025.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Northwest Arkansas as MJ, the multi–Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.

Created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Northwest Arkansas premiere at Walton Arts Center in May 2025.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Northwest Arkansas as MJ, the multi–Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.

Created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Northwest Arkansas premiere at Walton Arts Center in May 2025.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Join us for a series of trailblazing new plays! In addition to attending the performances, you’re also invited to hear from the playwrights about their process and share your own thoughts with the creative team—and help shape new works from the ground up.

Performances will be held at TheatreSquared, at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, and at the Medium in Springdale.

Fayetteville Performances:

Thursday, May 22nd (at Theatresquared)
7pm. Tectonic Play Project

Friday, May 23rd (at Theatresquared)
7pm. Sherlock Holmes: The Timber Family File by LatinX Theatre Project

Saturday, May 24th (at Theatresquared)
11:00am. Playwrights Panel

12:30pm. Young Playwrights Showcase

2:00pm. Side by Side by Basil Parnell (APPRENTICE SHOWCASE)

5:00pm. Cowboys and East Indians by Nina McConigley and Matthew Spangler

Sunday, May 25th (at Theatresquared)
2pm. The Winking Place by Connor Johnson (APPRENTICE SHOWCASE)

5pm. Play on Jody by Candrice Jones

Join us for a series of trailblazing new plays! In addition to attending the performances, you’re also invited to hear from the playwrights about their process and share your own thoughts with the creative team—and help shape new works from the ground up.

Performances will be held at TheatreSquared, at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, and at the Medium in Springdale.

Fayetteville Performances:

Thursday, May 22nd (at Theatresquared)
7pm. Tectonic Play Project

Friday, May 23rd (at Theatresquared)
7pm. Sherlock Holmes: The Timber Family File by LatinX Theatre Project

Saturday, May 24th (at Theatresquared)
11:00am. Playwrights Panel

12:30pm. Young Playwrights Showcase

2:00pm. Side by Side by Basil Parnell (APPRENTICE SHOWCASE)

5:00pm. Cowboys and East Indians by Nina McConigley and Matthew Spangler

Sunday, May 25th (at Theatresquared)
2pm. The Winking Place by Connor Johnson (APPRENTICE SHOWCASE)

5pm. Play on Jody by Candrice Jones

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Northwest Arkansas as MJ, the multi–Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.

Created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Northwest Arkansas premiere at Walton Arts Center in May 2025.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Join us for a series of trailblazing new plays! In addition to attending the performances, you’re also invited to hear from the playwrights about their process and share your own thoughts with the creative team—and help shape new works from the ground up.

Performances will be held at TheatreSquared, at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, and at the Medium in Springdale.

Fayetteville Performances:

Thursday, May 22nd (at Theatresquared)
7pm. Tectonic Play Project

Friday, May 23rd (at Theatresquared)
7pm. Sherlock Holmes: The Timber Family File by LatinX Theatre Project

Saturday, May 24th (at Theatresquared)
11:00am. Playwrights Panel

12:30pm. Young Playwrights Showcase

2:00pm. Side by Side by Basil Parnell (APPRENTICE SHOWCASE)

5:00pm. Cowboys and East Indians by Nina McConigley and Matthew Spangler

Sunday, May 25th (at Theatresquared)
2pm. The Winking Place by Connor Johnson (APPRENTICE SHOWCASE)

5pm. Play on Jody by Candrice Jones

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Northwest Arkansas as MJ, the multi–Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.

Created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Northwest Arkansas premiere at Walton Arts Center in May 2025.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.