Events under 'Theatrical Performances'

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.

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece. This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters. It follows Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on Earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous, and powerful ways.

The Screwtape Letters runs for 90 minutes with no intermission. It is recommended for ages 13 and older; children under age 4 are not admitted.

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece. This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters. It follows Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on Earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous, and powerful ways.

The Screwtape Letters runs for 90 minutes with no intermission. It is recommended for ages 13 and older; children under age 4 are not admitted.

books & lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
music & lyrics by Steven Lutvak
co-directed by Amy Herzberg & James Taylor Odom
based on a novel by Roy Horniman

A murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs, and a scene-stealing role for one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting ways.

"Propelled by a rollicking story, humor of the most delectable amorality and the cleverest lyrics assembled in quite some time." - The Hollywood Reporter

books & lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
music & lyrics by Steven Lutvak
co-directed by Amy Herzberg & James Taylor Odom
based on a novel by Roy Horniman

A murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs, and a scene-stealing role for one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting ways.

"Propelled by a rollicking story, humor of the most delectable amorality and the cleverest lyrics assembled in quite some time." - The Hollywood Reporter

books & lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
music & lyrics by Steven Lutvak
co-directed by Amy Herzberg & James Taylor Odom
based on a novel by Roy Horniman

A murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs, and a scene-stealing role for one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting ways.

"Propelled by a rollicking story, humor of the most delectable amorality and the cleverest lyrics assembled in quite some time." - The Hollywood Reporter

books & lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
music & lyrics by Steven Lutvak
co-directed by Amy Herzberg & James Taylor Odom
based on a novel by Roy Horniman

A murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs, and a scene-stealing role for one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting ways.

"Propelled by a rollicking story, humor of the most delectable amorality and the cleverest lyrics assembled in quite some time." - The Hollywood Reporter

books & lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
music & lyrics by Steven Lutvak
co-directed by Amy Herzberg & James Taylor Odom
based on a novel by Roy Horniman

A murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs, and a scene-stealing role for one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting ways.

"Propelled by a rollicking story, humor of the most delectable amorality and the cleverest lyrics assembled in quite some time." - The Hollywood Reporter

books & lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
music & lyrics by Steven Lutvak
co-directed by Amy Herzberg & James Taylor Odom
based on a novel by Roy Horniman

A murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs, and a scene-stealing role for one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting ways.

"Propelled by a rollicking story, humor of the most delectable amorality and the cleverest lyrics assembled in quite some time." - The Hollywood Reporter