Get ready for an unforgettable season of live theater with the Royal Players and their exciting new season! With a dazzling lineup of beloved classics, thrilling mysteries, and heartwarming musicals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Returning for our sixth year, is our Royal Haunted House, sponsored by Arvest Bank! Ranked the top overall haunted attraction by Arkansashauntedhouses.com, chills, thrills, and spine tingling shrills are a sure thing as we bring the scare back to Market Street! Run dates are October 16-18, 23-25, & 29-31.

Kicking off the Christmas season with festive cheer is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical December 4-14. This musical brings holiday joy and laughter to the stage. This charming adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s beloved book follows the chaos and unexpected beauty that unfolds when a group of unruly kids takes over the annual Christmas pageant. Sponsored by Everett Buick GMC.

Next, February 12-22, 2026, mystery and intrigue take center stage in Murder on the Orient Express. Adapted from Agatha Christie's legendary novel, this thrilling whodunit will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as detective Hercule Poirot races against time to solve a murder aboard the famous train.

The spotlight then turns to the Wild West in Annie Get Your Gun, the rip-roaring musical that celebrates sharpshooter Annie Oakley and her rise to fame. Coming to the Royal stage April 9-19, 2026, and sponsored by W.W. & Anne Jones Charitable Trust, Annie Get Your Gun is Packed with unforgettable songs like "There's No Business Like Show Business" and "Anything You Can Do," this show promises high-energy entertainment for all ages.

June 11-21, 2026, step into history with the enchanting Broadway hit Anastasia, a sweeping tale of adventure and discovery. Follow a young woman’s journey to uncover the truth about her past as she navigates a thrilling escape from Soviet Russia to the glamour of Paris.

Closing out the season August 13-23, 2026, Guys and Dolls delivers a lively, toe-tapping musical comedy packed with unforgettable characters, romance, and classic tunes. As high-rolling gamblers and determined dreamers collide, audiences will revel in the charm and humor of this timeless favorite.

We are thrilled to bring such a dynamic and engaging lineup to our stage this season - from heartwarming family tales to edge-of-your-seat mysteries and show-stopping musicals, there is truly something for everyone. Join us for an incredible year of storytelling and live performance!

For questions, more information, or sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: theroyalplayers@gmail.com.

Young Players

Young Players Youth Theatre, a division of the Royal Players, is thrilled to announce their 2025-26 season, packed with magical adventures, beloved characters, and unforgettable performances! This season features four incredible shows that will delight audiences of all ages: Disney's Descendants: The Musical, Shrek: The Musical Jr., Cinderella: Youth Edition, and The Addams Family.

Audiences will embark on a thrilling journey with Disney's Descendants: The Musical January 8-18, 2026, where the children of Disney’s most infamous villains' step into the spotlight, grappling with their family legacies and forging their own paths.

Then March 12-21, 2026, prepare to take a trip to the swamp with Shrek: The Musical Jr., where everyone’s favorite ogre learns the true meaning of friendship and self-acceptance in a show packed with humor and heart. Shrek: The Musical Jr. is sponsored by Everett Chevrolet.

The enchantment continues with Cinderella: Youth Edition July 9-19, sponsored by Everett Buick GMC; a timeless fairy tale filled with stunning transformations, charming princes, and a message that dreams really do come true.

Finally, we’ll conclude the season with The Addams Family, a delightfully spooky and hilarious musical that brings the world’s kookiest family to the Royal stage in a tale of love, laughter, and embracing the wonderfully weird. The Addams Family is sponsored by McCombs Medical and will run September 11-21, 2026.

We are beyond excited to bring this lineup to the Royal Stage. Each show offers something special for our community, whether it’s adventure, laughter, or a touch of magic. We can’t wait to welcome audiences into our historic theater for an unforgettable season of storytelling and fun.

For questions, more information, or sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: youngplayers.yp2s@gmail.com.

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