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If you’re looking for an exciting theatre experience, you’ll be glad to know that Conway, AR, has a myriad of live theaters. Here is a list of our favorite performance venues in town, whether you want to see a classical play, a musical performance, or are simply a fan of Broadway shows.


Reynold’s Performance Hall

If you want to see a delightfully comical performance, Reynold’s Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas is the place to go. The Reynold’s Performance Hall hosts various performances, including live music, circus shows, comedy acts, and classical plays.

The state-of-the-art theater can comfortably seat 12000 people and hosts over 250 shows per year. The Reynold’s Performance Hall is well-known for hosting a variety of celebrities, including Ray Charles, the Temptations, Spike Lee, and Loretta Lynn. It has also hosted national tour acts like Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, and Cats.

Arkansas’s Shakespeare Theatre

You can watch several Shakespeare plays at the summer festival in Conway produced by Arkansas’s Shakespeare Theatre. The Shakespeare Theatre Company of Arkansas organizes several plays to teach the audience literature from the Renaissance period every year.

Each season, they bring in highly experienced and respected Shakespeare actors for an engaging performance. The summer festivals are part of Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s mission to produce high-quality, accessible Shakespeare productions that encourage community involvement and create educational opportunities.


James H. Clark Auditorium

The James H. Clark Auditorium is located at 2300 Prince Street in Conway High School. It is a multi-purpose proscenium-stage theatre with a seating capacity of 1500 people. As a result, it can host various activities such as musical performances, concerts, touring acts, and large meetings. It’s also a great place to watch your children perform in a school play or recital.


The Murry’s Dinner Playhouse

Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, just a few miles from Conway, has provided incredible live entertainment since 1967. Murry’s Dinner Playhouse is a unique venue that combines delicious food with professional theater performances. It’s an excellent place for a romantic date because you can wine and dine before seeing a play or musical. Please consume alcohol responsibly and in moderation.

Murry’s Dinner Playhouse presents world-class comedies and Broadway musicals for the entire family. If you don’t feel like eating before a play, you can always order takeout and eat it in the comfortable heated front bucket seats of your 2022 Kia Telluride S.


The Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre

If you are looking for an engaging activity for your children, try the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre in Little Rock, only a short drive from Conway. The Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre is committed to producing high-quality adaptations and original plays for children and families. The theatre fosters and cultivates young talent while also providing an educational environment where children and audiences can discover, learn, and blossom.

Regardless of the performance venue you select, you will not be disappointed. Make sure your vehicle is correctly serviced as you prepare to see a play in town or out of town. To schedule an appointment, contact Crain Kia of Conway today.  

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