Arkansas Repertory Theatre

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[edit] Overview

Founded in 1976 and enjoying its 32nd season, Arkansas Repertory Theatre is Arkansas’ largest non-profit professional theatre company. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT D), "The Rep" has produced more than 280 productions including 40 world premieres on its 354-seat MainStage and 99-seat black box SecondStage located in its historic building in downtown Little Rock. Robert Hupp, Producing Artistic Director since 1999 when founder Cliff Fannin Baker retired, leads staff, artists and a 28-member Board of Directors, who serve as ambassadors to the community and govern The Rep’s fiduciary growth and operations. With an operating budget of $3.1 million, The Rep relies on season subscriptions, special events, foundation support, corporate and individual donations, and National Endowment for the Arts and Arkansas Arts Council funding.

[edit] Current Season

It Happened In Little Rock by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj (September 14 — September 30)

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon (October 26 — November 11)

Hello, Dolly! Book by Michael Stewart, Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman, based on The Matchmaker by Thorton Wilder (December 7 — January 6)

Doubt by John Patrick Shanley (February 8 — February 24)

Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz, based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle (April 11 — April 27)