Arkansas Repertory Theatre 🇺🇸

If you appreciate exceptional live theater during your trip to Little Rock, United States, a visit to the Arkansas Repertory Theatre—affectionately known as The Rep—is a must. Founded in 1976 by Cliff Fannin Baker, this landmark venue holds the distinction of being the longest-running nonprofit resident theater in Arkansas. Affiliated with the Actors' Equity Association, The Rep presents a year-round season featuring six or seven productions annually, bringing over 200 nights of performances to the stage each year.

When you attend a show, you will take your seat in an intimate 377-seat facility that has hosted more than 350 productions and 45 world premieres over its rich history. The theater's impressive legacy includes staging major past productions ranging from classics like Macbeth, Death of a Salesman, and The Crucible to popular musicals such as Les Miserables, Sister Act, and Mary Poppins. The Rep has also nurtured new comedic works through its Kaufman & Hart Prize for New American Comedy.

Led by Executive Artistic Director Will Trice, The Rep continues to offer world-class entertainment, attracting more than 70,000 patrons every year for an unforgettable cultural experience in Arkansas.

What to see at Arkansas Repertory Theatre

• Longest-running nonprofit resident theater in Arkansas, founded in 1976
• Intimate 377-seat venue featuring over 200 performance nights annually
• Affiliated with the Actors' Equity Association and produces year-round seasons
• Staged over 350 past productions, including 45 world premieres

Visiting tips

Check the current seasonal lineup before your trip to catch one of the six or seven mainstage productions offered throughout the year.

How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Evening

How to get there & what’s nearby

Arkansas Repertory Theatre is easy to reach on Little Rock’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Cathedral of St. Andrew and Old State House. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Little Rock travel guide.