We hope you’re ready to groove, Little Rock.
Celebrity Attractions just released its brand new Broadway “lineup of legends” coming to the Robinson Center beginning this fall, and it’s packed with blockbuster musicals, ’90s nostalgia and family-friendly fun.
“We are excited to present another season of Broadway at Robinson Center,” says Kristin Dotson, CEO of Celebrity Attractions. “One short day is definitely not enough — you need to experience a full season of Broadway here in Little Rock. Our legendary lineup is packed with shows the whole family will love. We’re looking forward to seeing you for five fabulous shows where you, your family and your friends can connect, laugh and enjoy.”
Without further ado, here’s the full rundown of the 2025-2026 season.
“Mark Twain Tonight!” – Sept. 12-14
Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of “Mark Twain Tonight!” on stages across North America, beginning in the 2025-2026 season. Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook. Mark Twain’s wry humor and irreverent observations led to his being called “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times). Millions have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” (Time Magazine) commentary.
“Mrs. Doubtfire” – Oct. 24-26
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Little Rock in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, “Mrs. Doubtfire” tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune — one that proves we’re better together.
“Elf: The Musical” – Nov. 7-9
“Elf: The Musical,” inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps The Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, “The show has cracked the code of all-ages comedy, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated in The New Yorker, “It’s enough to make you believe in the magic of Christmas.” This modern-day holiday classic, says The Daily Beast, “is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!”
“MJ: The Musical” – March 3-8
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Little Rock in “MJ,” the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. 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.
It’s thrilling sold-out crowds on Broadway and in cities across North America; London’s West End; Hamburg, Germany; and Sydney, Australia, and now “MJ” is startin’ somethin’ in central Arkansas as it makes its premiere at Robinson Center in March 2026. “A riveting adrenaline rush!” declares The Washington Post.
“Wicked” – April 8-19
“Wicked,” Little Rock’s most “popular” musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz, but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin — smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships, until the world decides to call one “good” and the other one “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, “Wicked” — the untold true story of the Witches of Oz — transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. “If every musical had the brains, heart and courage of ‘Wicked,’ Broadway really would be a magical place” (Time Magazine).
(Show descriptions provided by Celebrity Attractions.)
Ticket sales and season subscriptions will be available starting this summer both online and by calling the box office at 501.244.8800.
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