The historic Royal Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun (Stone), the beloved classic musical featuring songs by legendary composer Irving Berlin. Performances will run April 9 -19, bringing the charm, humor, and unforgettable music of the American frontier to the Royal Theatre stage. Annie Get Your Gun (Stone) is sponsored by W.W. & Anne Jones Charitable Trust.
Based on the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley, Annie Get Your Gun (Stone) tells the spirited story of a backwoods girl whose remarkable talent with a rifle launches her into Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Along the way, Annie navigates fame, romance, and friendly rivalry with fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler. Audiences can expect a lively evening of storytelling, colorful characters, and iconic songs including “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Anything You Can Do,” and “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly.” This new production celebrates the timeless appeal of Annie Get Your Gun, a Broadway classic with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, one of America’s most celebrated songwriters.
Based on the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley, Annie Get Your Gun (Stone) tells the spirited story of a backwoods girl whose remarkable talent with a rifle launches her into Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Along the way, Annie navigates fame, romance, and friendly rivalry with fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler. Audiences can expect a lively evening of storytelling, colorful characters, and iconic songs including “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Anything You Can Do,” and “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly.” This new production celebrates the timeless appeal of Annie Get Your Gun, a Broadway classic with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, one of America’s most celebrated songwriters.
Ticket Information
Tickets will be available Sunday, March 22, 2026. Online ticket prices are: $20 general admission; $15 for seniors age 60+, college students, and members of the military; $10 for ages 3 through 12th grade - plus additional fees. Lap children aged 0-2, do not require a ticket.
For online ticket sales, go to https://onthestage.tickets/the-royal-theatre.
Box office ticket prices are: $22 general admission; $17 for seniors age 60+, college students, and members of the military; $12 for ages 3 through 12th grade, which includes all fees.
For accessible or special needs seating, email [email protected] or call 501-315-5483 (voicemail only).
For online ticket sales, go to https://onthestage.tickets/the-royal-theatre.
Box office ticket prices are: $22 general admission; $17 for seniors age 60+, college students, and members of the military; $12 for ages 3 through 12th grade, which includes all fees.
For accessible or special needs seating, email [email protected] or call 501-315-5483 (voicemail only).
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Dates & Times
Performances will take place April 9–19 at the historic Royal Theatre. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances are expected to sell quickly.
All Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances (April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, & 18) will begin at 7:00 pm. Sunday matinees (April 12 & 19) will begin at 2:00 pm. The box office and lobby will open one hour prior to performance time.
Run time is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes with one intermission. This show is designated as assigned seating. Please check your seating assignment BEFORE completing your purchase. We are able to exchange, transfer or move tickets to another date or person. All sales are final and refunds cannot be issued.
All Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances (April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, & 18) will begin at 7:00 pm. Sunday matinees (April 12 & 19) will begin at 2:00 pm. The box office and lobby will open one hour prior to performance time.
Run time is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes with one intermission. This show is designated as assigned seating. Please check your seating assignment BEFORE completing your purchase. We are able to exchange, transfer or move tickets to another date or person. All sales are final and refunds cannot be issued.
About the Show
Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.
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Creative Team
By: Irving Berlin, Herbert Fields, Dorothy Fields, and Peter Stone
Music & Lyrics: Irving Berlin Original book by: Herbert and Dorothy Fields As Revised by: Peter Stone Director: Kathy Bartholmey Music Directors: Madison Betz and Sally Howell Choreographer: Reagan Turbyfill Producer: Carissa A. Lumpkins |
Cast
Katie Choate: Annie Oakley
Sean Grigsby: Frank Butler Jessica Miller: Dolly Tate Seth Hawkins: Buffalo Bill Cody Matthew Burns: Charlie Davenport Sa'teh Hampton: Chief Sitting Bull Ben Wright: Foster Wilson Carl McBride: Pawnee Bill Rylee woodard: Winnie Tate Marseiko Jackson Jr.: Tommy Keeler Dawson Claire- Jones Jessie Maddox Easterly: Nellie Malachi Thompson: Little Jake Abygail Hawkins: Mrs. Schuyler Adams/Ensemble Braden Hammock: Messenger/Ensemble Connor Heyl: Mac/Ensemble Ezra Heyl Running: Deer/Ensemble Katrina Taylor: Sylvia Potter-Porter / Ensemble MJ Sides: Eagle Feather/Ensemble Haddie Hinson: Featured Dancer/Ensemble Sadie Hawkins: Ensemble Sawyer Hawkins: Ensemble Abby Grace Neufer: Ensemble Azlyn Barnard: Ensemble Callie Graham: Ensemble Kayla Maurer: Ensemble Leah White: Ensemble |
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Support for the Royal Players is provided, in part, by the
Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department
of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment of the Arts
Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department
of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment of the Arts
