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the musical received a show-stopping standing ovation from audiences … in the beginning of the first act! It's become clear that 'nothing's as amazing as a musical.'" Feb 11-13, 17-20 and 24-27 116 S. Second St. in Rogers 631-8988; arkansaspublictheatre.org MARCH When "Hamilton" opened on Broadway in spring 2015, it was an immediate critical and popular hit — the show set a record for highest number of Tony nominations at 16 and racked up 11 wins. The New York Times review called it "a theatrical landmark that has transformed theater and the way we think about history." Northwest Arkansans will get the opportunity to see the national touring production at the Walton Arts Center in March. "'Hamilton' is the story of America then, told by America now," reads the description on the Walton Arts Center website. "Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, 'Hamilton' has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, 'Hamilton' is based on Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography. It has won Tony, Grammy and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors." March 22-April 3 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville 443-5600; waltonartscenter.org APRIL In April, Morgan Hicks will direct the wildly creative musical "Ride the Cyclone" for the University of Arkansas Theatre. "As irreverent as it is accomplished, 'Ride the Cyclone' does the job of any good amusement-park attraction: It makes you consider your mortality, but leaves you grinning ear to ear," wrote UA graduate Kris Vire in his review for Time Out Chicago. "In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster," reads the description on the UA website. April 8-17 Global Campus, 2 E. Center St. in Fayetteville 575-4752 MAY The groundbreaking exhibit "Architecture at Home" at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art seeks to inspire conversations about — and solutions to — some of Northwest Arkansas' thorniest housing issues. Five international architecture firms, including studioSUMO, Levenbetts, Mutuo, PPAA and Studio:indigenous, are contributing to the conversation. "Architecture at Home, Crystal Bridges' first architecture exhibition, brings together five prototypes for homes to spark a dialogue about contemporary housing," reads a Crystal Bridges' press release. "Through research, interviews, and innovative thinking, five architecture firms based across the Americas designed and fabricated 500-square-foot prototypes for a contemporary house to be JAN. 4-9 8 SHOWS THIS WEEK | TICKETS START AT $41! Broadway Supporters: Bob & Becky Alexander Friends of Broadway Broadway Series Sponsor: Media Support: Additional support provided by Bill & LeAnn Underwood Show Sponsor: 4 WHAT'S UP! JANUARY 2-8, 2022 FEATURE 2022 Continued From Page 3 See 2022 Page 37