Last week the people spoke.  The results are in.

In preparation for the 40th anniversary season, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre asked its fans which title from the previous 39 years they wanted to see return.

The results have been tabulated.  The top five (plus one bonus) are: Next to Normal (from 2011-2012 season), To Kill  a Mockingbird (from 1997-1998 and 2011-2012 season), West Side Story (from 1994-1995 season), Peter Pan (from 1994-1995 and 1996-1997 seasons), Amadeus (from 1995-1996 season) and God’s Man in Texas (from 2003-2004 season).

It is interesting to note that three are plays and three are musicals.  Two of the titles are from the 1950s, one from the 1980s, two from the 1990s and one from the 2000s. These represent the breadth and depth of the Arkansas Rep as it has been fulfilling its mission of presenting plays and musicals both recent and classic.

One of these titles will be part of the 2015-2016 season. But the final result won’t be known until Bob Hupp announces the 40th anniversary season in the spring of 2015.