Bippity boppity boo—Just like Cinderella, Robinson Center is undergoing a major makeover. In fact, the next time your family steps into the historic performance hall, it might be to see Celebrity Attraction's touring production of "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella," scheduled for Little Rock shows in January 2017. 

But, last week along with our sister publication Little Rock Soiree, we caught a glimpse of the Robinson mid-transformation. This will be the media and the public's last look at the renovation before the big reveal on November 12 for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s signature Opus Ball.

Here's the rundown from Little Rock Soiree:

"The nearly $70 million renovation includes an expanded and updated lobby (with a box office that will be open Monday-Friday), concessions on the lower and street levels, a grand staircase connecting three of the center’s four levels and new elevator access to the parking deck.


In the performance space, added side box seating and grand and upper tiers bring the total capacity to 2,214. The boxes will eventually be available to ASO and Celebrity Attractions season subscribers. Added height in the space — along with the daunting task of dropping the stage a hefty 36 feet — bring a much more intimate feel, pulling the audience closer to the stage."


See more photos of the Robinson Center renovation, including the terrace and meeting rooms overlooking the Arkansas River, in Little Rock Soiree's post here.