Shocking news for Little Rock’s artistic community: The Arkansas Repertory Theater announced this afternoon it is suspending operations effective immediately.

Stephanie Smittle, the Times’ Arts and Entertainment editor, has the details over at our A&E blog, Rock Candy.

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UPDATE: I’ve seen some questions in the comments seeking more information about The Rep’s closure. Please click through to the link to Stephanie’s post, which contains detailed information drawn from interviews with the current board chair and the incoming chair.

Board Chair Brian Bush cited an “inability to reach … projected goals for charitable giving and ticket sales, and the change in the theatre landscape in Little Rock.” A committee of board members will work on conceptualizing a future for the theater, a press release said.

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