For almost a decade The Smith Center, a nonprofit, has been the “Heart of the Arts®” for Southern Nevada. We have already cancelled or postponed over 450 performances totaling more than $32 million in lost revenue including Broadway shows, student education matinees, and live performances of all types.
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Performance Updates
Our community may be starting to reopen, though it's clear that large theater venues will be among the last facilities to reopen. We are currently in the process of rescheduling many of the other concerts and events we had slated through fall and winter.
Gift Cards
Give the gift that will get you a standing ovation! Not only is a gift card perfect for the arts lover in your life, it helps provide vital financial support during this challenging time when The Smith Center is anticipating a substantial shortfall due to closures.
Upcoming
Virtual Shows
Journey from outer space to the deep ocean with a winter series of virtual events from National Geographic Live. Each thrilling 60-minute event includes a mix of short pre-recorded National Geographic speaker presentations interspersed with live conversation and Q&A, featuring renowned photographers, scientists, filmmakers and adventurers.
Nominate a Teacher
Five minutes can change a teacher's life. Do you know a local CCSD teacher who stands above the rest? A teacher who goes above and beyond to put students first? Nominations are now open for the 2021 Heart of Education Awards.
Looking for your next entertainment experience? Choose from the best of Broadway, dance and music below.
Guarantee your seat to some of the hottest tickets in town with this roundup of featured performances that audiences love.
Presenting Tony®-Award winning productions such as Broadway blockbusters, classic musicals, critically acclaimed revivals and new hits fresh from the Broadway stage, The Smith Center is your Las Vegas home for the best of Broadway.
Today’s most talented classical performers showcase the full spectrum of the classical genre, by celebrating great historic and contemporary composers alike.
Some classical artists bring history’s most important works to life, while others perform classical iterations of electrifying pop and rock hits, and still more feature their own fresh, original tunes.
The Smith Center offers audiences the chance to experience music legends and rising stars on a large scale in its spacious Reynolds Hall, and up close in its more intimate Myron’s Cabaret Jazz theater.
The Smith Center presents shows featuring numerous dance styles that combine grace, beauty and incredible athleticism — including ballet, contemporary, Latin, hip-hop and more.
Bring the entire family together for a shared entertainment experience that will ignite the imagination and introduce younger generations to the joy of live productions.
Often presented as public performances of shows featured for student matinees, these productions offer thrilling elements such as uplifting music, dance, puppets and more.
Bring on the laughs with comedy legends who take The Smith Center stage, as well as sidesplitting shows featuring hilarious comedy stylings.
Enjoy today’s leading creative voices in jazz, from renowned icons to the hottest up-and-comers who blend jazz with pop, rock and many more stylings that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
The Smith Center presents megastars and rising artists across many styles to suit every taste, including pop, Golden Oldies, classic rock and more.
Explore the mysteries of your world with the best of today’s thought leaders, including renowned scientists, National Geographic photographers, authors, filmmakers and more.
These inspiring speakers enlighten and entertain by bringing their expertise and passion to the stage.
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Myron's Cabaret Jazz
There is another side to The Smith Center. A stylish and intimate, 240-seat venue where you can grab a bite, lift a glass and enjoy a true cabaret-style experience.
ENJOY ENGAGING PERFORMANCES IN AN INTIMATE SETTING
Troesh Studio Theater
Seating up to 250, Troesh Studio Theater offers a versatile space for engaging performances that are best enjoyed up close.
The best of Broadway, dance and music
Reynolds Hall
Reynolds Hall is our largest venue and features a magnificent 2,050-seat theater complete with stunning balconies, a dramatic stage and a full orchestra pit.
Read exciting in-depth stories about what is happening around The Smith Center, including Broadway Las Vegas®, featured artist profiles, education and outreach, and more.
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Why Social Distancing Doesn’t Work in a Theater: A Q&A with Myron Martin
Reopening a performing arts center during a pandemic poses many challenges. Smith Center President and CEO Myron Martin explains some of the challenges that are preventing The Smith Center from reopening anytime soon.
Ameriprise Financial Steps Up to Ease The Smith Center’s Shutdown Hardship
When the pandemic halted normal business operations earlier this year, The Smith Center’s development team feared the nonprofit might lose some of its grant support from corporations, a vital source of revenue. That’s exactly when Ameriprise Financial decided to throw a lifeline to its nonprofit partners, including The Smith Center.
Skeleton Crew Maintains The Smith Center During Closure
While the coronavirus pandemic has forced The Smith Center to send employees home and cancel all performances through December, a skeleton crew still remains on site to keep the building safe and operations running smoothly. The Smith Center points the spotlight on these hard-working team members.
Using the Arts to Support Online Learning at Home
When Nevada schools closed due to the pandemic, early childhood educator Elizabeth Steffen felt strongly about engaging and stimulating her students from afar. She found her solution with both technology and the arts.