1/3/2020
Community Impact / Supporting the Arts
David Grayson estimates that at any given time, he has tickets for at least 10 upcoming Smith Center shows. “Ever since I found The Smith Center, I have been frequenting Reynolds Hall and Myron's Cabaret Jazz,” says Grayson, a 32-year-old software developer and Las Vegas resident.
11/25/2019
Community Impact
When Breanna Keeter moved to Las Vegas, she found herself searching for a few things. This included seeking new friends, and a productive way to spend her time as she job hunted. She also hoped to connect with the community’s performing arts scene — her lifelong obsession.
10/26/2019
Community Impact
As thousands of Southern Nevadans enjoy Broadway smash “Wicked” this month at The Smith Center, the show’s compelling characters come to life through the orchestra pit’s mighty blasts and whimsical melodic surprises from Stephen Schwarz’s Tony-nominated score. Three UNLV students experienced this wonder up close and personal.
10/21/2019
Performances and Artists / Community Impact
Las Vegas dancer Bailey Munoz knows about feeling pressure on stage. The 19-year-old has performed with Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars. He made it to the semifinals for NBC show “America’s Got Talent.” Yet he still describes competing on hit Fox show “So You Think You Can Dance” as challenging in a way he never experienced before.
10/16/2019
Community Impact / Inside the Theater
These included presenting top opera productions in Southern Nevada, nurturing promising vocalists in the community and sparking an enthusiasm for opera across the Las Vegas Valley.
9/27/2019
Community Impact
Every two weeks, Las Vegas resident Mark Shunock and his Mondays Dark team pull off the impossible. They organize and present an entirely new variety show with a specialized theme, showcasing a fresh lineup of top Vegas entertainers — each time raising $10,000 in just 90 minutes for a different Southern Nevada charity.
8/7/2019
Community Impact / Education and Outreach
Ever since classical concerts first captivated James Wang as a child, he has sought ways to involve the arts in his life. This passion drove Wang to participate in The Smith Center’s Student Ambassador program, engaging younger generations with special performing-arts experiences.
6/7/2019
Community Impact
Harrison Harvey is no stranger to multitasking. As associate director of Hospitality and Events at The Smith Center, Harvey organizes the multitude of community events hosted year-round on campus. But even before this, Harvey dominated a demanding career overseeing acclaimed productions in prominent New York City theaters.
5/17/2019
Community Impact
“Regardless of our physical uniqueness, we can be moved by the musical rhythms we feel in our bodies,” Kim Russell says. With this in mind, under its mission as a nonprofit to make the performing arts accessible to all, The Smith Center recently took steps to ensure visitors who are DHH enjoy a full and enriching experience.
5/11/2019
Community Impact
As a little girl, Rayanne Mulieri had an immediate answer when asked about her career goals. “I would always say, ‘I want to work behind the scenes on Broadway,’” recalls Mulieri, now marketing assistant at The Smith Center.