8/16/2023
Discovering The Smith Center
Of all the shows Niki White has experienced at The Smith Center, her favorites definitely include “Riverdance.” She enjoyed the complex step and tap dancing, she says, plus the lavish, velvet costumes and the enormous set pieces.
It didn’t matter that White, a Las Vegas resident who is blind, couldn’t actually see any of this – because The Smith Center’s audio describer informed her of every visual detail on stage, allowing her to enjoy it fully.
8/2/2023
Discovering The Smith Center
Without a doubt, Smith Center Members and subscribers both play key roles in the center’s operations. Yet some might not realize, Hollatz notes, that Smith Center Members and subscribers are not the same thing.
7/18/2023
Discovering The Smith Center
“Giving back is at the center of Toyota’s philosophy, it’s one of our core values,” explains Howard Tenenbaum, Vice President of Keyes Automotive Group, succinctly summing up Toyota’s dedicated commitment to its community.
7/17/2023
Discovering The Smith Center /
Education and Outreach
Southern Nevada teenagers Zoe McCracken and Riley Stannard got a true taste of life as theater professionals this June.
That’s because the two theater students competed at the national Jimmy Awards in New York City, which included performing on a Broadway stage alongside the country’s top high school performers.
7/5/2023
Discovering The Smith Center
When Julia Masi learned The Smith Center offers affordable tickets as part of its mission as a nonprofit organization – supported by the center’s many volunteers – she immediately wanted to help.
7/5/2023
Discovering The Smith Center
Little do audiences know who makes all of this magic possible: The Smith Center’s crew members, working backstage. With specialties spanning carpentry, audio, lighting, sets and more, these highly skilled workers ensure every detail behind-the-scenes goes off without a hitch.
5/2/2023
Discovering The Smith Center
A hardworking group of people deserve great thanks at The Smith Center: the volunteers. As a nonprofit, the center relies on numerous volunteers to help with many aspects of its operations, including leading docent tours, assisting at special events and ushering at performances and student matinees throughout the year.
3/20/2023
Broadway Las Vegas /
Discovering The Smith Center
After the rousing finale, the cast gathered on stage with Smith Center President and CEO Myron Martin for a thrilling announcement: that evening marked the 1,000th Broadway performance at The Smith Center.
2/28/2023
Discovering The Smith Center
Starting out 15 years ago as administrative assistant with the Development department, then advancing through numerous positions to now Vice President of Philanthropy, Medas helped usher The Smith Center project from fundraising to construction to its current status as a community fixture.
1/30/2023
Discovering The Smith Center
Providing the highest-quality guest experience remains a top priority for The Smith Center — to the point that the center created the position of chief experience officer. Overseeing all guest-facing employees, this executive works to address each visitor’s needs and ensures that every step of their experience — from buying tickets on the website to parking to finding their seats — remains seamless and enjoyable.