10/5/2022
Family Programming
An uplifting opportunity for families to forge memories together, this musical romp portrays Paddington with whimsical puppetry and sidesplitting comedy that will delight audiences of all ages.
6/30/2022
Family Programming
Enjoying live theater performances together can give families memories they will cherish for years. And all the better, if the productions offer whimsical stories with impactful lessons about positive thinking, kindness and empathy.
8/14/2019
Education and Outreach / Family Programming
Special Performance of Broadway Musical Designed for Audiences with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
8/12/2019
Family Programming
For Nicole Neal, taking her 6-year-old daughter to performances at The Smith Center serves as much more than just entertainment. Many of the shows provide fun learning opportunities, including reading the literary source material together beforehand, or discussing music and characters afterward. “That really helps build a connection,” the Las Vegas mother says.
8/12/2019
Family Programming / Performances and Artists
Without a doubt, Americans gained true gems of wisdom from watching television’s messiest game show, “Double Dare” on Nickelodeon. Featuring tenacious children competing in brain-tickling trivia and deliciously disgusting stunts, the long-running series that taped over 500 episodes made an art of Slime soaking, pie plastering and booger busting.
7/26/2019
Education and Outreach / Family Programming
Jaelina Richardson admits she initially felt some self doubt this year at Camp Broadway, The Smith Center’s eighth-annual summer theater program. “I was really nervous preparing for a solo part, especially because other girls were also singing solos,” says the 12-year-old Las Vegas resident. But Richardson’s attitude changed during the weeklong Mainstage camp.
6/21/2019
Family Programming
Catherine McNamara observes two immediate reactions from children when they experience the gigantic, moving puppets in live theater show.
4/15/2019
Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists / Family Programming
This whimsical show offers tasty morsels for every generation to enjoy, including the beloved characters of Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book, and favorite tunes from the hit 1971 movie such as “The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination.” It also offers fun, new music by the creative team behind smash musical “Hairspray.”
4/4/2019
Education and Outreach / Family Programming
Sarah Quinn won’t soon forget the reactions of her clients with disabilities during a recent visit from illusionist Kevin Spencer at Opportunity Village. That’s because Spencer, a world-renowned artist and educator The Smith Center brought to Las Vegas in March, provided more than just magic tricks.
2/13/2019
Family Programming / Performances and Artists
Patrick McDonnell, New York Times bestselling author, captured inspiring moments from Goodall’s animal-fixated childhood in his whimsical and popular children’s book, “Me… Jane." These experiences would lead Goodall to follow her dreams and achieve groundbreaking work studying chimpanzees in their own environment.