11/11/2021
Inside the Theater / Performances and Artists
When the creators of beloved comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” set their sights on Broadway, they didn’t think small.
8/11/2021
Inside the Theater
A warm and constant presence at The Smith Center, LeBlanc volunteered nearly 4,000 hours, which included ushering hundreds of shows, serving as captain of usher uniforms, leading volunteers during student matinees and giving campus tours as a docent.
4/9/2021
Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists / Inside the Theater
At last, touring Broadway productions will visit Southern Nevada again. When The Smith Center reopens with its 2021-2022 Broadway Las Vegas® Series, this will mark the first time that many Southern Nevadans can enjoy live theater in over a year.
12/7/2020
Inside the Theater / Retrospective Series
For many Southern Nevadans, their favorite experiences at The Smith Center involve seeing top Broadway productions on the nonprofit’s stage.
11/7/2020
Broadway Las Vegas / Inside the Theater
When The Smith Center opened in 2012, its top goals included bringing the best of Broadway productions to Southern Nevada audiences. The nonprofit did just that with its Broadway Las Vegas® Series, presenting Tony-winning productions throughout each year – including many shows fresh off the Broadway stage.
10/8/2020
Discovering The Smith Center / Inside the Theater
After Governor Sisolak raised the COVID-19 attendance cap on large gatherings and as several other venues in Las Vegas prepare to reopen with restricted capacity, Smith Center President and CEO Myron Martin explains some of the challenges that continue to prevent The Smith Center from reopening in the near future.
10/1/2020
Inside the Theater
A few simple words embody one of the most important parts of a performance: the load-in. This process entails unloading and setting up everything a touring production needs for its performances. Load-ins can involve building sets, installing special lighting and effects, organizing costumes and props and more, often conducted a mere day before opening night.
9/28/2020
Inside the Theater
The pandemic not only brought about the temporary closure of The Smith Center and numerous other performance venues, but many other arts activities remain on hold under public health guidelines. To fill this void for now, The Smith Center offers a few ideas for staying social with the arts, while still keeping a safe distance.
9/23/2020
Inside the Theater
The words Broadway and musical have nearly become synonymous since the mid-19th century. Broadway productions now set the highest standard for musical theater, with many performers aspiring to take part as a lifelong ambition. This grand tradition launched with one paradigm-shifting show — the first Broadway musical. And it happened by accident.
9/23/2020
Inside the Theater
When audiences experience touring Broadway productions at The Smith Center, they relish the booming and sweeping melodies flowing from the hidden compartment beneath the stage. But little do many realize, the musicians tucked in this underground space must grapple with numerous challenges to provide a polished, flawless sound.