2/1/2019
Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists
The storyline of “Come From Away” might seem unlikely for a Broadway musical, depicting the real-life story of 7,000 airline passengers grounded in Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11. Yet thanks to the vision of Director Christopher Ashley, this musical achieved a heartwarming and moving portrayal of humanity in the midst of dark times.
11/30/2018
Performances and Artists
Before Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell took the stage at The Smith Center’s star-studded opening night event in March 2012 — where he was featured among music legends like Carole King, Willie Nelson and Arturo Sandoval — he admitted the venue took his breath away.
11/21/2018
Performances and Artists
When Gerard Alessandrini, whose Tony-winning revue Forbidden Broadway has parodied top Broadway productions for decades, witnessed the sweeping impact of Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton,” he knew just what he had to do. He had to spoof it.
11/21/2018
Performances and Artists
As guest conductor for the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s holiday show on December 1, 2018, at The Smith Center, Dick McGee is the first to point out that the show will cover a lot of festive ground. “We’re trying to do something for everybody,” explains McGee, an acclaimed Las Vegas conductor and musician.
11/13/2018
Performances and Artists
A three-time Grammy winner best known for country megahits, Kris Kristofferson has penned honest, folksy tunes recorded by over 450 artists. Beyond reaching the masses through his music, the prolific entertainer has also graced the silver screen through the decades in hit films like 1976 classic “A Star Is Born” with Barbra Streisand.
10/5/2018
Performances and Artists
Many are not aware that groups of 10 people and over — such as community organizations, corporate parties, church groups, friends and more — can enjoy special savings and benefits by purchasing their Smith Center tickets together as a group.
9/28/2018
Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists
Most families and musical fans are more than familiar with the thrilling storyline of hit Disney film “The Lion King” – but they may not know everything about “The Lion King” the smash Broadway production, which brings this beloved story to life with eye-popping puppets, lavish sets and vibrant costuming.
9/1/2018
Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists
A trusting collaboration was instant and “egoless” between the creative team of Nelson, Bareilles, Paulus and choreographer Lorin Latarro, "Waitress" writer Jessie NelsonNelson says. While the foursome didn’t realize it right away, they comprised the first all-female creative team in Broadway history.
7/30/2018
Performances and Artists
There probably isn’t an instrumental music fan alive today who wouldn’t recognize the soaring sax stylings and perfectly coiffed hair of Kenny G, the Grammy-winning saxophonist hailed as one of the best-selling instrumental musicians of all time. Excited to perform at The Smith Center, Kenny G shared some surprising personal insights and stories with us.
11/1/2017
Performances and Artists
Looking at Paul Anka’s tour schedule, it’s easy to mistake the 76-year-old for the teenager he was when his career first began. With concerts slated every month — almost every week, in fact — over the next several months, the revered pop icon shows no signs of slowing down. It’s all possible because of his incessant drive to create, he says.