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Performances and Artists

How Globally Acclaimed Vocalist Nicole Henry Launched Her Own Career

Henry’s upcoming show promises to be an uplifting one, thanks to her album’s sunny tunes. Featuring a wide range of melodies by greats such as James Taylor, Stevie Wonder and even acclaimed songwriter and indigenous activist Buffy St. Marie, the setlist represents iconic melodies that Henry carefully curated over several years, she says.

Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists

The True Story Behind 'Peter Pan'

People young and old recognize the tale of Peter Pan, but do they know the story of how this beloved character came to be? Hit musical “Finding Neverland” explores the surprising backstory of the famous Lost Boy. Even beyond this imaginative musical, however, there is much to discover about how Peter Pan originated.

Performances and Artists

How Vocalist Jane Monheit Brings Her Holiday Obsession to the Stage

When acclaimed vocalist Jane Monheit calls herself a “Christmas fanatic,” she means it. “I could put up my Christmas tree (in July),” laughs Monheit, who has performed in leading venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. “We had to switch to a fake tree, because we leave it up for over two months.”

Performances and Artists

A Broadway Star’s Insider Stories of the Holiday Season

Stage-and-screen star Melissa Errico can always find humor in the holiday season. While starring as Betty in the Broadway revival of “White Christmas,” for instance, she balanced nightly performances with changing diapers and playing Barbie backstage with her three children – all under 3 at the time.

Performances and Artists

Memories Etched in Stone

In her National Geographic Live presentation Mesoamerica Illuminated September 20 in The Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall, Dr. Diana Magaloni Kerpel will bring ancient Mesoamerican civilizations to life in a way you've never seen before.

Performances and Artists

How Top Las Vegas Artists Celebrate World Cultures with ‘God Lives in Glass’

Thompson helped transform this collection of global perspectives into “God Lives in Glass,” a powerful stage production interweaving dance, orchestration and singing. With the lyrics taken directly from the children’s interviews, the show ranges from hilarious to poignant to inspiring.