8/2/2022
Education and Outreach
Kalena Blake still remembers her sixth-grade trip to New York City, where she saw her first Broadway musical “The Lion King” at the Minskoff Theater.
“It was captivating to see a show on Broadway,” remembers Blake, 18, a lifelong resident of Southern Nevada. “It was so enthralling, and made me think ‘this is what I want to do with the rest of my life.’”
Little did she know how soon that would happen, with Blake performing on that same stage several years later.
7/31/2022
Performances and Artists
Most Southern Nevadans easily recognize the name David Perrico, a beloved Las Vegas band leader, musician, arranger and producer.
7/28/2022
Education and Outreach
Dakota Renteria will never forget being named one of the eight finalists at the national Jimmy Awards® (formerly the National High School Musical Theatre Awards) at the Minskoff Theater on Broadway this June.
7/27/2022
Supporting the Arts
From the Great Depression of the 1930s to the current COVID-19 pandemic, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) has never wavered in its mission to save and improve lives while expanding access to high-quality care.
7/20/2022
Discovering The Smith Center
Not only do audiences flock to The Smith Center nearly every night of the year – but the center’s neighborhood in downtown Las Vegas continues to thrive with a magnetic draw all its own.
Symphony Park – the 61-acre parcel in downtown Las Vegas with The Smith Center at its heart – boasts ongoing development, popular events, and a rising number of residents.
7/8/2022
Broadway Las Vegas
When Kalyn West looks back at performing in the original Broadway production of seven-time, Tony-nominated musical “The Prom,” she knows exactly why it became a smash.
Because of its delightful, uplifting comedy.
7/7/2022
Performances and Artists
Whether renowned violinist Lucia Micarelli plays toe-tapping fiddling, intense classical concertos or her singular blend of jazz and pop, she expresses each note with her whole body rocking and swaying. That’s why it was a shock for Micarelli to face a battle with her body nearly a decade ago.
7/5/2022
Performances and Artists
Globally acclaimed bandleader and conguero Poncho Sanchez still recalls the single music lesson of his life.
After he spent weeks listening to his sisters’ Tito Puente records to teach himself the congas in his parents’ garage, one of his sisters paid a professional percussionist to visit and give him tips.
7/1/2022
Performances and Artists
Progressive rock band Pink Floyd remains legendary for a reason.
Beyond its rock masterpieces like “Another Brick in The Wall” and “Money,” now radio staples worldwide, the British band also set a mind-blowing standard for live performances. The group’s shows included grandiose props, elaborate set pieces and transcendent special effects, including the construction of a giant wall on stage throughout the band’s tour for its iconic album “The Wall.”
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.