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Performances and Artists / Broadway Las Vegas

Top Five Things You Didn’t Know about (Alexander) Hamilton

Broadway musical phenomenon “Hamilton” has swept the nation with its Grammy-winning score by Lin-Manuel Miranda and its groundbreaking diverse cast, reflecting the nation’s legacy as a melting pot. Many are eager to enjoy this hotly anticipated show on our stage — but how well do they know the real story of Alexander Hamilton?

Performances and Artists

A Showstopping Tribute to Music Legend Peggy Lee

Callaway will perform a special concert on April 3 in Myron’s at The Smith Center to honor six decades of tunes from late music-and-Hollywood legend Peggy Lee, best known for sizzling hits like “Fever” and “Big Spender.”

Black Artists Making History on Broadway

New and reopening productions across Broadway now feature more Black professionals in prominent roles, both on and off the stage, celebrating and embracing diversity as audiences return to live shows.

Discovering The Smith Center

Smith Center Pop Quiz

With The Smith Center celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022 — the center encourages Southern Nevadans to test their knowledge of the nonprofit’s history below.

Performances and Artists

The Life-Risking Challenges of Finding Rare Species

Respected primatologist and explorer Dr. Mireya Mayor acknowledges that her childhood did not set her on a path for adventure. Often armed with little more than a backpack and hiking boots, Mayor has ventured into the world’s most remote and dangerous areas for decades.