3/2/2021
Education and Outreach
Persevering to recognize the achievements of students in Nevada’s high school musical theater programs in spite of the pandemic, The Smith Center will host a limited virtual competition of the Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards (NVHSMTA) program in the spring of 2021.
3/2/2021
Education and Outreach
In-person sensory friendly performances may be on hiatus during The Smith Center’s extended closure, but that hasn’t stopped the center’s Education and Outreach team from making sure that students with disabilities have access to the arts.
3/2/2021
Discovering The Smith Center
Many people forge happy memories at The Smith Center — yet few know the inspiring story behind its beloved namesakes, the late Fred W. and Mary B. Smith.
2/1/2021
Education and Outreach
Black Violin’s classical-meets-hip hop duo uses their unique blend of music to overcome stereotypes while encouraging people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers.
2/1/2021
Education and Outreach
With a little imagination, some common household items and inspiration from children’s books, the two teachers, both regular participants in The Smith Center’s Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards (NVHSMTA), helped their students to develop virtual puppet performances specifically aimed at young audiences.
2/1/2021
Discovering The Smith Center
While The Smith Center’s stages remain silent during Black History Month, the messages of passionate Black artists who performed there still ring loud. Many performers skillfully adapt music, dance and theater to cultivate inclusion and educate the world about Black culture and history. Below, The Smith Center highlights some of these leading artists who have graced our stage, giving Southern Nevadans a taste of their joyful art that unites and empowers.
1/25/2021
Discovering The Smith Center
Longtime Smith Center subscriber Mark Haley and his wife Marianne won’t ever forget being at the last Broadway show held at The Smith Center before its stages went dark due to the pandemic.
1/20/2021
Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists
When Tina Fey watched cast members rehearse the Broadway adaptation of her hit film “Mean Girls,” she says they broke her brain. “It’s like a bunch of baby Timberlakes. Everyone can do everything,” says Fey, a “Saturday Night Live” alumna and creator of hit TV comedies “30 Rock.” A cast would need more than a little talent to perform this comedy musical.
1/18/2021
Discovering The Smith Center / Retrospective Series
Las Vegas native Brooke Solan made her Broadway debut as a teenager because of The Smith Center. “That was actually the biggest highlight of my life,” says Solan, now a professional performer and vocal coach. “It meant that I was on the right path to achieving my lifelong dreams.”
1/11/2021
Discovering The Smith Center / Retrospective Series
When life gets hectic, many crave the simple escape of lifting a glass, sinking back in a chair and being taken away to a beautiful place and enjoying an intimate, uplifting concert.