9/17/2019
Inside the Theater
Many people wouldn’t see this coming – perhaps not even you. You’re eager to see an upcoming show at The Smith Center. You Google it, and click on the first link you spot that includes “Smith Center.” Maybe the website looks odd, or the ticket price stuns you. But you want the tickets… So you buy them. Little do you know, you’ve just been scammed.
9/13/2019
Broadway Las Vegas
Ever flirt with the idea that you might be a Parrothead? If so, hold this title with pride. With similar passion to Deadheads, these devoted Jimmy Buffett fans faithfully attend his concerts with his melodies memorized… And with parrot hats and Hawaiian shirts happily on display.
9/12/2019
Education and Outreach
Josiah Boyd admits that for most of his childhood, he thought performing on stage was just for “girly guys.” That is, until he saw "Wicked" at The Smith Center, shortly before he started high school. “I remember lying in bed and constantly thinking about it, like ‘that was awesome. I want to be a part of that,’” recalls the Las Vegas resident, now 20.
9/11/2019
These days, walking through downtown Las Vegas feels more like taking in an art exhibit than simply navigating streets. Vibrant murals transform building exteriors into mesmerizing patterns, while custom art pieces catch the eye at traffic intersections.
9/10/2019
Performances and Artists
When selecting the most electrifying artists to spotlight in an explosive tribute to British rock, Brody Dolyniuk knew he had his pick of several beloved groups and singers. But in the end, he says, it all came down to four bands: Queen, Pink Floyd, The Who and Led Zeppelin.
9/9/2019
Performances and Artists
“Music can be very healing,” Liz says. “I do what I do to meet with other people and collaborate.” So it’s only fitting that Liz will perform hit collaborative show “Sibling Revelry” with her sister, celebrated singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway. Both have led sizzling careers, with Ann now a platinum recording artist and Liz a famous Broadway star.
9/5/2019
Supporting the Arts
When asked about her earliest exposure to the performing arts, Bonnie Lemert recalls one very clear childhood memory: seeing a live performance of “The Sound of Music” with her family. “We kids thought it was funny that mom was crying during part of the show,” recalls Lemert. Now she understands.
9/4/2019
Performances and Artists
Ever battle with insecurity, or worry about flubbing at work? Imagine living as a high-profile solo violinist like acclaimed virtuoso Francesca Dego, whose life since the age of 7 has involved a whirlwind of international competitions and performances at leading venues around the world.
8/30/2019
Education and Outreach
That’s because during each school day — plus two hours after school, as well as during school holidays and summer vacations — Benavides does the same thing: He helps the several hundred students in his mariachi program practice, rehearse and hone their skills.
8/28/2019
Performances and Artists
When most people think of the catchiest tunes from the ‘50s and ‘60s, odds are good that they remember hits by The Everly Brothers. With a dazzling career that spanned over half a century, their stirring, two-part harmony churned out 21 studio albums that topped the Billboard charts and broadly influenced the path of American rock ‘n’ roll.