8/19/2019
Performances and Artists
Of all the classical pieces penned by Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky, his most famous originated from a deeply personal connection. His evocative work “Pictures at an Exhibition” was inspired by the vibrant works at an art exhibition honoring the death of his close friend and fellow Russian, painter Vladimir Hartmann.
8/14/2019
Education and Outreach / Family Programming
Special Performance of Broadway Musical Designed for Audiences with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
8/12/2019
Family Programming
For Nicole Neal, taking her 6-year-old daughter to performances at The Smith Center serves as much more than just entertainment. Many of the shows provide fun learning opportunities, including reading the literary source material together beforehand, or discussing music and characters afterward. “That really helps build a connection,” the Las Vegas mother says.
8/12/2019
Family Programming / Performances and Artists
Without a doubt, Americans gained true gems of wisdom from watching television’s messiest game show, “Double Dare” on Nickelodeon. Featuring tenacious children competing in brain-tickling trivia and deliciously disgusting stunts, the long-running series that taped over 500 episodes made an art of Slime soaking, pie plastering and booger busting.
8/9/2019
Supporting the Arts
Fanfare! Offers Affinity Group for Those with a Passion for the Arts
8/7/2019
Community Impact / Education and Outreach
Ever since classical concerts first captivated James Wang as a child, he has sought ways to involve the arts in his life. This passion drove Wang to participate in The Smith Center’s Student Ambassador program, engaging younger generations with special performing-arts experiences.
8/2/2019
Discovering The Smith Center
Ever since Eliana Martinez first saw a Broadway production at The Smith Center, she says, she’s been “hooked.”
7/31/2019
Performances and Artists
This hit show started out as simple fun between friends. Four years ago, acclaimed Broadway music director Benjamin Rauhala teasingly suggested the show’s idea to Laura Osnes, who leapt at the chance to cowrite it with him. With other prominent actresses quickly signing on, the first “Broadway Princess Party” ran at the famous Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City.
7/28/2019
National Geographic Live
Few get the chance to hike or deep-sea dive where no humans have ventured before. Even fewer go under cover, risking life and limb to expose dangerous truths. Four intrepid National Geographic reporters have done all of this, with breathtaking results — and they want to take audiences on a firsthand journey of what they’ve experienced.
7/26/2019
Education and Outreach / Family Programming
Jaelina Richardson admits she initially felt some self doubt this year at Camp Broadway, The Smith Center’s eighth-annual summer theater program. “I was really nervous preparing for a solo part, especially because other girls were also singing solos,” says the 12-year-old Las Vegas resident. But Richardson’s attitude changed during the weeklong Mainstage camp.