11/7/2018
Inside the Theater
Whether you’re hoping to surprise friends and family, or even planning presents for an office party, a gift card for The Smith Center provides the gift of a memorable evening out to a live performance of music, theater or dance. Learn surprising facts about these gift cards here.
10/22/2018
Education and Outreach / Supporting the Arts
The Union Pacific Foundation generously awarded a $25,000 grant to The Smith Center, a nonprofit organization, to support its ongoing presentations of sensory-friendly performances – including the center’s very first sensory-friendly presentation of Broadway show “The Lion King.”
10/5/2018
Performances and Artists
Many are not aware that groups of 10 people and over — such as community organizations, corporate parties, church groups, friends and more — can enjoy special savings and benefits by purchasing their Smith Center tickets together as a group.
9/28/2018
Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists
Most families and musical fans are more than familiar with the thrilling storyline of hit Disney film “The Lion King” – but they may not know everything about “The Lion King” the smash Broadway production, which brings this beloved story to life with eye-popping puppets, lavish sets and vibrant costuming.
9/27/2018
Broadway Las Vegas / Community Impact
Two talented, Las Vegas 5-year-olds have been chosen to play a role in Broadway musical “Waitress” during its engagement at The Smith Center – and both girls are just the latest in their families of performers to take the spotlight. The “Waitress” tour has selected Adelaide Babcock and Melina Biltz to play the child role of Lulu.
9/7/2018
Community Impact / Inside the Theater / Supporting the Arts
Rona Mendelson knows all too well how her husband David is impacted when wearing hearing aids at a Broadway show. “I’ll ask him, ‘What did you think of the show? And he’ll say, ‘I didn’t really hear it,’” says Rona. Now, Smith Center guests like the Mendelsons can use new, state-of-the-art assistive listening equipment to enjoy the full theater experience.
9/6/2018
Education and Outreach / Community Impact
“The Smith Center has seen Disney Musicals in Schools transform students across Southern Nevada, so we’re honored that Disney chose us to take on this expanded role,” says Myron Martin, president and CEO of The Smith Center. “Helping bring musical theater programs to rural schools falls right into what we’re all about.”
9/1/2018
Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists
A trusting collaboration was instant and “egoless” between the creative team of Nelson, Bareilles, Paulus and choreographer Lorin Latarro, "Waitress" writer Jessie NelsonNelson says. While the foursome didn’t realize it right away, they comprised the first all-female creative team in Broadway history.
8/14/2018
Education and Outreach
“I could bring my son to rehearsals, but we would never quite go to performances,” production stage manager with “The Lion King” national tour MatthewShiner says. “You never know how your child (on the autism spectrum) is going to respond.” Many families with members on the autism spectrum can understand. That’s why The Smith Center will present a special sensory-friendly performance of the production.
8/10/2018
Broadway Las Vegas / Community Impact
Admiring the view from the Row B parterre box in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, Sarah Iwamuro said she had never sat so close to the stage. “This is incredible,” said the Las Vegas resident and mother of four. Sarah was the randomly selected winner of The Smith Center’s drawing for two free tickets to all 10 shows of the 2018-2019 Broadway season.