9/1/2026
Broadway Las Vegas / Discovering The Smith Center
A study published in the U.K. journal Innovation in Aging in May found that engaging in arts and culture can slow biological aging, possibly as much as exercise can. That’s just one more reason The Smith Center’s mission to provide arts access to everyone remains so critical.
Since opening in 2012, the performing arts center has striven to create a welcoming atmosphere for all audiences. To that end, The Smith Center has presented a wide variety of sensory-inclusive performances designed to accommodate audience members on the autism spectrum and with other sensory sensitivities.
What makes a program or presentation sensory-inclusive?
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A welcoming, inclusive environment for all guests or participants
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Relaxed theater-etiquette rules, enabling guests to enter and exit the theater as needed
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The ability to use mobile devices for communication purposes
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A modification of house lights during the performance and reduction of jarring sounds
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Quiet areas established in lobbies or lounges for individuals who may want to take a break from the performance or program, monitored by a certified volunteer
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Supportive staff and volunteers
In the coming months, The Smith Center has four such opportunities scheduled. They are …
123 Andrés
October 10, 2026 at 1 PM, Troesh Studio Theater
Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the Grammy®- and Latin Grammy®-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high energy shows. They bring fresh original songs that blend Spanish and English, with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. 123 Andrés pack their show with positive vibes and energetic songs that get the whole family dancing and learning.
Elf The Musical
November 25, 2026 at 2 PM, Reynolds Hall
Inspired by the hit film and based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, this all-new tour tells the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life changes forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he’s human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. “The show has cracked the code of all-ages comedy, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” The New York Times raved.
Tales of the Sun and Moon
February 6, 2027 at 1 PM, Troesh Studio Theater
Join the Story Keepers on an epic journey. No matter where or when you live, all people look at the same sun and the same moon, and every culture has their own tale about the heavens. This beyond-premiere show explores celestial myths and legends from China, Korea, Hawaii and more. Told through language, movement and music, these are stories to connect us all.
Joseph Kekuku and the Voice of the Steel Guitar
March 6, 2027 at 1 PM, Troesh Studio Theater
Meet Joseph Kekuku. In 1889, Joseph, a student at Kamehameha Schools in Hawaii, fabricated a steel bar in the school’s machine shop, slid it across the strings of his guitar and changed the sound and shape of the instrument forever. The grandson of a royal chanter, Kekuku went on to play his steel guitar for royalty in Hawaii and across Europe and for audiences throughout the continental United States. He inspired musicians around the world with the new “Hawaiian Sound,” and his influence continues today.
Family programming sponsored by UMC Children's Hospital.