NCT to Premiere New Musical 'ACE' in Concert, 8/22-23

Performers from the top Las Vegas Strip shows, the brightest young stars of the Nevada Conservatory Theatre (NCT) and a full orchestra present a concert presentation of the new musical "Ace". The proceeds from the concert will benefit NCT.

Set in 1964, "Ace" follows the journey of a young man returning home to discover the truth about his mother's hidden past and uncovers the saga of three generations of Ace fighter pilots through two world wars "Ace" is a musical with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, and music by Oberacker, the conductor for Cirque du Soleil's Ka at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. David H. Bell, winner of the Helen Hayes Award for Best Director, will direct the benefit concert on Aug. 22 & 23 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $30. For tickets, call (702) 895-ARTS (2787) or visit unlv.edu/nct.

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre (NCT) is the professional theatre training program of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. NCT is committed to bringing the highest quality theatre to the Las Vegas Valley by featuring professional artists and advanced students recruited from around the country. NCT's mission is to entertain, provoke and inspire. For more information, contact NCT at (702) 895-3663 or visit NCT online at unlv.edu/nct.