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The Smith Center And The Rogers Foundation Open Nominations For Fourth-Annual Heart Of Education Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and The Rogers Foundation announced today that nominations are now open for their fourth-annual Heart of Education Awards, recognizing outstanding educators in Clark County School District (CCSD). Community members are encouraged to nominate teachers through January 18, 2019, as hundreds of award finalists will be celebrated at a special, red-carpet event in April at The Smith Center.
Nominations Now Open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
ANGELA DELFINI EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU Comes To Vegas Theatre Hub Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018
Angela Delfini Explains It All For You, a full-length one-woman show created by Italian comic actress Angela Delfini and renowned physical comedy director John Towsen, will play a limited engagement at the Vegas Theatre Hub (705 Las Vegas Blvd North, Las Vegas, NV 89101) as part of their United States cross-country tour this fall. Performances will be on Wednesday October 26 at 8pm, Thursday, October 27 at 8pm & 11:59pm. Tickets ($25) are available online at www.vegastheatrehub.com or by calling 702.569.9070. The performance will run approximately 60 minutes, with no intermission.
WAITRESS Finds Two Young Actresses to Fill Role of Lulu
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
The Tony-nominated musical WAITRESS, which opens at The Smith Center on Oct. 9th and runs through Oct. 14th, has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of "Lulu" during the Las Vegas engagement.
BWW Feature: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Cockroach Theater
by Debbie Hall - September 26, 2018
The topics of depression and suicide are brought to the stage with compassion, humor, introspection, and sensitivity in Every Brilliant Thing. Visiting artist Jane C. Walsh directs lead Marcus Weiss in its first production of the 2018-19 season with performances through Sept. 30.
Keith Thompson, Michael Kessler & Melinda Jackson Star In Show At Windmill Library Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Renowned husband and wife song and dance team Michael Kessler & Melinda Jackson, founders of M&M American Dance Theatre and affectionally known as M&M, with their music director and popular music  director and composer Keith Thompson and a group of young talented pre-professional competition winners ages 7-19 from Innovation Youth Dance Company, will present "Broadway Love Songs, Dances & Backstage Stories," an intimate musical journey through a life lived of song and dance on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Windmill Library Theatre, 7060 W. Windmill Lane.
Pianist Philip Fortenberry Will Bring His Salute To Broadway Home To Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Renowned pianist Philip Fortenberry will bring his masterful piano playing, exciting storytelling, beautiful music and southern charm home to Las Vegas for one night only in his newest solo concert, "Give My Regards" at The Smith Center's 244-seat Myron's Cabaret Jazz showroom on Monday, Oct. 22, at 7:00 p.m.
Award-Winning Comedian Patton Oswalt To Perform At KÀ Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2018
Laugh the night away with Emmy and GRAMMY Award-winning comedian, actor and writer Patton Oswalt. He will perform his can't-miss stand-up comedy routine for one night only at KÀ Theatre Today, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m.
The Aces Of Comedy Series At The Mirage Hits The Jackpot With 2019 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
A full house of top-tier comedians are scheduled to headline the 2019 Aces of Comedy series inside The Mirage Hotel & Casino. "Fluffy" comedian Gabriel Iglesias, "Last Comic Standing" champion Iliza Shlesinger and Comedy Central host Daniel Tosh, among others, are set to deliver the royal flush of comedy next year inside the Terry Fator Theatre. Conquering the stage for the first time is Travel Channel host Bert Kreischer who will make his debut at The Mirage early next year.
Up on the Marquee: LADY GAGA ENIGMA Live in Vegas
by Walter McBride - September 20, 2018
Six-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Golden Globe Award-winner and Academy Award-nominated superstar entertainer Lady Gaga will launch her exclusive residency at Park Theater at the new Park MGM resort Friday, Dec. 28.
TOURNAMENT OF KINGS: 'TWAS THE KNIGHT Will Deck the Halls of Excalibur Hotel & Casino
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
King Arthur cordially invites all to eat, drink and be merry this holiday season with the return of "Tournament of Kings: 'Twas the Knight" November 21 - December 27 inside Excalibur Hotel & Casino. Kings, queens, knights and maidens are encouraged to shout holly jolly "huzzahs" while cheering on their country's hero in an epic battle for honor. The Tournament of Kings Arena will magically transform into a winter wonderland, enjoyable to all who joust in the medieval merriment during this limited engagement. 
Combat Grappling Tournament QUINTET.3 Debuts In The United States At Orleans Arena
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Combat grappling martial arts tournament QUINTET.3 will make its American debut at the Orleans Arena on Friday, Oct. 5.
ECLIPSED Debuts In Las Vegas At The Smith Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
'ECLIPSED,' the colorful and fiery drama written by Danai Gurira (of The Walking Dead) & presented by Broadway in the H.O.O.D, settles in at the Troesh Theatre at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts for four intimate, powerful and captivating performances taking place November 2-4, 2018.
BWW Feature: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE SPEAKER SERIES at The Smith Center For The Performing Arts
by Debbie Hall - September 17, 2018
Audiences can experience adventure on stage at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts National Geographic Live series. National Geographic's touring speaker series, a first for Southern Nevada, will first present "Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous" with paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim on Sept. 28.
Music Legend Smokey Robinson Makes Wynn Las Vegas Debut
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
Legendary singer-songwriter, record producer and record executive Smokey Robinson will make his Wynn Las Vegas debut in Feb. 2019 with his new show, "Live in Vegas!" With more than four decades of hits, Robinson will present his most beloved numbers in a three-night-only engagement at the intimate Encore Theater on Feb. 27, and March 1-2.
Las Vegas Philharmonic Presents PSYCHO 10/6
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
The Las Vegas Philharmonic presents the critically acclaimed horror film, Psycho, on the big screen while the orchestra performs the musical score live on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.  This will be the Philharmonic's first of four Pops concerts during its 20th anniversary season.  Dr. Jonathan Rhodes Lee, Professor of Music at UNLV, will host a pre-concert conversation in Reynolds Hall one hour prior to the performance (6:30 PM) for patrons interested in learning more about the music behind Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror film.  Patrons are encouraged to dress to kill as their favorite Hitchcock character and arrive early for devilish treats and entertainment provided by Red Rock Winds, a woodwind quintet from UNLV's School of Music.
YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Opens Next Week In Nevada City
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
Sierra Stages completes its 10th Anniversary Season with the classic American comedy "You Can't Take It With You" by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, playing for three weekends only from September 20 through October 6 at the historic Nevada Theatre in Nevada City.
Tickets for DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Las Vegas On Sale Sept. 21
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced today that individual tickets for the Las Vegas premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will go on sale Friday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m.
Comedian Don Barnhart Raises The Bar On Las Vegas Laughter
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
Not one to rest on his laurels, Las Vegas resident comedian Don Barnhart continues to perform, produce and direct comedy projects opening up more opportunities for comedians.
BWW Feature: PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Spring Mountain Ranch
by Debbie Hall - September 11, 2018
Turning 21 years of age is a milestone, even in 1879 as young Frederic, a pirate in training, has fallen for the lovely Mabel. However, a big obstacle stands in the way of true love. What will Frederic do? Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance showcases his quandary with musical, humor, and a timeless story as presented by Sin City Opera with Super Summer Theatre through Sept. 22.
Majestic Rep's Troy Heard Creates A New Haunt For Halloween: HORRORWOOD VIDEO
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
Majestic Repertory Theatre celebrates Spooky Season with a one weekend only "retro interactive haunt": HORRORWOOD VIDEO!
Tributes to The Beatles, Phil Collins, and More Come To Suncoast In October
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
Suncoast Showroom will bring celebrated tribute acts to the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in October, including "Britain's Finest - Tribute to The Beatles," "One More Night: The Phil Collins Experience" and "Serpentine Fire - Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire." Guests can also enjoy free dance parties and live entertainment throughout the month.
'The Old Stripper' Wins Top Film Honors In Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
The world is opening their eyes to THE OLD STRIPPER. And it just stole the show in Las Vegas.
Chris Tucker Set To Perform Exclusive, One-Night-Only Engagement At Wynn Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
This January, international award-winning actor and comedian Chris Tucker will take over the Encore Theater for his Wynn Las Vegas debut. For one-night-only, Tucker will bring his standup talents to the stage in two back-to-back performances on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. PDT.
Comedian Don Barnhart Returns To Nightly Show In Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
After another successful world tour, Don Barnhart returns to his nightly residency at Jokesters Comedy Club inside The D Casino Hotel overlooking the Fremont Street Experience.

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