Keith Thompson News

The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas marks a major milestone this spring, celebrating 20 years of live original music with a special anniversary gala at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The event takes place inside Reynolds Hall on April 29.

The Last Show, a new musical inspired by the true stories of Las Vegas performers, will present a script-reading performance and an original musical score as a benefit for The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas. The debut will be held at Myron’s at The Smith Center on Sunday, Oct. 26. A VIP meet-the-artists reception follows the performance.

Jacquelyn Holland-Wright, a 30-year veteran of the Las Vegas and Broadway stages, will take time off from her leading role in the hit musical Menopause the Musical at Harrah’s on the Strip with a return on Sept. 2. She is returning to her native Hawaii to perform the role of Rose in Gypsy with production shows to benefit I’m A Bright Kid Foundation Aug. 8-24.

The composers of the all-new Broadway-bound musical, The Way Way West, will perform the songs from this exciting original musical score at Myron’s at The Smith Center on June 26.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced winners in 26 award categories at its 2025 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards on May 4, 2025, held inside majestic Reynolds Hall. 

A major milestone, 10 years, recognizes accomplishment and longevity. The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas (YAO) will present its 10th Anniversary Concert Gala at The Smith Center on April 13.

5th Sunday Cabaret celebrates 10 years and will present 'Ten' Pan Alley, a concert featuring a decade of great performances by 10 fantastic Las Vegas performers at Community Lutheran Church (CLC) on March 23.

5th Sunday Cabaret celebrates 10 years at Community Lutheran Church and will present “Ten” Pan Alley, a concert featuring a decade of great performances by 10 amazing Las Vegas performers on Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m..

Singer-songwriter-storyteller and country music's Michael Peterson will headline the 3rd Annual Spotlight Cabaret Series at Community Lutheran Church's 600-seat sanctuary. Learn more.

TheatreZone's production of THE RINK is an engaging and well-executed theatrical experience. With excellent lighting, dynamic choreography, and impressive vocal performances, this production brings to life the lesser-known but layered musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb.

Singer, writer, and producer Maren Wade will return to star in her cabaret show Confessions of a Showgirl at Myron's at The Smith Center on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced winners in 22 award categories at its 2024 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards on May 12, 2024, held inside majestic Reynolds Hall. See video from the evening.

Discover highlights from the 2024 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards held at The Smith Center, celebrating outstanding student performances and achievements in musical theater.

The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series at the Fox Performing Arts Center May 8–9, 2024.

The Dallas engagement of HAIRSPRAY  will go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play June 18-30 in Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

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Get ready for TheatreZone's latest production, LITTLE ME, debuting on March 7. Experience the talent of lead actor Adolpho Blaire and director Mark Danni in this anticipated performance.

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will be performing a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Tickets to HAIRSPRAY at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the general public Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10am. Performances run June 4-9, 2024.

Alberta Bair Theater will welcome HAIRSPRAY on Saturday, February 17, for two performances – 2 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Learn more about the production here!