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Beth Stafford Laird performs as Bobbie in Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” during a preview night for Broadway shows that will play during The Smith Center for the Performing Arts' 2024-2025 season, downtown, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

Smith Center’s 2024-2025 Broadway series attracts 10 musicals, including ‘Hamilton’

Feb 29, 2024 (2 a.m.)

By Grace Da Rocha

Myron Martin was a senior in high school when he first saw the Broadway production of “The Wiz,” a musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” that is infused with Black culture. It was one of the shows ...

Community members pay their respects to Harry Reid

January 8, 2022

By Casey Harrison

“It’s amazing how one man can make such a difference in the lives of millions of Americans who have gotten health care because of the mastery of his skills.”
‘We lost a giant’: Harry Reid’s memorial draws tributes from family, friends

January 8, 2022

By Jessica Hill

Harry Reid would have not liked sitting through his own memorial service Saturday in downtown Las Vegas. He would have felt a little awkward.
Grant helping Smith Center ramp up for September reopening

July 19, 2021

By Bryan Horwath

As he walked through the shuttered Smith Center for the Performing Arts, President and CEO Myron Martin noted to the moment how long it has been ...
Smith Center canceling shows through end of month

March 13, 2020

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced today that it was canceling shows through the end of the month, amid the coronavirus outbreak. The downtown Las Vegas theater said all venues would go ...
Nominations sought for Smith Center’s teacher recognition awards

December 9, 2017

By Camalot Todd

Myron Martin, president and CEO of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, remembers the day his fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Fletcher, changed his life. She took the class to ...
How the performing arts can help individuals with autism

July 31, 2017

By Candy Schneider

Challenges with daily life can be common among individuals with autism, a complex neurodevelopment condition often diagnosed in childhood. Varying on individuals’ position on the autism spectrum, they might struggle with holding a conversation or even breaking daily routine...
‘Academy Awards’ of Las Vegas education to honor CCSD impact-makers

April 23, 2017

By Chris Kudialis

The annual observance rewards Clark County School District teachers with lavish gifts, prize money and an elegant ceremony for their hard work positively affecting students’ lives.
Dave Koz and David Sanborn are two of a kind

August 12, 2016

By Alexander Haase

The two contemporary jazz greats stop in Vegas on their first tour together.
Deepak Chopra set to headline Reynolds Hall; Cabaret Jazz stocks lineup

July 21, 2016

By John Katsilometes

Deepak Chopra is playing the big room at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 28.
Seeking a new ‘backyard,’ Santa Fe closes out run at South Point

July 20, 2016

By John Katsilometes

The Monday night performance was the band’s final show at South Point after opening in the showroom Labor Day weekend. The reason for leaving is simple: Fan support for the band was not strong enough …
Linking Vegas, Idaho and ‘Idaho!’ with a gem of a road trip

July 6, 2016

By John Katsilometes

The idea was not to spoof Idaho itself, but to parody the concept of theatrical convention. But it didn’t hurt to match some of the references in Idaho with “Idaho! The Comedy Musical.”
Monday By the Numbers: ‘Cabaret’ and its rich history open at Smith Center

June 13, 2016

By John Katsilometes

This week, Monday By the Numbers focuses on the legendary musical “Cabaret,” the touring version of which makes a stop at Reynolds Hall in the Smith Center ...
Clint Holmes looking to uncork an ace with ‘Between the Lines’

June 7, 2016

By John Katsilometes

Clint Holmes is a very good tennis player, one reason he is so fit at age 70. Naturally, the way to win at that game is to find the lines and fire shots at those boundaries. Holmes’ new show ...
Penn Jillette unplugged … in acoustic debut at Smith Center

May 31, 2016

By John Katsilometes

Rio headliner magician Penn Jillette performed an original song, “No Martyrs, No Saints,” a tribute to late author and social critic Christopher Hitchens. ...