By Debbie Hall What happens when music becomes movement? For Nevada Ballet Theatre, the answer can be as quiet as a single gesture or as enormous as an entire stage filled with dancers, musicians, and voices. The company's 2026-2027 season opens by exploring both possibilities with George Balanchine's Serenade and Nicolo Fonte's Carmina Burana, bringing together choreography, live music, singing, design, and theatrical storytelling. The performances will take place at The Smi

Opening Weekend will feature the Las Vegas Philharmonic at The Smith Center. Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) is presenting George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® in Las Vegas on Dec. 13-28 for an 18-performance run at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. With expert scenic design and state-of-the-art technology, this all-new Art Deco-inspired production aims to excite and anticipate audiences, transporting them into the glamorous spirit of the 1930s, with George Balanchin