Dustin Lynch with photo by Gage Skidmore By Debbie Hall Country music fans heading to the Sunset Amphitheater at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino on May 23 will see more than a chart-topping entertainer take the stage. They will witness one of modern country music’s most consistent songwriting voices and creative forces as Dustin Lynch delivers a night built on storytelling, emotional connection, and genre evolution. For more than a decade, Lynch has quietly shaped a career that

By Debbie Hall A darkly enchanting fairy tale is coming to the Las Vegas stage as Nevada Ballet Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel at The Smith Center from May 15–24. This visually stunning Las Vegas premiere transforms the beloved Brothers Grimm classic into a thrilling theatrical spectacle filled with Gothic fantasy, cinematic inspiration, and breathtaking choreography. In this bold reimagining, audiences follow the perilous journey of Hansel and Gretel as they wander throu

By Isabel M. Castro “Art is never silent in times of political upheaval.” — Sarah O’Connell In a cultural moment shaped by urgent conversations surrounding censorship, democracy, and political division, The Anemone and the Boar will be performed in Las Vegas with striking relevance. Presented by The Asylum Theatre, the production marks both the United States premiere of the play and the international launch of Stevens' English translation. Performances will take place at Posi

Rewinding the Clock By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com The Will to Live, Juliana Noble’s first play, deservedly won Best of Fringe at the 2024 Las Vegas Fringe Festival. It was a trimmed-down script to fit the 60-minute time slot. Now, 23 months later, the full play debuts at Vegas Theatre Company with Noble again in the director’s chair. The play’s conceit and hook is that it is structured backward. It opens wi

By Debbie Hall Everyone is invited to experience a powerful season finale as the Las Vegas Philharmonic closes out its 27th season at The Smith Center on May 9 with an evening of bold, evocative music. Audiences will be transported by Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, alongside a compelling work by Las Vegas composer Kevin Day, all led by Music Director Designate Rei Hotoda. It's a night where classical brilliance meets local creativity—an inspiring reflection of the ci

By Debbie Hall Las Vegas audiences are invited to experience a flavorful blend of music, storytelling, and heartfelt tribute as Kelly Vohnn brings DOLLY: The Living Legend to Notoriety Live on May 3. This one-night-only concert goes beyond a traditional tribute show. It's a full-bodied celebration of Dolly Parton—her music, her journey, and the spirit of generosity and joy she has shared with the world for decades. Through a rich setlist of beloved songs and thoughtful storyt

By Debbie Hall It is a milestone celebration of Las Vegas' creative scene as The Composers Showcase marks 20 years with a special anniversary gala at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on April 29. Keith Thompson More than just a concert, the evening is designed as a full-scale artistic experience—two and a half hours of all-original music performed by a cross-section of Las Vegas’ most accomplished creators alongside special guest artists from across the country. At th

By Debbie Hall There’s something in the air this spring—and it’s a little mystical, a little magical, and a whole lot of community spirit. The annual Mystic Fair returns to Windmill Library 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, transforming the beloved neighborhood hub into a vibrant marketplace of healing, discovery, and wonder. Hosted each spring, the Mystic Fair invites curious minds and seasoned seekers alike to explore the world of transformational healing. Guests can

By Debbie Hall An era defined by timeless charm and star power comes to life on March 28 at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, where The Golden Age Hollywood Show, an autograph event, will gather beloved celebrities from the 1950s through the 1960s as children and as adults in the 1970s and 1980s for a nostalgic celebration of entertainment's golden age. Produced by former child star Mimi Gibson, the event invites fans to reconnect with the personalities who shaped classic film

By Isabel M. Castro Las Vegas becomes more than a glittering backdrop. It transforms into a global crossroads for bold visual storytelling. The public is invited to attend the 12th Annual Nevada Women’s Film Festival (NWFFest) at the Flora Dungan Humanities Building on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas main campus, March 19–22. Hosted by the UNLV Department of Film, the festival transforms theaters, auditoriums, and classrooms into screening rooms, while hallways and patios

Red Angels featuring former Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Lesley Rausch and Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Lucien Postlewaite. By Debbie Hall dhall@informermg.com A vibrant blend of nostalgia, athleticism, and musical elegance arrives in Las Vegas when Nevada Ballet Theatre presents Legends & Luminaries , a striking triple bill performed March 14–15 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The program highlights American dance and music history, inviting audiences to

By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas Henry V (also known as The Life of Henry the Fifth ) by William Shakespeare is one of the more well-known of his history plays (thanks in part to the brilliant 1989 Kenneth Branagh film). One of the strengths of this play is that the plot is straightforward: King Henry V of England, after being insulted by the French Dauphin, wages war across France to claim the